Bombay mix

Bombay mix
Origin
Place of origin	Bangladesh, India
Region or state	Indian subcontinent
Details
Type	Snack
Main ingredient(s)	Fried lentils, peanuts, chickpea flour noodles, corn, vegetable oil, chickpeas, flaked rice, fried onion and curry leaves

Chaṇāchura in Orissa

Bombay mix is the name used in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland for a traditional Indian snack known as chiwda, chevdo, bhuso (if made without potato), chevda (चिवडा) or chivdo (चिवडो) in India, or Chanāchura (Oriya: ଚନାଚୁର) in Orissa and chanachur (চানাচুর) in Bengal. The English name originates from the city of Mumbai (formerly known as Bombay), India. It consists of a variable mixture of spicy dried ingredients, which may include fried lentils,^[1] peanuts, chickpea flour noodles, corn, vegetable oil, chickpeas, flaked rice, fried onion and curry leaves. This is all flavoured with salt and a blend of spices that may include coriander and mustard seed. The traditional Indian food can be eaten as part of a meal; as a standalone snack, though, it is usually consumed with the hands. Alternative, regional versions include:

• In the United Kingdom and Ireland, the Bombay mix sold and served in Indian restaurants, take-aways and newsagents often does not contain dried fruit, although authentic recipes from Maharashtra do.
• In Pakistan, it is very popular, prepared throughout the country, usually known as chevda (although chevda also refers to another food stuff) or nimko.
• A different version, called gathia mix, and sometimes "Gujarati mix", is a lot spicier and contains only crunchy mix, peanuts and spices.
• In the USA, it is alternatively and more often referred to as "Punjabi mix" or simply "hot mix".
• In Australia and New Zealand, it can be called bhuja mix, and is often not very spicy.
• In Myanmar, they are known as sarkalay chee, which literally means sparrows' droppings, referring to the lentil strips. They are very popular with both the Burmese and the Burmese Indians.
• In Sri Lanka, it is known just as "mixture", and includes a larger variety of exotic ingredients, such as cassava and fried curry leaves.
• In Singapore, it is known as kacang putih.
• In Bangladesh, it is known as Chanachur, which is very spicy compared to the other versions, and is much more popular amongst the Bengali people.
• In southern states such as Tamil Nadu and Kerala, it is known as just "mixture", and is available in almost all the sweet shops and bakeries. Usually it consists of fried ground nuts (peanuts), thenkuzhal,^[2] kara boondhi,^[3] roasted chana dal, karasev, murukku broken into small pieces, pakoda and oma podi.^[4][5]
• In Eastern African countries with large populations of families of Indian descent such as Kenya and Uganda, it is known as Chevra and is often prepared with some sugar sprinkled in.

See also[link]

• Bhelpuri
• Sev mamra
• Makka poha

References[link]

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Apache Indian
Background information
Birth name	Steven Kapur
Born	(1967-05-11) 11 May 1967 (age 45)
Origin	Handsworth, Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
Genres	Bhangramuffin Reggae
Occupations	Singer, songwriter, musician, entertainer, actor
Instruments	Vocals
Years active	1980–present
Labels	Mango/Island/PolyGram Records
Website	www.myspace.com/apachei

Apache Indian is the stage name of the reggae DJ Steven Kapur (born 11 May 1967).^[1]

Biography and career[link]

Born into a family of Indian origins, Kapur was born and grew up in Handsworth, West Midlands, a racially mixed area with large Black and Asian communities, home of reggae bands such as Steel Pulse, and by the early 1980s he was working with local sound systems and wearing dreadlocks.^[1] By the mid-1980s he had trimmed his hair and began to make a name for himself as a dancehall deejay, and he recorded his first single in 1990, "Movie Over India", initially a white-label pressing, until it was picked up by the reggae distributor Jet Star.^[1] The single mixed ragga and bhangra and was hugely popular among audiences of both genres.^[1] Two further singles followed in a similar vein, "Chok There" and "Don Raja", bringing him to the attention of the major labels, and in 1992 he signed a recording contract with Island Records.^[1]

With the collaboration of his cousins Simon & Diamond (Diamond aka DJ Swami), he introduced the new hybrid sound of bhangra raggamuffin – also known as bhangramuffin – to the world with his first album No Reservations, recorded in Jamaica and produced by Simon & Diamond, Phil Chill, Robert Livingston, Bobby Digital and Sly Dunbar) in 1993.^[1] It was followed by Make Way for the Indian, (produced by Sly & Robbie, The Press, Mafia & Fluxy, Pandit Dineysh and Chris Lane), which featured rapper Tim Dog and spawned the hit, "Boom Shack-A-Lak". By 1997 he had been dropped by Island and his next album,^[2] Real People / Wild East (produced by Harjinder Boparai) proved to be his most experimental and best album, and also featured more Indian elements than the other albums. In his heyday, he also made an appearance in the Tamil film, Love Birds, dancing alongside Prabhu Deva.

Lyrically, Apache Indian usually sings in Jamaican patois, and is known for his sharp social criticism – ("Arranged Marriage" featuring Natacha Atlas; "Mention") as well as his party tracks ("Boom Shack-A-Lak", "Jump Up").

Apache Indian has recorded with Boyz II Men, Blackstreet, Wreckx 'n' Effect, UB40, the United States chart topper Sean Paul, Maxi Priest, General Levy, Brian and Tony Gold, Shaggy, Yami Bolo, Boy George, A. R. Rahman, Sameera Singh, Asha Bhosle and Pras of the Fugees, Malkit Singh, Davinder Singh, Kaptain Laadi and, more recently, with Jazzy B (self proclaimed as the Crown Prince of Bhangra) on the album Dil Luteya and Aman Hayer on the album Groundshaker II. He has also recorded a song with Mukhtar Sahota on the album 4 The Muzik, with backing vocals from Am'nico. The most recent collaboration he did was with Mirza Mc on the track, "Lick 2 Shotz", on the album, Ruff n Ready.

Reggae singer Sean Paul, who has been on the top of Billboard charts with his single with Beyoncé Knowles, toured the U.S. with Apache Indian.

For his first album No Reservation, he had signed a recording contract worth £250,000 with Island Records – one of the largest sums paid for a debut album by a non-white artist.^{[citation needed]}

"Boomshackalack" was featured in five different Hollywood movies, including Dumb and Dumber. It is also featured on the soundtrack for Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed, along with artists such as Fatboy Slim, The B-52's, 2 Unlimited and New Radicals.

His single "Om Namaha Shivaya" features on the Putumayo World Music compilation album, World Reggae which is a collection of reggae tracks performed by artists from around the world.

Apache Indian was also nominated for the Central Britain Media and Arts Asian Jewel Award in 2004.

Apache Indian is not fluent but can speak a few words of Punjabi, which makes his collaborations with Bhangra artists a regular endeavour. Two of the productions on Sadhu – The Movement which featured Alisha Chinai were produced by DJ Fricktion.

Apache Indian has also been involved with numerous multicultural initiatives, such as appearing on stage as special international guest performer at Toronto's Dundas Square as part of the 'desiFest' May 2008 South Asian Heritage Month celebration.

Kapur has collaborated with the South Asian pop artist Rebecca Nazz and Canadian producer Vikas Kohli of Fatlabs on the song "Indian Boy".^[3][4]

Apache Indian's latest music video was shot at Apaches's Bar "Cham Cham Mirza Mc featuring Apache Indian" The song is from the album Mirza Mc Wicked n Wild.

Awards[link]

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• Best Newcomer British Reggae Industry Awards 1990^[1]
• Best Newcomber Reggae Awards 1991
• Best Newcomber Asian Awards 1991
• Best Male Newcomer British Reggae Industry Awards 1992
• Outstanding Service & Contribution Yuva Rttan Awards 1992
• Vaisakhi Awards Vaisakhi Celebration Awards 1993
• Appreciation Awards Rotary Club Delhi 1993
• Appreciation Awards National Association of The Blind 1993
• Best Reggae Video Black Music Awards 1993
• Ambassador Awards Caribbean Crucible 1993 (CANADA)
• Four Nominations Brit Awards 1993
• Best Rapper/Rap Track/Best Live Act Independent Asian Music Poll Awards 1994
• DJ Awards Asian DJ Awards (Entasi & Apna Beat) 1994
• Best Asian Mainstream Singer Movie Bhangra Awards 1997 (UK)
• Appreciation Awards BBC Networks East Mega Mela 1999 (UK)
• UK Asian Music Awards – Best International Success 2003^[5]
• UK Asian Music Awards – Outstanding Achievement 2005^[6]
• UK Asian Music Awards – Lifetime Achievement Award 2011^[7]

Discography[link]

Albums[link]

• 1993 No Reservations UK #36^[8]
• 1995 Make Way For The Indian
• 1997 Real People / Wild East
• 2000 Karma
• 2005 Time for Change
• 2007 Sadhu – The Movement (Indian Release on TIPS Music)
• 2012 Home Run (Universal Music India)^[9]

Singles[link]

• 1990 "Movie Over India"
• 1993 "Chok There"
• 1993 "Don Raja"
• 1992 "Fe' Real" UK #33
• 1993 "Boom Shack-A-Lak"
• 1993 "Arranged Marriage" UK #16
• 1993 Chok There UK #30
• 1993 Nuff Vibes (EP) UK #5
• 1993 "Movin' On" UK #48
• 1994 "Music Relief" Charity Single #12
• 1994 "Wrecxx Shop" UK #26 (Wreckx-N-Effect Featuring Apache Indian)
• 1995 "Make Way for the Indian" UK #29 (Apache Indian & Tim Dog)
• 1995 "Ragamuffin Girl" (feat. Frankie Paul) UK #31
• 1997 "Lovin' (Let Me Love You)" UK #53
• 1997 "Real People" UK #66
• 2005 "ROMEO" (JINE MERA DIL LUTEYA FEAT APACHE INDIAN/JAZZY B)
• 2005 "Om Numah Shivaya"
• 2005 "The Israelites" (vs. Desmond Dekker)
• 2006 "Teriyan Adawaan" (Preet Harpal)
• 2007 "Ground Shaker 2" (Kudi Dekhi Lagdi by Aman Hayer)
• 2008 "Ruff n Ready" (Lick 2 Shotz Mirza Mc)
• 2009 "Sohni Lagdi" (Punjabi by nature)
• 2012 "Gabroo" (Miss Pooja)

References[link]

External links[link]

• Apache Indian at Allmusic
• Apache Indian discography at Discogs
• Apache Indian interview on SolidPulse.net

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Adham Shaikh is a composer, record producer and sound designer living near Nelson, British Columbia.^[1]

His present 15-year history with music began by exploring synthesizers in the early 1980s. In the early 1990s, Shaikh found the electronic music scene full of innovative and explorative sounds. This environment created an opportunity for him to present his compositions to an audience already embracing electronic music. Shaikh furthered his electro acoustic composition at Queen's University and has continued making music resulting in his present diverse discography. this

Shaikh's music is a blend of many different styles and techniques. It is a world groove blend of fusion, dub, world beat, tech house, ambient, and jazz. From growing up listening to Indian ragas and Western classical music, he developed an ear for a fusion of sounds from around the world. This musical blend of styles and traditions inspire his compositions. The 21st-century rituals of dance and chill-out have drawn Shaikh to explore the trance phenomenon that these different expressions of music create and allow.

Over the years, Shaikh has had the pleasure to work with many talented musicians playing musical instruments from India; Bali, Indonesia; Africa; Scandinavia; Turkey; the United States; and Canada. Shaikh was nominated for a 2006 Juno award in the category of World Music Album of the Year.^[2][3][4]

References[link]

External links[link]

• Sonic Turtle—Official Web Site
• Sonic Ritual
• [1] (review of Shaikh's Fusion)

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Lorraine Bowen (born 31 October 1961, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England) is an English singer, songwriter and musician.^[1] Born in Cheltenham, Bowen was brought up in Chelmsford, Essex.

She studied music at the University of Surrey,^[1] and then busked around London. She was a member of two bands in the 1980s: See You in Vegas and The Dinner Ladies, as well as performing regularly with Billy Bragg on stage and on record. She has also made many appearances on BBC Radio 4 including John Shuttleworth's show Radio Shuttleworth and the 1999 all-female sketch show Heated Rollers, starring Lynda Bellingham, Gwyneth Strong and Joanna Monro. She has also written for Loose Ends.^[1]

She performs solo shows under name of The Lorraine Bowen Experience and her songs are quirky, funny and often with a sense of kitsch.^[2] Themes include: food, film stars (one of her most popular songs is about Julie Christie), mobile phones and launderettes. They have catchy choruses and she encourages audience participation.^[2]

Bowen also worked as a part-time music teacher in schools across Hackney. Since relocating to Brighton, she has been running singing workshops at the Pavilion Theatre.

Her song "Julie Christie" appeared on the Better Than Chocolate soundtrack.

She sang the vocals on the Fantastic Plastic Machine cover of "There Must Be an Angel", which featured in the British sitcom Spaced.

Discography[link]

• Greatest Hits Volume One (1995)
• Greatest Hits Volume Two (1998)
• Bossy Nova (2000)
• Songs from the Living Room (2002, Italian)
• Vital Organs (2006)
• Suburban Exotica (2010)

References[link]

External links[link]

• Lorraine Bowen's official website
• Lorraine Bowen's Youtube TV Channel
• Lorraine Bowen's Facebook Fan site

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The Shortwave Set are a British alternative pop band whose debut album, The Debt Collection, was released in 2005 on Independiente Records. The band's music combines sample-based music with more traditional songwriting and instrumentation to create a sound the group have described as "Victorian Funk".^[1] The band's second album, Replica Sun Machine, was released on 12 May 2008 by Wall of Sound.

Biography[link]

The band consists of Andrew Pettitt (vocals, guitar), Ulrika Bjorsne (vocals, guitar) and David Farrell (samples, decks). They formed in 2003 in London, though Ulrika Bjorsne is originally from Alstermo in southern Sweden. They have toured with Goldfrapp, Rilo Kiley, Gnarls Barkley and Spiritualized. Danger Mouse, hip-hop producer and one half of Gnarls Barkley has described the band as his favourite contemporary group.

In addition to releasing their own material, The Shortwave Set have provided remixes for Goldfrapp, Moby and Scissor Sisters.

The band's debut album, The Debt Collection (2005), was highly regarded by critics and featured in many end of year polls for 2005, although this was not matched by a commensurate level of sales. Despite this the record was championed across a wide cross section of media tastemakers. Zane Lowe made it his Album of the week on his BBC Radio One show, and Lauren Laverne has supported their singles, making "Is It Any Wonder" her XFM record of the week, and highlighting "Slingshot" on the BBC television review programme The Culture Show. The Times made The Debt Collection its album of the week, and it also featured at number 3 in the Observer Music Monthly 'First Ten' for July 2005.

Having subsequently parted company with Independiente the band began planning for their second album, releasing one off single "Casual Use" in the interim. The band became friends with Danger Mouse after he expressed his admiration for The Debt Collection and invited them to act as support for Gnarls Barkley, and it was announced in 2007 that The Shortwave Set were to record their follow up album with the renowned producer in the chair.

The finished record, Replica Sun Machine, was signed to Wall of Sound in late 2007 and the band's publishing interests were secured by Chrysalis Music.

The band made their television debut in 2008, appearing at the behest of Radiohead producer Nigel Godrich on his show From the Basement which aired on the Sky Arts Channel in the UK. They also appeared on Channel 4 (again in the UK) as part of the JD Sessions, and featured in television coverage of Bestival the same year. Their track "Harmonia" featured in the fourth season of popular American TV drama Ghost Whisperer.

Discography[link]

Albums[link]

• The Debt Collection (2005)
• Replica Sun Machine (2008)

Singles[link]

• "Slingshot" (7" only, 2003, later released as a 10" in 2005)
• "Is It Any Wonder" (10" only, 2005)
• "Repeat to Fade" (7" only 2006)
• "Casual Use" / "Billy" (7" only, 2006)
• "No Social" (2008)
• "Now Til '69" (2008)
• "Glitches N Bugs" (2008)

References[link]

^[2]

External links[link]

• Official band myspace
• Artist page on Wall of Sound
• Artist page on Independiente