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Born to Stand Out
Powerful words from L-Fresh the Lion, stand out in the crowd and ask ourselves why blend in when you’re born to stand out?
Powerful words from L-Fresh the Lion, stand out in the crowd and ask ourselves why blend in when you’re born to stand out?
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Mother Tongue
In this episode, L-FRESH speaks of his relationship with his mother tongue language: Punjabi. Fluent as a child, raised in a household where English was the second language, he succumbed to the pressure of wanting to fit in, a symptom of Australia's assimilation-colonial mindset, and lost touch with his language and his culture. Speaking in a very personal way, L-FRESH shares the pain of not being able to communicate with his grandmother in his mother tongue.
I am Singh I am Kaur
In collaboration with Sikh Youth Australia and The Turban Shop, L-FRESH the LION performed the song "I AM SINGH, I AM KAUR" alongside young people from the Sikh community in Sydney. The song empowers all Sikhs but especially the youth to understand their birth into royalty.
Baba Tera Nankana
Baba Tera Nankana is a deep and thought-provoking track from Golden Roots about how the partition of Panjab initiated by the British caused Guru Nanak Dev Ji's birthplace to be separated from Sikhs and the new status quo caused by partition.
Doe Kar Jor Mango Ik Dana
Doe Kar Jor Mango Ik Dana is the new track from Bhai Ravinder Singh Ji Riaz from Amritsar in collaboration with Kirtan Fi
American Sikh
American Sikh tells the true and unlikely origin story of Vishavjit Singh, an American-born, turban-wearing Sikh man, who after a lifetime of facing prejudice, self-doubt and violence, finally finds acceptance in a superhero costume.
Santali
A look into Sikh history and the battles and obstacles Sikhs have faced fighting for their right to freedom throughout and still face today.
Caste
Caste is a deep and thought-provoking track from Golden Roots about the disrespect that many different parts of society are treated and how it holds no place in Sikhi.
Mother Tongue
Be inspired and relate to this heart touching track from L-Fresh The Lion and fall back in love with your Mother tongue, Panjabi.
A Message To My Younger Self
In this episode, L-FRESH touches on the concept of his new album, SOUTH WEST, which was released on July 17, 2020. The album is a collection of stories and messages that he shares with his younger self. It's a series of advice grounded in themes of empowerment and confidence on one level, and culture & decolonization on a deeper level.
Keeping Culture
In this episode, L-FRESH shares the experience of how he nearly got kicked off the Nas national tour back when he was 21 years old. He links the story to his Sikh tradition and discusses his thought process around existing within a music industry that often requires you to compromise on who you are.
Mother
South West Sydney MC L-FRESH The LION has turned his attention to the planet itself on his powerful new environmental treatise Mother.
Dilho Muhabat Jin Seie Sachiaa
Discover the debut album from Bhai Harmanpreet, Sukhmanpreet, Gursharan, and Jawand Singh Ji, a dedicated jatha passionate about preserving the beauty of classical Raag Kirtan. Balancing their careers and education, they focus on inspiring the youth while staying deeply connected to Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji. With devotion and discipline, they have created a collection of Shabads that reflect the authenticity and soul of Gurmat Sangeet. Recorded with the support of Sangat TV, this album invites listeners to immerse themselves in the spiritual essence of Kirtan. This is track 5, Dilho Muhabat Jin Seie Sachiaa.
Home: South West Sydney
In this episode, L-FRESH speaks with reverence about the area that raised him, South West Sydney. Born in Liverpool and raised in the area his whole life, his new album pays respect to the experiences that made him.
Hau Vaaree Mukh Fer Piaare
Discover the debut album from Bhai Harmanpreet, Sukhmanpreet, Gursharan, and Jawand Singh Ji, a dedicated jatha passionate about preserving the beauty of classical Raag Kirtan. Balancing their careers and education, they focus on inspiring the youth while staying deeply connected to Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji. With devotion and discipline, they have created a collection of Shabads that reflect the authenticity and soul of Gurmat Sangeet. Recorded with the support of Sangat TV, this album invites listeners to immerse themselves in the spiritual essence of Kirtan. This is track 6, Hau Vaaree Mukh Fer Piaare.
Gurpreet Singh Ji Chandan
In this episode (recorded in April 2024), we have a conversation with Bhai Gurpreet Singh Ji Chandan. Veerji has sought out the finest Ustaads in various disciplines to be able to preserve and revive the rich tradition of Gurbani Sangeet / Gurmat Sangeet through education, exposure and accessibility. We discuss the his journey into Kirtan, get a glimpse of his personality and answer some of your questions as well as discussing in more depth the two albums so far released.
Forever Rising
In this episode, L-FRESH shares his experience of being a unique artist in a music industry that hasn't seen anybody like him before. We hear about how he's had to navigate the fine line of compromise with respect to culture, and facing barriers & challenges in the industry.
Mool Mantar
The beautiful voice of Chanbir Kaur recites Mool Mantar in the darshan of Sri Harmandir Sahib in Amritsar.
Ghar Bahar Tera Bharwasa
Ghar Bahar Tera Bharwasa is the new track from Bhai Ravinder Singh Ji Riaz from Amritsar in collaboration with Kirtan Fi
Village Boy (Behind the Scenes)
Go behind the scenes on L-FRESH the LION's Village boy, a track that presents to the world the spirit, passion, joy, courage, strength & resilience of the village "boys".
