Where did Bhangra originate?
Q: Where did Bhangra originate?
A: Bhangra originated in the Punjab region, now divided between India and Pakistan.
Q: Who originally conducted Bhangra?
A: The dance was conducted by Punjabi farmers of all creeds, Sikhs, Muslims and Hindus, to celebrate the coming of the harvest season.
Q: When did Bhangra become popular in Britain?
A: Bhangra became popular in Britain in the 1980s.
Q: How many cassettes were Bhangra artists selling in the UK at its peak?
A: Bhangra artists were selling over 30,000 cassettes a week in the UK.
Q: Did any Bhangra artists make it into the UK Top 40 Chart during the 1980s?
A: No, not one of the artists made their way into the Top 40 UK Chart.
Q: Is Bhangra popular in Canada?
A: Yes, Bhangra is popular in Canada.
Q: Who is one of the best-selling Punjabi folk artists in the world?
A: Singer Jazzy B sold over 55,000 copies of his third album, Folk and Funky, and became one of the best-selling Punjabi folk artists in the world.
