In Conversation and Media Features
Exploring the stories behind the beats. My perspective on identity, nightlife, and the South Asian diaspora in media.
This interview for Instagram's #frequencyBRWN series was a great chance to talk about my journey. I discuss how I use my platform to build community and how social media became a vital tool for connection, especially during my pandemic-era IG Live sessions.
I was a guest on the 'Subcontinuity' podcast from Ragamala Dance Company and PRX. These long-form conversations allow me to explore complex ideas about authenticity, translation, and creating new worlds through diasporic art.
This promo for the #frequencyBRWN event highlights its mission: celebrating the sounds of the South Asian diaspora. My participation in media features like this helps amplify the work of a whole generation of artists.
About In Conversation: Podcasts & Media Features
Whether you are producing a podcast, hosting a panel, or organizing a film screening, I bring the same energy to conversation that I do to the dance floor. We skip the surface-level fluff and get straight to the real stuff. We talk about how culture, identity, and the nightlife economy actually shape our communities. Let's connect and see if we are a match for your project.
When I step away from the DJ booth, I am still telling the same story—one about community, resilience, and the power of South Asian sounds in the diaspora. My media features and talks are about unpacking the history of Bhangra, the complexities of queer nightlife, and the politics of identity in New York City.
Why Book Me for Your Platform?
I do not just show up to talk; I bring a researched, lived-in perspective to every engagement. Having partnered with institutions like the Brooklyn Museum, NYU, and the Museum of the Moving Image, I understand how to bridge the gap between academic discourse and street-level culture. My sessions are designed to be conversational and thought-provoking, whether we are deconstructing a film, moderating a panel on the nightlife economy, or exploring the evolution of desi music.
What We Can Explore
- Music History: The migration of South Asian sounds from Punjab to the clubs of NYC.
- Activism & Nightlife: How we use dance floors as safe spaces for the LGBTQ+ community and platforms for change.
- Diaspora Identity: Building 'chosen family' and carving out space in a city that often overlooks us.
- Archival Work: Why preserving our flyers, photos, and party history matters for future generations.
I am available for podcast interviews, keynote addresses, and panel moderation. If you want to dig deep into the intersection of art and social politics, reach out and let's get the conversation started.
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