Welcome to The Bridge, the only daily show covering the diaspora of the Indian subcontinent, airing nationally across North America on Rukus Avenue Radio/iHeart Radio. I'm your host, Sammy Chand, and I'm thrilled to share my passion for South Asian music and culture with you.
A Pioneer in the Industry—
With almost three decades of experience, I've been at the forefront of the South Asian cultural movement in North America. As the Founder and CEO of Rukus Avenue, I've built a company that's committed to telling the story of the South Asian experience through music, podcasts, and radio.
A Legacy of Excellence—
My work has been recognized with a Lifetime Achievement Award, and I've had the privilege of collaborating with some of the biggest names in the industry. From producing music for over 75 film and television shows to hosting TV shows for Viacom, I've made it my mission to promote South Asian talent and culture.
The Bridge: Your Connection to South Asian Music and Culture—
On The Bridge, I'll be sharing my expertise and passion for South Asian music, as well as interviewing some of the biggest names in the industry. From Bollywood and Hindi pop to Punjabi and Haryanvi music, we'll be exploring the diverse sounds and styles of the Indian subcontinent.
Join the Conversation—
Tune in to The Bridge every day to stay connected to the latest developments in South Asian music and culture. Join the conversation on social media, and get ready to experience the best of South Asian entertainment.
I'm excited to share this journey with you, and I look forward to connecting with you on The Bridge!
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Meet Sammy Chand, Your Host on The Bridge—
Welcome to The Bridge, the only daily show covering the diaspora of the Indian subcontinent, airing nationally across North America on Rukus Avenue Radio/iHeart Radio. I'm your host, Sammy Chand, and I'm thrilled to share my passion for South Asian music and culture with you.
A Pioneer in the Industry—
With almost three decades of experience, I've been at the forefront of the South Asian cultural movement in North America. As the Founder and CEO of Rukus Avenue, I've built a company that's committed to telling the story of the South Asian experience through music, podcasts, and radio.
A Legacy of Excellence—
My work has been recognized with a Lifetime Achievement Award, and I've had the privilege of collaborating with some of the biggest names in the industry. From producing music for over 75 film and television shows to hosting TV shows for Viacom, I've made it my mission to promote South Asian talent and culture.
The Bridge: Your Connection to South Asian Music and Culture—
On The Bridge, I'll be sharing my expertise and passion for South Asian music, as well as interviewing some of the biggest names in the industry. From Bollywood and Hindi pop to Punjabi and Haryanvi music, we'll be exploring the diverse sounds and styles of the Indian subcontinent.
Join the Conversation—
Tune in to The Bridge every day to stay connected to the latest developments in South Asian music and culture. Join the conversation on social media, and get ready to experience the best of South Asian entertainment.
I'm excited to share this journey with you, and I look forward to connecting with you on The Bridge!
The Bridge is brought to you by KSwiss and by Carvaan by Saregama. Episode 348
It’s a brand new countdown show this weekend for The Bridge. Sammy counts down his favorite 20 songs on his show. He opens the show with Navaan Sandhu and ends it with a star in the making by the name of Snehdeep Singh Kalsi. Sammy’s also got some new music from Wazir Patar, Parmish Verma, Ninja, Ankur Tewari, Arijit Singh, and Ninja. The show is Sammy’s 348th Episode as Sammy brings us the most entertaining in South Asian music.
The Bridge is brought to you by KSwiss and by Carvaan by Saregama. Episode 347
A tremendous Thursday show as Sammy kicks it off with an intro beat from the iLLmatic album from Nas. Sammy is joined by Sunny Grewal as they talk about the illusion of choices and the very philosophical topic of your will and your choices in life. Sunny offers his insights on the topic, even drawing comparisons to the current political system. Sammy is also joined by Aashi Arora as she offers insight into her hit show on Rukus Avenue Radio that will air this Sunday called Leaders Creating Rukus! Sammy is also joined by the Rukus Avenue Allstars, Doyeeta, Dr Roy, and Karan. Sammy shares his thoughts on the artist spotlight on Hassan Raheem. Sammy has songs from Sidhu, Seedhe Mauth, Talwiinder, Jay Sean, Cheema Y.
The Bridge is brought to you by KSwiss and by Carvaan by Saregama. Episode 346
Sammy has a very active show as he Is joined today by a group of Rukus Avenue Radio folks. Sammy begins with his summer theme so far called Jogi by Bir and Thiarajatt. He’s joined first by Dr Roy as she reports on the latest from around the diaspora. Sammy discusses the upcoming Shubh concert tour and plays a track by Jassi Gosal and Jagan Randhawa. Sammy plugs where to purchase tickets for the upcoming Shubh tour. He’s joined by Jaya as they talk about Ketamine Queen Jasveen Sangha and her connection to the Mathew Perry death. Sammy is joined by E from the E-Squared show that follows Sammy’s show every day. The two talk about South Asian representation on mainstream outlets. Sammy is joined by Karan, who delivers the news, and he’s joined by Doyeeta as she delivers an artist spotlight on Hanumankind. It’s a big hour!
The Bridge is brought to you by KSwiss and by Carvaan by Saregama. Episode 345
5 Episodes short of 350! Sammy has a packed lineup for a Tuesday and starts the show off raving about Snehdeep Singh Kalsi. He’s joined by Anuksha Arora as they talk about the Bads of Bollywood. Sammy also gets Anushka’s review on the film War 2 and it wasn’t so great. Sammy is also joined by Neesh as he talks bout his upcoming episode of the show The Garage Mahal. Sammy is joined by the Rukus Avenue Radio Allstars as they give you the latest as Dr Roy reports on Zakhir Khan at the Madison Square Garden, Karan delivers the news, and Doyeeta talks about the artist spotlight on Tanishk Bagchi.
The Bridge is brought to you by KSwiss and by Carvaan by Saregama. Episode 344
Sammy kicks the show off with the #1 song from the weekend, Gabhru from Karan Aujla. He’s got some new tracks from Wazir Patar and a little news about Shubh’s concert tour this weekend in Oakland. Sammy says he’ll be attending the show. Sammy talks about the week ahead including the lead up to the Shubh concert tour. Sammy is joined by Meera Sharma as she delivers a mindful minute for the week ahead. Sammy is also joined by DJ ArtiFX for his weekly segment called Ears To The Streets. The Rukus Avenue Radio Allstars stop by for the show, including Dr Roy, Karan, and Doyeeta.
The Bridge is brought to you by KSwiss and by Carvaan by Saregama. Episode 343
Sammy’s got a great top 20 for you. He’s got a new number 1 and a number 20 song that might be a candidate for Song of the Year. Sammy’s got new music in this countdown and an entirely reordered top 5. Sammy’s got songs from Tanishk Bagchi, Kaka, Thiarajatt, Vishal Mishra, Mani Grewal, Tesher, and more. Sammy’s top 20 is the 343th show of The Bridge, and as he calls it, “the most entertaining hour in all of South Asian music".
The Bridge is brought to you by KSwiss and by Carvaan by Saregama. Episode 342
Sammy opens up a Thursday show with a suitcase of music. He’s joined today by Sunny Grewal, as the two of them talk about the wonderful world of Anniversaries and the realness of time and family! Sammy ’s got a great Thursday as he’s also joined by Aashi Arora as she previews her Sunday show on Rukus Avenue Radio. Sammy gets into some of his favorite collaborations so far this year. He’s joined by the Rukus Avenue Radio Allstars as they break down the latest from around the diaspora. Sammy’s got songs from Arjan Dhillon, Mani Grewal, Talwiinder, and Navaan Sandhu.
The Bridge is brought to you by KSwiss and by Carvaan by Saregama. Episode 341
Sammy returns for a Wednesday episode that is packed to the top! He’s joined by the Rukus Avenue Radio all-stars Dr Roy, Doyeeta, and Karan, as they deliver the daily dose from the diaspora. Sammy is also joined by E, who is the host of the E-Squared show that airs every day Rukus Avenue Radio following The Bridge. Sammy talks to E about his show and the inspiration behind it and they talk about E’s approach to the topics he tackles. Sammy is also joined by Jaya as the two of them the discuss the possibility of a Presidential pardon for Diddy, and they talk about the return of Harry and Megan to Netflix. Sammy plays some Sidhu, some Snehdeep Singh Kalsi, Talwiinder, and more. Sammy discusses the lawsuit controversy following Sidhu Moosewala’s family and Bunty Bains in the latest dispute over Sidhu’s royalties.
The Bridge is brought to you by KSwiss and by Carvaan by Saregama. Episode 340
Its a lovely Tuesday episode on The Bridge, as Sammy starts the show off by declaring that he’ll be sharing some music songs that he found over the weekend, including a song by Mani Grewal called Fall. Sammy is joined by Anushka Arora as they talk about the War 2 and some of the other big films going on out there. Anushka talks about Bobby Deol’s cameo in the film and she shares some of her thoughts on the music of War 2. Sammy is joined by Dr Roy, Karan, and Doyeeta, as they Bring us the latest from around the diaspora. Sammy plays songs from Wazir Patar, Darshan Raval, Parmish Verma, Guru Randhawa, and Arjan Dhillon. Sammy starts the show with Harnoor.
The Bridge is brought to you by KSwiss and by Carvaan by Saregama. Episode 339
Sammy’s got a packed show for a Monday. He starts the show out with an ode to a song that came out 37 years ago called It Takes Two by Rob Base and he begins his program with the song Thodi Is Daru by AP Dhillon and Shreya Ghoshal. He’s visited by Dr Roy as she brings the Word on the Avenue. Sammy is also joined by Meera Sharma as she brings her Mindful Minute to The Bridge as she talks about the value of being in the right room. Sammy has the very first news break from Karan Bedi, as Karan brings some news from around the diaspora and beyond. Sammy is joined by DJ ArtiFX as he delivers his weekly segment called Ears To The Streets. Sammy plays some new songs he found this weekend. It’s Sammy’s 339th episode of The Bridge.
The Bridge is brought to you by KSwiss and by Carvaan by Saregama. Episode 338
A magnificent countdown show for you on the weekend! The top 20 show is the 338th episode by Sammy on The Bridge. He’s got some new songs as part of his top 20, with alot of movement in the Top 5. Sammy has a repeating number 1 song for the show, but the rest of the top 5 is vastly different than last week. He’s got some new music from Karan Aujla, Jonita Gandhi and Tesher, and Snehdeep Singh Kalsi.
The Bridge is brought to you by KSwiss and by Carvaan by Saregama. Episode 337
Sammy starts off the show by paying homage to Shailen as his long time buddy delivers his last news as part of th Rukus Avenue Radio all-stars. Dr Roy delivers the Word on the Avenue as she talks about the Deepika ad for Hilton Hotels and the India win at England at the Oval in England with an Ed Sheeran lookalike in the audience. Sammy plays some of his favorite songs on the show ahead of tomorrow’s Top 20 countdown show. Sammy is joined by Sunny Grewal as they talk about the podcast and the media power they hold. A great hour for your Thursday!
The Bridge is brought to you by KSwiss and by Carvaan by Saregama. Episode 336
Sammy starts off the show with an acknowledgment of the Trefethen Vineyard. Sammy comes out with what he considers one of his favorite Hip Hop songs ever in Indian Hip Hop. He’s got some great music from a slew of artists including Vishal Mishra, Jassi Gosal & Jagan Randhawa, Shubh and more. Sammy is joined by Jaya as they talk about the Diddy case and the situation around the sentencing. Jaya shares her knowledge of the Spelling house. Sammy is joined by the Rukus Avenue Radio Allstars including the final week for Shailen on the show as the news correspondent.
The Bridge is brought to you by KSwiss and by Carvaan by Saregama. Episode 335
Sammy’s show highlights the latest music from the scene, including songs by Josh Brar, A.P. Dhillon, and Snehdeep Singh Kalsi. Anushka Aurora joins the show to discuss the recent National Film Awards, praising Alia Bhatt’s performance in “RRR” and acknowledging the evolving landscape of Indian cinema. The National Film Awards in India were discussed, highlighting Shah Rukh Khan’s win for Best Actor after a long career. The timing of the award was questioned, with speculation about its connection to his upcoming film. Other notable winners were also mentioned, including Sudip Sen for “Anupama.” Sammy is joined by the Rukus Avenue Radio Allstars as they discuss the latest from around the diaspora. This is Shailen’s last week on the air with Sammy as his news correspondent.
The Bridge is brought to you by KSwiss and by Carvaan by Saregama. Episode 333
Sammy starts the show with a beat that is from a song that is actually in the top 20 countdown itself. He comes out of the gate talking about the week that was and the excitement around the hour ahead. He’s got some previous top 5 songs in the first few songs and it sails into a crop of new songs and others that have made their mark last week. Sammy does have a new number 1 song as last week’s number 1 song is at number 6 this week! A couple of new songs from Darshan Raval, Jonita Gandhi, and Vishal Mishra make some moves, but the top 2 songs are Punjabi superstars
The Bridge is brought to you by KSwiss and by Carvaan by Saregama. Episode 333
Sammy starts the show with a beat that is from a song that is actually in the top 20 countdown itself. He comes out of the gate talking about the week that was and the excitement around the hour ahead. He’s got some previous top 5 songs in the first few songs and it sails into a crop of new songs and others that have made their mark last week. Sammy does have a new number 1 song as last week’s number 1 song is at number 6 this week! A couple of new songs from Darshan Raval, Jonita Gandhi, and Vishal Mishra make some moves, but the top 2 songs are Punjabi superstars.
The Bridge is brought to you by KSwiss and by Carvaan by Saregama. Episode 332
Sammy comes out to a Kanye West beat he admits that he’s never used before and he’s surprised it’s taken him so long to use it in his opening. Sammy is joined by Dr Roy as she breaks down Air New Zealand’s new CEO hire, and mentions the new satellite that India just put into the air. Sammy is joined by Shailen as he brings you the news. Sammy talks to Aashi Arora as she focuses our attention to her episode on Sunday at 7pm EST called Leaders Creating Rukus. Sammy talks to Sunny Grewal about the tipping culture out there and how it is viewed around the world. The music is a great selection as always, with songs by the Noorani Sisters, Lehmber Hussanpuri, and Snehdeep Singh Kalsi.
The Bridge is brought to you by KSwiss and by Carvaan by Saregama. Episode 331
Sammy’s Wednesday episode features many of the hits of the moment, including the song at the top of Sammy’s weekly countdown show. He takes us through some insight into the world of the new songs from Darshan Raval, Arijit Singh, Talwiinder, and more. Sammy is joined by Jaya as they talk about Nisha Ganatra’s new directorial accomplishment. Jaya talks about some of the big stars that passed away over the past week or so, including her hometown hero Ryne Sandberg from the Chicago Cubs. Sammy has the Rukus Avenue Radio all-stars stop by and deliver the latest from around the diaspora.
The Bridge is brought to you by KSwiss and by Carvaan by Saregama. Episode 330
Sammy’s comes out of the gate with a Tuesday show at full force. He’s got some of the new songs from Indian cinema and some new songs from the Punjabi scene to start the show. He has some previous number 1 songs on this show and that includes an artist spotlight on Gulab Sidhu from Doyeeta. Sammy is joined by Anushka Arora as they talk about the brand new Hritik Roshan film called War 2. Anushka doesn’t seem to be glowing about this film as she was Saiyaara a couple of weeks ago. Sammy is also joined by Shailen with the news of a pioneering force at McKinsey Consulting and Dr Roy delivers the Word On The Avenue.
The Bridge is brought to you by KSwiss and by Carvaan by Saregama.
Sammy is back from the weekend and he’s got that patented “Suitcase of Music” with him. Sammy’s got a bunch of new music and he especially applauds the Indian Cinema industry for finally punching out some great music in succession over the past few months. Sammy starts off the show with Cheema Y, Chinna, and Gur Sidhu’s song called Convo, as it was the #1 song from the weekend countdown show. He plays songs from the Saiyaara film because he keeps hearing about the film everywhere he goes. Sammy is joined by DJ ArtiFX as he brings the weekly segment called Ears To The Streets, in which he highlights Vichaar. Sammy is joined by the Rukus Avenue Radio Allstars, and he is joined by Meera Sharma as she gets your mind right for the week ahead.
Welcome to The Bridge, the only daily show covering the diaspora of the Indian subcontinent, airing nationally across North America on Rukus Avenue Radio/iHeart Radio. I'm your host, Sammy Chand, and I'm thrilled to share my passion for South Asian music and culture with you.
A Pioneer in the Industry—
With almost three decades of experience, I've been at the forefront of the South Asian cultural movement in North America. As the Founder and CEO of Rukus Avenue, I've built a company that's committed to telling the story of the South Asian experience through music, podcasts, and radio.
A Legacy of Excellence—
My work has been recognized with a Lifetime Achievement Award, and I've had the privilege of collaborating with some of the biggest names in the industry. From producing music for over 75 film and television shows to hosting TV shows for Viacom, I've made it my mission to promote South Asian talent and culture.
The Bridge: Your Connection to South Asian Music and Culture—
On The Bridge, I'll be sharing my expertise and passion for South Asian music, as well as interviewing some of the biggest names in the industry. From Bollywood and Hindi pop to Punjabi and Haryanvi music, we'll be exploring the diverse sounds and styles of the Indian subcontinent.
Join the Conversation—
Tune in to The Bridge every day to stay connected to the latest developments in South Asian music and culture. Join the conversation on social media, and get ready to experience the best of South Asian entertainment.
I'm excited to share this journey with you, and I look forward to connecting with you on The Bridge!
