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| Podcast title | Generation 1.5
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| Description | I have a theory that between the first generation of Desi immigrants and their American-born children, there is a gray area, a twilight zone, inhabited by Generation One Point Five.This wedge or bridge generation is composed of individuals who themselves migrated to the West, but came so young that they don't quite count as first generation immigrants, and yet don't fit into the ABCD mold either. As a self-declared member of Generation One Point Five, I share with you my musings on some of the trials, tribulations and joys of inhabiting the twilight zone of Desi-ness in the United States. I welcome a dynamic dialogue with listeners, so please do share your thoughts and comments on my show--send your mails to generation1.5@gmail.com. |
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1. Eating Langar at a Gurdwara http://www.podbazaar.com/perma... download (audio/mpeg, 10.49Mb) Description: A different time, a different place, the same person, but a new perspective. That's what I gained from the experience I share with you today... Acknowledgements: I thank Agosh, Hans Vermeersch , and Vijayaditya Ayyagari for permission to use their music to enhance my show. |
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2. What Tribe am I? http://www.podbazaar.com/perma... download (audio/mpeg, 20.78Mb) Description: Oftentimes, Desis brought up in the Diaspora are disparaged by people from "back home" for thinking of themselves as Indian, or Pakistani, or Sri Lankan, or Bangladeshi. We get told, "You are not Truly Indian, not Truly Pakistani, not Truly Bangladeshi, not Truly Sri Lankan..." Since I am of Indian background, I'd like to ask the question: Who has the right to call themselves Indian? Is there a particular set of experiences that constitutes "authentic Indian" versus "Not-Really-Indian"? And what about this word "desi"? Why do we use it? |
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3. Sal Mubarak~ Happy 2006! http://www.podbazaar.com/perma... download (audio/mpeg, 11.32Mb) Description: Have you ever found it amusing that non-Christian Indians celebrate Christmas with such zest, especially when living abroad? In this episode I reminisce about my family's odd way of celebrating - or not celebrating - Christmas as my brother and sister and I were growing up. And I wish you Eid Mubarak, a Satisfying Maker Sakranti, Fun-Filled Pongal, an Amazing Uttarayan, Fiery Lori and, of course, Sal Mubarak too! Hope the New Year brings you many occasions to celebrate.
For the musically oriented, you will notice that with the fresh new year, I have changed my theme music. I hope you like it as much as I do! This exhuberant piece is called Varunapriya (English title Rain) and is by an amazing artist named Vijayaditya Ayyagari. He has based Varunapriya on the 24th Melakartha Varunapriya Raagam (Carnatic). If this tantalizing taste of his music makes you crave more, go to Ganesh's Corner, where he describes Aditya's music in great detail (and has also included several samples). |
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4. Weighty Matters http://www.podbazaar.com/perma... download (audio/mpeg, 15.04Mb) Description: When it comes to weighty matters, are we desis rude, or are we just plain saying it like it is? When we make comments to folks who are different, whether they're about weight, skin color, or looks, are we doing them a favor by sharing the unvarnished truth? If that's so, should there still be limits to how much truth is too much truth? And where do we draw the line? These are all questions that I don't exactly answer in this podcast, but hope to generate a discussion about. Please note: To protect privacy, I have changed the names of everyone mentioned in this podcast, except my own. (I guess I relinquished privacy the moment I decided to speak up on the net!) |
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5. Garba Goddess http://www.podbazaar.com/perma... download (audio/mpeg, 8.01Mb) Description: The musings of a modern day, flawed, Desi Goddess... If you like the music, you can read more about the artist, Indian Melodies, at http://www.soundclick.com/ |
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