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Arranger, Bhangra, British Columbia, Business, Canada, Dance, Hip-Hop, India, Music Industry (Trade), Music Publishing, Pop, Producer, Songwriter, Vancouver, World Music June 8, 2017

West Coast Bhangra on the Brink

Story by Nick Krewen | June 8, 2017 For SOCAN Words and Music Vancouver-area bhangra is on the brink of something big. The first indicator that the West Coast/British Columbia bhangra and desi music scene is on the verge of wider recognition came with 2016’s “Suit,” a massive hit throughout India that was recorded and released by Indian singing sensation Guru Randhawa and Canada’s own Aneil Kainth, a.k.a. DJ Intense….

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Arranger, Canada, Cinema, Composer, Experimental, Film Scores, India, Los Angeles, Oscar, Producer, Toronto, United States, World Music January 2, 2013

Canadian composer Mychael Danna scores another hit with Life of Pi

Toronto composer takes no shortcuts when writing music for movies Canadian Mychael Danna is nominated for a Golden Globe for best original score for his work on Ang Lee film Life of Pi. “There’s something really wonderful about being the musical interpreter of a film,” he says. By: Nick Krewen Special to the Star, Published on Wed Jan 02 2013   When it comes to writing music for movies, Mychael…