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August 21, 2021:
Raghav Mani, Co-Producer of South Asian Dance Pop Comp Naya Beat




Raghav "Ragz" Mani is co-founder of Naya Beat, a label dedicated to reissuing dance floor gems from South Asia and the South Asian diaspora. The label just released its first album, the compilation Naya Beat Volume 1: South Asian Dance and Electronic Music 1983-1992 - culling from records Ragz and partner Turbotito (Filip Nikolic) discovered in places like India, England, and Jamaica, Queens. Ragz joins Rob for a deep dive into the label debut and more.

Naya Beat on Bandcamp: https://nayabeat.bandcamp.com

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