The Story of Sidhu Moose Wala

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Asian Network Stories: Sidhu Moose Wala: 2. Collaborations

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The making of Sidhu Moose Wala’s biggest collaborations and his other side.

Bobby Friction tells the story of how Sidhu Moose Wala came to make 47 and Moosetape, and explores Sidhu’s ability to connect with his softer side.

Asian Network’s Bobby Friction retraces Sidhu Moose Wala’s journey from Punjabi folk singer to trailblazing hip-hop artist, speaking to his contemporaries, friends and industry peers about the man, his music and his legacy.

In part two Bobby Friction looks at how Sidhu’s collaborations helped him transform from a traditional Punjabi artist to one who works across genres and fanbases. Hear how he explored different sounds and topics.

Sidhu’s story unfolds over three episodes, from his beginnings as a lyricist-for-hire to his award-winning international collaborations with artists such as Raja Kumari, Mist, Steel Bangles and Stefflon Don. The documentary also explores the cultural and political influences - and controversies - that informed his life and songs.

One year on from Sidhu’s death, we reflect on his unique voice and sound, and the imprint he has left on the South Asian music scene.

Assistant Producer: Gurdev Potiwal
Producer: Bharat Joshi
Executive Producers: Sheetal Parmar and Beth Newell

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Asian Network Stories: Sidhu Moose Wala

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The story of Sidhu Moose Wala from humble beginnings to South Asian global music icon.

The story of Sidhu Moose Wala from humble beginnings to South Asian global music icon. Bobby Friction tells the story of Sidhu Moose Wala through the music that cemented his legacy

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