18 www.pardesweeklyuk.com PARDES Weekly 20 april - 26 april, 2012 CHANNI SINGH & MONA SINGH FIRST BHANGRA ARTISTS TO PERFORM AT10 DOWNING STREET London: Bhangra legend Channi Singh Downing Street, but we were extremely of Alaap and his star daughter Mona Singh privileged to be asked to perform. This was were invited to attend the Prime Minister’s the first time any Bhangra artist has per - Vaisakhi reception at 10 Downing Street formed for the Prime Minister at Downing on Monday 16 April 2012. The event, Street and it was a proud and special which was attended by key figures from moment for both of us. It was great seeing the Sikh Community from various fields, the Prime Minister sing along and enjoy was in celebration of the Sikh New Year. the music”, said Channi and Mona. Following his speech, the Prime This Vaisakhi, Channi and Mona have Minister, Mr David Cameron, invited released a religious album – ‘Sabhe Ghat Channi and Mona to perform for the Ram Bole’, a copy of which was also pre - guests. Channi and Mona got the crowd sented to the Prime Minister. singing and dancing and the Prime ‘Sabhe Ghat Ram Bole’ (Shabad Minister also joined in! Gurbani album) by Channi Singh and Mona “Not only were we honoured to be Singh is out now at music stores and avail - part of the Vaisakhi celebrations at 10 able to download on iTunes.

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