Indian & Asian Wedding DJ's and Theming

Kudos has an expert wedding DJ team that will offer any advice they can and will be more than happy to answer questions you have about your event.

However in the mean time here is a quick guide to what you should look for in a wedding DJ:

Appearance and Demeanor:

Is the DJ clean cut and appropriately attired? Is he articulate and confident in his approach and communication? Does he come across as accommodating, personable, and someone who can maintain his composure throughout your wedding?

Performing Style:

The company should have already suggested a suitable DJ based on your stated preferences, but the DJ himself should be able to explain his general performing style. Is he more of an entertainer and motivator, or more unobtrusive and low-key? Does this match what you’re seeking?  While any good DJ has some flexibility in his approach, a “high-energy” DJ will never be able to keep things truly understated, and the reverse is also true. It’s important to get a very clear picture of the DJ’s natural instincts and style.

Experience and Knowledge:

A DJ should, upon request, provide you with information on his performing experience. He should also give you a sense that he is knowledgeable about wedding protocols and the music you enjoy.

Relationship to the Company:

It’s worth asking a DJ how long he’s been with a company, and how you can be guaranteed of his presence at your wedding. Does the company sign a contract with the DJ for each event or otherwise obligate them to perform?

Willingness to Respect Your Wishes:

The DJ’s listening skills — as opposed to just telling you all about himself and how he does things — says a lot about how receptive he’ll be to your ideas and preferences. The DJ needs to listen to you, so that he has a clear understanding of what you want, and can tailor his performance to meet your needs.

You should also try to determine how flexible the DJ is. Sadly, there are many DJs out there (and vendors of all types, as a matter of fact) who are completely set in their ways and who will do little to accommodate your individuality. If the DJ comes across as skeptical of your ideas, or anything less than completely interested and enthusiastic, you should strongly consider looking elsewhere

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Kudos offer Bhangra DJ’s for Weddings, but what exactly is Bhangra music?

Bhangra dance is based on music from a Punjabi folk drum,folk singing, a single-stringed instrument called the iktar, the tumbi and the chimta. The accompanying songs are small couplets written in the Punjabi language called bolis. In Punjabi folk music, the dhol’s smaller cousin, the dholki, was nearly always used to provide the main beat. Nowadays, the dhol is used more frequently. Additional percussion, including tabla, is less frequently used in bhangra as a solo instrument but is sometimes used to accompany the dhol and dholki. This rhythm serves as a common thread that allows for easy commingling between Punjabi folk and reggae, as demonstrated by such artists as the UK’s Apache Indian.

In the late 1960s and 1970s, several Punjabi Sikh bands from the United Kingdom set the stage for bhangra to become a form of music instead of being just a dance. The success of many Punjabi artists based in the United Kingdom created a fanbase, inspired new artists, and found large amounts of support in both Pakistani and Indian Punjab. These artists, some of whom are still active today, include, Heera Group, Alaap band, A.S. Kang and Apna Sangeet. Folk singers of Punjab have also contributed to the development of bhangra in the UK. These artists are Alam Lohar and Yamla Jatt.

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Bhangra Outfits

Traditional men wear a chaadra while doing bhangra. A chaadra is a piece of cloth wrapped around the waist. Men also wear a kurta, which is a long Indian-style shirt. In addition, men wear pagadi (also known as turbans) to cover their heads.

In modern times, men also wear turla, the fan attached to the pagadi. Colorful vests are worn above the kurta. Fumans (small balls attached to ropes) are worn on each arm.

Women wear a traditional Punjabi dress known as a salwar kameez, long baggy pants tight at the ankle (salwar) and a long colorful shirt (kameez). Women also wear chunnis, colorful pieces of cloth wrapped around the neck.

These items are all very colorful and vibrant, representing the rich rural colors of Punjab.^[17] Besides the above, the bhangra dress has different parts that are listed below in detail:

• Turla or torla, a fan-like adornment on the turban
• Pag (turban, a sign of pride/honor in Punjab). This is tied differently than the traditional turban one sees Sikhs wearing in the street. This turban has to be tied before each show.
• Kurta, similar to a silk shirt, with about four buttons, very loose with embroidered patterns
• Lungi or chadar, a loose loincloth tied around the dancer’s waist, which is usually very decorated
• Jugi, a waistcoat with no buttons
• Rumal, small “scarves” worn on the fingers. They look very elegant and are effective when the hands move during the course of bhangra performance