bhangra

American  

[bahng-gruh] / ˈbɑŋ grə /

noun

1. a type of popular dance music combining Punjabi folk traditions with Western pop music, fusing traditional drum-based music with elements of reggae, ragga, hip-hop, rock, soul, and dance.

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bhangra British  

/ ˈbæŋɡrə /

noun

1. a type of Asian pop music that combines elements of traditional Punjabi music with Western pop

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Etymology

Origin of bhangra

Borrowed into English from Punjabi around 1985–90

Example Sentences

Josh Kapur, from Whitmore Reans, Wolverhampton, performed on the show as part of actress Balvinder Sopal and professional partner Julian Caillon's Punjabi Bhangra Couple's Choice dance.

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The film also has a Bhangra Christmas song, and a tribute to George Michael with Bollywood superstar Priyanka Chopra Jonas singing a desi take on Last Christmas.

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For the first time, Bollywood, Bhangra and more mainstream rap and pop acts from a South Asian background had a platform to recognise their success.

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The merchandise in Singh's stores, includes accessories popularised by Punjab's music stars, such as versions of Phulkari turbans worn by Dosanjh, Kanda pendants that were first popularised by veteran Bhangra artist Pammi Bai.

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A 16-minute high-intensity bhangra competition in California would be impossible without high performance sneakers.

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