TURN it up!
TURN it up!
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#338 Bhangra That Builds Community
36 minutes Posted Sep 22, 2026 at 2:00 am.
Welcome And Guest Spotlight
The First Bhangra Memory
From School Dance To Teaching
Moving To Canada And Finding Mentors
Discipline, Work, And Chardi Kala
Confidence For Second Generation Kids
Green Shack Shows Across Edmonton
Challenges, Doubt, And Persistence
Performing With Diljit And Giving Back
The Viral Art Of War Batka
Royal Academy Purpose And Meaning
What’s Next In Edmonton
Closing And Where To Listen
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Ravia sits down with Manjinder from Royal Academy of Punjab to trace how Bhangra moves from seventh grade spark to teaching, touring stages, and building community in Edmonton. We talk discipline, “chardi kala,” and how dance can preserve Punjabi culture while giving second generation kids real confidence. Here's what we get into: • Manjinder’s first memory of Bhangra at school and why it hooked him fast • Turning passion into teaching, including early morning classes and learning folk ...