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Desi DNA

Islamic Art
Programme 4

Find out if multiculturalism is leading to apartheid in Britain….meet the tailors whose are dressing the stars in bespoke suits… explore the new wave of modern Muslim artists inspired by Islam … and jam with musical talent Rock i.D.

    Apartheid Britain

    Anita Rani investigates whether multiculturalism is the cause of peace or conflict in today’s Britain. She asks poet Benjamin Zephaniah and academic Kenan Malik to put forward opposing cases. But is there a clear winner?

    Made To Measure

    Nihal gets stitched up by the designers at the cutting edge of bespoke tailoring and finds out why every one should own a perfect fitting made to measure suit. Its all about style, not money.

    Presenter Adil Ray posing with Islamic art
    Islamic Art

    Adil Ray meets three Muslim artists who are using traditional Islamic influences to help them create avant-garde art, and explores the themes explored by their brush strokes.

    Singer/Musician Rock ID
    Rock Star

    Adil Ray jams with Rock i.D, aka Rocky Singh, the multi-instrumentalist and singer/songwriter taking the desi music scene by storm, and he performs his track ‘Motorscream’ exclusively for Desi DNA.

    Adil Ray
    Adil Ray

    Adil Ray
    Weekdays, 16.00 - 19.00, BBC Asian Network
    News, music and entertainment

      Nihal
      Nihal

      Nihal
      Weekdays, 09.00 - 12.00, BBC Asian Network
      Daily discussion and interviews



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