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Panjabi Aa Gaye Oye*: Two Concerts, Twenty Years of Memories, and a Feeling I Can’t Explain
Diljit Dosanjh - Wembley Stadium - 12th September 2026 - History. Made *The Panjabis are here More than two decades of listening to Diljit Dosanjh, and somehow I had never seen him live. I think back to dancing with my sister-in-laws to Alrhaan Kuaariaan all those years ago. His music is woven into those memories: family, laughter, dancing and the joy of being together. I’ve been a fan ever since. So for my first-ever concert to be Diljit Dosanjh at Wembley Stadium felt extra
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Sep 214 min read


It Sounds Like Courage: An Evening That Stayed With Me
Last Friday I took my daughter and husband to It Sounds Like Courage, beautifully curated by Anoushka Shankar. I arrived knowing only two names with any familiarity: Nikita Gill, whose poetry has quietly accompanied me for years, and Anoushka herself, whose music so often fills my headphones on early morning journeys to teach, steadying me, grounding me, reminding me to arrive with intention. I hadn't looked at the line-up. What unfolded was an unexpected gift. It was hearten
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Jun 302 min read


Looking Beyond the Surface: Reflections on Hurvin Anderson at Tate Britain
After a whirlwind visit to the Hurvin Anderson exhibition before co-hosting the Tate Late painting workshop inspired by his work, the 2Bornot2bcollective* crew reunited to experience the exhibition together. As usual, I arrived early, I’ve never been one for cutting it fine, so I inevitably find myself with time to spare. This time, I used that opportunity to wander through the exhibition alone, keeping my phone firmly in my pocket. When was the last time you truly gave yours
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Jun 62 min read
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