Whats your take on UK Asian radio stations broadcasting R B and rock music genres?
It depends how those radio stations are labelling themselves – if they’re saying they’re targeting British Asians of today then I don’t see any problem in it at all, and think it’s a positive move. Not only does it add more variety to what they can offer listeners but it also is the way forward for a Brit-Asian radio station. What are your thoughts on the influx of Asian TV channels available in the UK market? Do you think they are fulfilling British Asians needs? I think this is a subject I can talk about all day to be honest because if I’m honest they’re not fulfilling British Asian’s needs. They don’t actually produce any shows dedicated to Brit Asians made here in the UK. They’ve got some really great shows that come from India don’t get me wrong but where are there shows that focus on real life issues that we face everyday in the UK for second and third generation British Asians? The only shows I’ve seen are the club scene ones, I’m sorry but as Brit Asians we have more to offer t