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 399
Sammy’s got the 399th episode of The Bridge ready for us! It’s a Monday episode full of news, information, and the best music from the Indian subcontinent. Sammy’s got music from Talwiinder, Simran Choudhary, and more. He’s joined by Charlotte France from the United Nations News department. He’s also joined by Meera Sharma as she delivers us her weekly Mindful Minute. Sammy sits down with Andro, the host of the show Street Symphonies, to talk about the history of Hip Hop. Sammy is joined by Jay and Sarah, the hosts of the show Cultural Contours, as the couple join Sammy to talk about their upcoming show on Rukus Avenue Radio. Sammy is joined by Ruby Basi as they get you up to date on the news happening across our community. Sammy is joined by Rukus Avenue Radio Allstars, Dr Roy, Karan Bedi, and Doyeeta Dasgupta.
11:36 Dr Roy 15:45 Meera Sharma 18:14 Andro from Street Symphonies 27:44 Charlotte France from the UN 34:10 Jay and Sarah from Cultural Contours 42:44 Ruby Basi News 50:36 Karan Bedi News 55:40 Doyeeta Artist Spotlight
The Bridge - Sammy Chand
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!
