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with Shilpa: Identity and belonging

Shilpa explores the joys and tensions of growing up British-Asian, and why finding your place between cultures can become a strength.

New voices and new sounds from the Asian Network.

Shilpa reflects on growing up British-Asian and the experience of finding a sense of belonging between two cultures. From the shared identity of the South Asian diaspora to the expectations passed down through generations, she explores the tensions, contradictions and unexpected joys of growing up between worlds.

With music spanning Pakistani Punjabi, British-Asian classics, Bollywood and Carnatic pop, Shilpa reflects on cultural identity, generational differences and learning that you don’t have to choose which parts of yourself belong. Sometimes, she discovers, the space in between is exactly where you belong.

Produced in Birmingham by Solis Productions for BBC Asian Network.

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Sunday 23:00
BBC Asian Network

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Music Played

  • Karan Aujla

    Tauba Tauba (From Bad Newz)

    • Saregama India Limited.

  • Neeraj Shridhar & Harshdeep Kaur

    Jhak Maar Ke (from Desi Boyz)

    • Desi Boyz.
    • T Series.

  • Sàbba, Jasmeen Akhtar & Dr Zeus

    Hello Hanji

  • Hania Aamir

    Pablo

    • Hania Aamir.

  • Shashwat Sachdev, Diljit Dosanjh & Hanumankind

    Ez-Ez (from Dhurandhar)

    • Saregama India Ltd.

  • Kahlon & Manni Sandhu

    Mahiya

    • Collab Creations.

  • Hasan Raheem, Talal Qureshi & Justin Bibis

    Peechay Hutt

    • Giraffe Pakistan.

  • Jakes Bejoy, Sid Sriram, Mohammed Maqbool Mansoor & Muthu

    Asalayavale (from Khalifa) DO NOT PLAY

    • 2026 Sony Music Entertainment India Pvt. Ltd..

  • Tanishk Bagchi & Kikimoteleba

    Shohag

    • Qinetic Music.

  • Jay Sean

    Ride It (Kya Yehi Pyaar Hai)

    • My Own Way.
    • 2point9 / Jayded.

  • Mickey Singh

    Phone

    • Mickey Singh.

  • Asha Bhosle

    Sharara (from Mere Yaar Ki Shaadi Hai)

    • Mere Yaar Ki Shaadi Hai.
    • Saregama.

  • Jubin Nautiyal, Neeti Mohan & Hesham Abdul Wahab

    Aasma Aasma

    • Do Deewane Seher Mein.
    • 2026 Saregama India Ltd.

  • Raghav Chaitanya & Jonita

    Khasiyat

    • Chand Mera Dil.
    • Sony Music Entertainment India.

  • Siri Xander & Arra Aria Khayal

    Pesamale

  • Aksomaniac, M.H.R, Bhumi & Circle Tone

    Amsham

    • Universal Music India.

  • Sid Sriram

    Samajavaragamana

    • Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo.
    • Aditya Music.

  • Amit Trivedi

    Raaton Mein Aana

    • Vibe.
    • Tips Official.

  • Armaan Malik

    Mazhavillaye

    • I'm Game.

  • Hyper KR, Zeusheelan & Ayraan

    Ennil Ninnum

    • Runtown Records.

  • Omkar Singh & Ashish Bhatia

    Kashish

Broadcasts

  • Yesterday 22:00
    BBC Asian Network
  • Sunday 23:00
    BBC Asian Network