EP48: Harvey Sahota (Part 2) – Timing, Talent & Surviving the Bhangra Industry
Episode 48 continues the powerful conversation with Harvey Sahota, diving deeper into the realities of the Bhangra and Punjabi music industry — from early success and industry setbacks to reinvention, live musicianship, and finding relevance in a fast-changing digital world.Harvey opens up about:Why timing can matter as much as talentThe harsh economics of live gigs, bands, and promotersThe difference between studio singers and true live performersBuilding (and losing) bands — and why excellence has a costWinning Best Band, going viral, and being signed by Kiss RecordsHow COVID, social media, and consistency reshaped the industryWhy Punjabi pop is quietly coming full circleWhat musical excellence really means in today’s worldThis is a raw, honest, musician-to-musician conversation about resilience, craft, legacy, and why the journey doesn’t end just because the industry changes.🎧 Essential listening for artists, producers, and anyone serious about music beyond hype.