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BBC Soundcrew's "Desi Live" Radio Program Hosted By Johney Brar (DJ JoN-E) and on CHRY 105.5FM Toronto. Shows would also be listened to on his website BBCsoundcrew.com/desilive.html
BBC Soundcrew's "Desi Live" Radio program hit the airwaves in December 2004 after the Green Light was given from the Board of Directors of CHRY Radio Station. After the approval, "Desi Live" was given a Prime Time Monday Night slot to help add some diversity to the Monday Night lineup on CHRY 105.5FM.
The "Desi Live" Radio Show was sandwiched between the popular Hip Hop Program "Backroad Radio" and "Everyday I have the Blues" the long running Jazz/Blues show Hosted by Vince Vitacco.
The show primarily played bhangra (Punjabi) Music along with urban Indian beats and music from local talent.
The show has taken great strides in its first year with its popularity soaring. Each show was also made available online at bbcsoundcrew.com so listeners can listen anytime as even the old shows were archived.
"Desi Live" was managed and hosted by BBC Soundcrew"s Johney Brar (DJ JoN-E) and was considered the #1 Urban Bhangra Radio Program in North America. With visitors dropping by the studio every week and segments such as "The Old Skool Track of the Week, Top 5, Featured Album, Use it or Lose it (The audience decides if a new debut track should be kept in rotation on the show), and artist interviews.
Johney Brar announced in October 2008, that he will be leaving CHRY 105.5FM permanently at the end of the month, concluding his four years of programming on CHRY on October 27, 2008.