Birmingham's most glamorous club night Funkshaan launches a brand new monthly club night called V.I.P.
 
V.I.P is an exclusive brand new club night showcasing hot new live acts and artists from the Asian music scene. Combine this with glamour, celebrities and top music be sure you'll be treated like a V.I.P.

On Saturday 5th July, V.I.P launch with a little help from girl R&B band Serese and pop sensation Shekie N Sham who hosted their launch party for their new album ‘2 Sides 2 O.N.E Coin.'

This month V.I.P are proud to present the one and only H.Dhami for his official album launch party in the Midlands. Musical maestro H.DHAMI will be celebrating the official launch of the forthcoming album release of “Sadke Java” on SATURDAY 16TH AUGUST at Concrete, Birmingham.

f2 For more information click here or
e. music@shaanti.co.uk
t: 07507 878459

Champion Sound is the underground illegitimate child of Birmingham’s Shaanti’s showcase night happening every month at Concrete.

Shaanti presents Champion Sound is a heavier and more serious outlook to music with the night’s typically funky approach. The programme is split into three sections: Live Vs DJ Vs Art.

“The concept of Champion Sound is to sound-clash many musical forms and genres into one club sound. It’s about promoting new music on a underground level, It’s also a chance to showcase exclusive DJ sets from artists from the breaks, drum and bass, dub, liquid Jazz, Asian fusion… community together with an eclectic, intimate backdrop of raw undiluted live talent,” Manga, Founder of Shaanti says.
 
Champion Sound is all about the music first; it’s also a place where artists and new talent can network, showcase and jam with like-minded people who love music. In many ways it what Shaanti used to be like when it first launched back in 1999.

So if you like your beats eclectic, diverse and underground check out Champion Sound every month. For further information please
e. music@shaanti.co.uk or call 07507 878459

Just to let you know come February we’ll be working on a brand new Shaanti site. We hope to launch the new site in March, in time for Shaanti’s 9th Birthday... so stay logged on!

The website will be the ultimate online destination for all Shaanti, Funkshaan and Indo-Funk fans, old and new. As well as keeping the world up to date on the collective’s activities, the site will give fans a chance to explore the club’s history and music within a goldmine of information, photos, Official Merchandise and audio-visual media. It also provides exclusive content and footage on artists and DJs playing on the night, pod-casts and it will offer shoppers the ability to buy Shaanti Play Records products directly from the web. In addition to this the site will be updated on an hour-by-hour basis with news as required.

On top the new site hopes to capture the global community and discuss issues that affect Asian music community worldwide. Any comments or suggestions are greatly received, if you have any feedback please email to: music@shaanti.co.uk

Shaanti smashes it again and win’s another award at this year’s UK ASIAN MUSIC AWARDS 2008!

Held at the The Royal Festival Hall and hosted by West End star Priya Kalidas alongside B4U Music VJ Salil, attendees to the event were treated by performances by some of the UK’s finest Asian musical talent and also a few international artists.

Performances on the night included North American hip hop artists Blitzkrieg, Roachkilla and Kidd Skilly with Surinder Rattan, D-Boy featuring Swiss and V Dubl E, Dutch singer Imran Khan, RnB sensation Jay Sean, Singer-songwriter Karen David, Lehmber Hussainpuri, Punjabi Hit Squad featuring Alyssia, girl VJ Salilgroup Serese, Sona Family, Bollywood producers Trickbaby, Jay Sean, Rishi Rich, Veronica, Mumzy, H Dhami and a very special desi drum and bass performance by us; as Shaanti presented The Kalyan, Spek from Invasion, Rock-iD on drums and our very own dancer Nanno who flew in from Switzerland exclusively for the show.

Having beaten Swami, Fusing Naked Beats and Joi Shaanti won ‘THE BEST ASIAN UNDERGROUND ACT!!” again! Having won the same award in 2003, and nominated in 2005, 2006 we can only thank everyone who voted for us!!!

Shaanti are proud to announce their present at this year’s The Big Chill Festival 2008.
Shaanti will be joining flamboyant Diva Roisin Murphy, award winning electro pop/songwriter’s – Hot Chip and cult British acid house band Alabama 3 as well as Leonard Cohen, The Mighty Boosh, Bill Bailey, Bomb the Bass, John Shuttleworth, Buzzcocks, The Thievery Corporation, The ICA, The BFI and many more over the three day festival in Eastnor, 1st – 3rd August.

The award winning Shaanti will host The Big Chill’s Club Tent on Sunday 3rd August featuring multi instrumentals Nitin Sawhney (DJ Set), British alternative electronica band Asian Dub Foundation Soundsystem, junglist and rapper UK Apache and desi-futurist pioneers The Kalyan feat. Gubsy (on Dhol and electric Tabla) and Steve (Guitar) and Anila (Samplers & Mix) live. They’ll be also joined by Shaanti’s front man Manga and resident DJ MSC who be representing ‘Champion Sound’ - the underground illegitimate club-child of Shaanti.

CLICK HERE FOR FUTHER INFORMATION.

While we wait for our website to be designed, get on line and join the My Space revolution, we have so why don’t you? Myspace is an exciting new way for friends of Shaanti to stay in contact, whenever, wherever you are.

Make other Shaanti friends with a click of a button and share news, music and make contacts via our page. Listen to tracks from our new album exclusively showcased online, be first to know what the collective are up to with weekly bulletins or if you want to leave a comment, send us a message and it will go online.

It easy click here for Myspace.

Or click here for Facebook.

After a successful 8 years at The Factory, Birmingham on Friday 25th January 2008 Shaanti bids farewell to the last Friday of the month with an awesome line up that includes Tigerstyle and Hanz Solo alongside some other larger than life guests.

The night will then take a month-off to re-charge it batteries and return back in March to celebrate SHAANTI’S 9th BIRTHDAY party with a bang. More to be announced soon, just watch this space for further details or sign-up to our newsletter here to get the news first.

Shaanti presents…Tigerstyle and Hanz Solo at The Factory on Friday 25th January 2008, click here for further information.

INDO-FUNK makes its triumphant return to club scene! On Friday 15th February INDO-FUNK re- launches at the infamous Dragon Eye.

Recreating the INDO-FUNK experience at Dragon Eye with DJ’s stepping in to champion independent commercial music to the masses…a mixture of deep, Urban, funky music with elements of R&B thrown in.

For further information click here or email music@shaanti.co.uk to q-jump.

INDO-FUNK THE RE-LAUNCH - FRIDAY 15TH FEBRUARY @ DRAGON EYE
Entry £5 NUS B4 12pm, More After. £8 all Night

The legendary AIR, home to God’s Kitchen and Global Gathering gives Funkshaan a monthly residency. Being the first Asian club night to secure a residency launches on SATURDAY 9TH FEBRUARY, and as ever FUNKSHAAN goes LARGE to round off the monthly in style with a super-sized night of madness planned. Click here for further details.

Funkshaan at Air, every month starting from Saturday 9th February. For further information please contact 07968 260276 or email: music@shaanti.co.uk

Shaanti Play Records get set to release their first single into the mainstream come September, 10th 2007. The new single "Disco Warrior" by the Kalyan to be taken from the hotly anticipated second album "Mighty Asian Beats" from Shaanti Play Records. Featuring the vocals talents of India’s premier singer Lember Hussainpuri, and with only a few copies in circulation "Disco Warrior" already looks like a big hit. With four exclusive mixes available alongside the main track pre-order your copy today.

Track 1: Disco Warrior
Track 2: Desi Warrior
Track 3: House Mix
Track 4: Funk Mix

To pre-order The Kalyan- Disco Warrior for digital download from Tunetribe:
 
Text KALYAN and send to 82822
 
Pre-order costs £1.50 plus standard text message cost. UK Only, unavailable to Virgin network subscribers. Texting triggers a response with a pin code. Enter this pin code at Tunetribe.com on release date to activate download to PC/Mac.

Disco Warrior is available as a Digital Download on:
Digital Outlets:
7 Digital - www.7digitalmedia.com
Woolworths - www.woolworths.co.uk
HMV - www.hmvdigital.co.uk
iTunes - www.itunes.co.uk
Napster - www.napstar.co.uk
OD2 - www.od2.co.uk
Sony Connect - www.sony-connect.com
Virgin - www.virgindigital.com
Wippit - www.wippit.com

Watch the video of Disco Warrior on www.myspace.com/shaanticollective

Listen and watch the exclusive video on www.myspace.com/shaanticollective

Read what Steve Sutherland, Galaxy and others said about Shaanti’s new single ‘Disco Warrior’ and album ‘Mighty Asian Beats.’ Plus listen to the legendary Annie Nightingale (pictured) on Radio 1, who supported the track on Monday 3rd September.

Anna Nightingale, Radio 1
Listen to the show below where Disco Warrior sits alongside M.I.A as well as new tracks from Andy Cato, Koma & Bones,Slyde and LCD Soundsystem
http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/annienightingale/index.shtml

DJ Mag 
‘If one thing defines Birmingham club Shaanti it isn’t the sounds imported from the subcontinent but a rip up the rulebook approach that could only have come from the UK. Featuring grime, dub, hip-hop and drum’n’bass with an Asian twist and a punk attitude, this is the most exciting and vital cultural crossover since The Clash discovered reggae.
Mint track: The Specialist ‘Here Dholi’
 
The Guardian
‘World renowned Asian, fusion and global dance specialists Shaanti present the latest of the their monthly shindigs at the Factory and celebrate the release of their new album Mighty Asian Beats, coming out in Sept.’
 
Steve Sutherland, MOBO Winner and presenter
‘Its about time we had something abit different on the music scene, which brings true eclectic vibes.’

Diggz – Blue and Soul Magazine
‘Challenging and essential...puttin the UK First...’
 
Sacha Brooks, Galaxy
‘I love this sound, its fresh n excitin. Some propa flava. The Shaanti Label have defo delivered with this comp, lay back and enjoy the mix n blend.’
 
Sunrise Radio
‘Disco Warrior is a Big Tune.’

Asjad Nasir, Showbiz Editor for Eastern Eye
‘Shaanti Play Records: Dare to be Different.’
 
Mark Strippel Head of Music, BBC Asian Network
‘Disco Warrior is a Bhangra breakbeat monster of Himalayan proportion!’
 
Nerm, BBC Asian Network
‘When I first heard The Kalyan’s Disco Warrior I was taken aback by the heavy guitars and soaring vocals. It seemed that the alternative sound is breaking nicely into the mainstream.’
 
Sabras Radio
‘Been playing Mighty Asian Beats for a number of weeks. It's great to see 'Disco Warrior' being released as a single. Video’s awesome too.’
 
Asian Sound Radio
‘Certainly think it’s different, a step away from the typical British Asian/Bhangra Music.’

Club Asia
‘Disco Warrior: Funky bhangra tune, a definite grower.’
 
Asians in the Media
‘Each of the tracks occupies its own niche, encompass a great diversity of sounds, with the artist’s stamp firmly imprinted on the final product but it’s the contribution from Panjabi MC, Swami, Gaudi, Mo Magic and The Specialist that really stands out.’

Ethnic Now (Editor’s Choice)
‘Mainstream hit tipped for UK Punjabi Dance floor tune!’

Disco Warrior release on 10th September. Might Asian Beats is due for release on Shaanti Play Music/Absolute/Universal on 24th September.

Compiled by Manga from Galaxy and Sharnita K Athwal "Mighty Asian Beats" works up genre-defying capabilities into a frenzy on this divine album. Tracks include exclusive unreleased material from Panjabi MC, Swami, UK Apache, The Specialist, Gaudi, Nuphlo, Sharaab, Mo Magic, 2AM All Stars, Juttla as well as tracks from Deep, A.C and Terra feat. Des-C (part of the Mentor Kollectiv) and Genesis Elijah, Sunit and Raxstar, Foreign Beggars and MDK Cartel.

Mighty Asian Beats is an enticing, original collection of unreleased and exclusive tracks fluidly combined to inspire a new generation. Piecing together the definitive soundtrack for fans from all corners of Bhangra, Hip Hop, Grime, Electronica, R&B, Eastern Break-Beat, Electro, House; Fusion, downright dancefloor it’s a must have CD that captures the soul of this kind of music. It also serves as a taster and incredibly accurate predictor of the forthcoming summer hits.

1. Panjabi MC - Khada Soorma feat. Chamkilla
2. Swami - Electro Jugni
3. The Kalyan - Disco Warrior
4. The Specialist - Heer Dholi
5. Foreign Beggars - Black Hole Prophesies (Jehst’s Wild Wild West Remix)
6. UK Apache - Arabian Nuttah Story
7. Juttla - Khala
8. AC & Terra featuring Des-C and Genesis Elijah - Rowdy (Desi Refix)
9. Sharaab - Zindagi
10. Sunit & Raxstar - Majestic
11. Deep - DA1
12. 2AM Allstars Feat: 2Bad & Don Terror - Right Money
13. MDK Cartel - In Da dance
14. MO Magic - China Doll (Remix)
15. Nuphlo feat. Satnam - 2nd Phase
16. Gaudi - Dub Yaar
17. The Kalyan - Desi Warrior Bonus Track

To pre order "Mighty Asian Beats" text Shaanti Play Records to 07968 260276. "Mighty Asian Beats" will be dropping September, 24th 2007 via Absolute/Universal and Shaanti Play Records. Or Pre-Order today via HMV.

In a world exclusive, Shaanti Play Records announce the release of their new album "Mighty Asian Beats" to Shaanti’s fan’s before it is premiered on radio, TV or web. Be the first to listen to PMC’s track featuring Chamkila, Swami’s club-bannger "Electro Jugni, " The Kaylan’s house mix of "Disco Warrior" and The Specialist’s Desi Drum n Bass track "Heer Dholi". Log onto www.myspace.com/shaanticollective for an exclusive preview from "Mighty Asian Beats"come late August.

To pre order "Mighty Asian Beats" text Shaanti Play Records to 07968 260276. Check out the single "Disco Warrior" this summer. Pre order download www.shaanti.co.uk for further information please contact Shaanti Play records on e:music@shaanti.co.uk.

As heard on Radio 1, Kiss FM, 1-Xtra, Choice & Galaxy, championed by the Award Winning Club Night Shaanti! Available in HMV and all record stores nationwide.

This coming Saturday 21 July, There’s no let up when Bindi Beat-Box brings a taste of their 100% dynamite nights to Prana, complete with slices of desi-beats, hip-hop, Asian dance, funk, R&B and a slide order of mish-mash offerings and The Sona Family and guests.

Bindi Beat-Box feat. The Sona Family and guests – Saturday 21st July, then every Saturday afterwards at Prana Restaurant & Lounge, 21 Suffolk St, Birmingham, B1 1LX

It's the hottest news right now as Indo-Funk have just confirmed the move of the season for Birmingham 2007. After one hugely successful year, the second year brings quite simply the biggest and most exciting challenge yet: The Cotton Club! And it all launches on Friday 1stJune.

Indo-Funk has announced that this year they will be moving to arguably one of the best club in Birmingham. Whilst the first tenure has been successfully held at 52 Degrees North and most recently at Dragon Eye, The Cotton Club is a fantastic move for the Indo-Funk party.

And that’s not all; the Shaanti Compilation will be released during the summer too, throbbing with all of the best tunes from Swami, The Specialist, Foreign Beggars, UK Apache, Tigerstyle, Nuphlo, Deep, Sharaab, Mo Magic, 2AM All Stars, Genius Elijah, A.C & Des-C, MDK Cartel, Gaudi, The Kalyan and more.

.Indo-Funk Moves to The Cotton Club on Friday 1st June, Arcadian Centre, Hurst Street, Birmingham, B5 4TD. Every 1st Friday of the Month

Farook from Joi, Real World Records says -“Congratulations and Happy Birthday to Shaanti for running the longest Asian-Global Fusion Break-Beat club in this country. My experiences at Shaanti are always strong, because of the power of the crown and the multiplicity of its beats. It's an honour for me to be a guest for Shaanti’s birthday and I can't wait to play an exclusive soundsystem set and drop some tracks from my new album ‘Without Zero’ on the night. Keep up the good work as the movement moves on.”

UK Apache - “Shaanti influence on the music of western society is hard to overstate, Shaanti’s a legend all over the world.”

SUNJ from Asian Dub Foundation - “The sheer energy of the people and collective musical output of Shaanti always puts a smile on my face. Respect to Shaanti and all that sail in her!! Happy 8 Birthday to U.”

Bobby Friction, BBC Radio 1 & BBC Asian Network - “Happy 8th Birthday Shaanti!  I remember playing at the 1st ever Shaanti night and thinking that if the club could keep it going for a couple of weeks it may just become a ‘good little club night’.  I didn’t realize 8 years later I would be talking about a unique behemoth in the world of Asian clubbing that every DJ I know wants to play at.  As a performer it gives you hundreds of the most open ears you can imagine, a sound system that sounds like the industrial revolution in action, and entry into the select band of DJ’s & bands that have played there over the years.  I don’t think I’ve met a DJ or Artist who hasn’t enjoyed playing there!  Where else in the UK can you play Bhangra, Hip Hop, Drum & Bass, House and Grime all in the same set and get a legendary response?  I cut my teeth at that club and have a lot to thank it for.”

Russ Jones from Future World Funk, Hackney and Globe Trotting - “Big birthday hugs and kisses to the phatest Asian night on the planet.”

Gaudi - “The coolest Birmingham night turns 8, 8 as “the number of the infinite”; Long life to the infinite Shaanti, lets celebr8”!!!! Rezpekt.”  

Sacha Brooks, Galaxy – “I love Manga and the Shaanti crew. I’ve loved every set I’ve played for them. Venues are always jammed with the best crowds Birmingham has. Happy B’day Shaanti, here's to ANOTHER 8 GLORIOUS years. Thanks for your support in my career so far.”

Kami. K, Producer - “In 2006 Shaanti was top of my list, Crowd was very receptive to all music and I had a great time playing there, To describe this in a few words "An Experience of Energy and Madness. Look forward to the events in 2007.”

Tigerstyle - “We'd like to wish Shaanti a Happy 8th Birthday. Congrats to Manga, Sharnita and everyone else behind the scenes at Shaanti for their accomplishment. We hope the night is an ongoing success and pleasure for us to perform at for years to come.”

Swami, DJ and Producer – “Happy B8day Shaanti...The most eclectic electronic Asian, Bhangra, Desi influenced club night on the planet! You just keep on growing Shaanti...the sound can only get crazier in the future!”

Rich Reason, Shaanti Resident DJ – “Happy Birthday Shaanti - the most forward thinking, bleeding-edge Asian music night on the globe! All the best for the next 8 Years - I know you guys are still going to be doing it then. Thanks for all the support and belief. Love, Rice and Peace.”

Ravaliya, Shaanti Resident DJ – “Shaanti has been a ground breaking clubnight, building a culture amongst the clubbers of today. It has hosted some of the most exciting lineups in recent years, and has rarely failed to provide an amazing night out for those who enter the doors of the Custard Factory (Birmingham), Cargo (London) and anywhere else there is a Shaanti Party. It has been a honour being able to DJ as a Shaanti Resident, and with the launch of the new Shaanti Play Records label, I feel there are going to be some great surprises still to come!”

Notorious Jatt - “Shaanti has proven what a successful and original concept it really is by standing the true test of time. In an ever changing music scene to have lasted 8 years and gone from strength to strength is a major accomplishment”

Dhamaal Soundsystem - “Maximum respect and best wishes for YEAR 8! Keeping things growing in this space for such a long time is no small feat. Shaanti rolls with the best talent at great venues and does things will a level of integrity that will no doubt take you to higher heights. Much love from the Dhamaal Crew!’
 
JC from The Sona Family - “Shaanti a place of cultural diversity and a vibrant sound.”

Swami Baracus - “Happy birthday Shaanti! Huge respect to Manga and crew for representing and showcasing the best in Asian underground talent. Look forward to continued success in 2k7! Big up! Peace and Respect.”

Shaanti extends its music policy and launches another room dedicated just to Drum and Breaks at The Factory in Birmingham. The new room will be launch at Shaanti’s 8th Birthday party on Friday 23 February, and will present the very best in Drum ‘N’ Bass and Eastern Breaks alongside top-players from the scene. In addition to that, we are pleased to announce one of Shaanti’s golden boy; Rich Reason of Manchester’s Drum and Bass scene will be headlining the room.

The talented Rich Reason who is renowned for his work with Roni Size, Full Cycle, Adam F, Goldie, Q-Bert, Public Enemy and Jazzy B to name but a few. His phenomenal technical skills, eclectic flair, enthusiasm, dedication and character took the world by storm many years ago; now years later he continues to have the same whirlwind effect on dance floors as he did when he first arrived. Alongside him newcomers DJ Sanz and MSC will also be joining him behind the decks.

Shaanti 8th Birthday Party at The Factory, Birmingham feat. PMC, Joi, UK Apache, Rich Reason, Ravaliya, Manga (Galaxy), Parm Panesar, DJ Sanz, MSC, Mystro (Galaxy) and guest on Friday 23 February. For further information please email us on music@shaanti.co.uk or join us at www.myspace.com/shaanticollective

One of the UK's most innovative and exciting club nights gears up to mark another ring on the giant oak of clubland - as the Award Winning Shaanti turns eight.

With the success of our first Shaanti night back in 1999, come February we’ll be celebrating a mighty 8 years at the top! We owe it to all our clubbers to bring you a line up that couldn't get any better, so here it is. On Friday 23 February at The Factory in Birmingham, PMC, Joi meet UK Apache for a seven-hour of madness, while in Room 2, Mystro from Galaxy and Parm Paneser and guests rev-up the sound barriers to make some noise. New to the night is Room 3, the Drum ‘N’ Bass and Eastern Breaks Room which will play a gritty bassline drilla of a set - followed by our Resident DJ line-up which includes Rich Reason, Ravaliya and Manga from Galaxy.

Following that, the next day we head down South, on Saturday 24 February, as Shaanti and Cargo present the London leg of the birthday party celebration. Joining the residents will be the ADF Soundsystem, stopping off in their old stomping ground of East London to play their first London date this year.

The night also marks the announcement of their new album “Shaanti Present’s…” the pre-launch party that celebrates their forthcoming release, out on Monday 2 April 2007 via Abosulte via Universal featuring exclusive tracks from Swami, Tigerstyle, UK Apache, The Kalyan, Specialist n Tru Skool, PNOK, Tigerstyle and many more. We highly suggest you get in touch we us, or any of our promo crew on myspace (you know who you are) and get yourself advance tickets as this event, will reach capacity early (just like our last one). And we wouldn't want you girls and boys to miss out!