Bobby Friction Sits In For Cerys Matthews - 6 Music

BOBBY FRICTION SITS IN FOR CERYS MATTHEWS - 6 MUSIC 17.08.25 (320kbs-m4a/382mb/2hrs46mins)
BBC Radio 6 Music broadcast: 17th August 2025

Bobby is joined by musicians Aziz Ibrahim & Dalbir Singh Rattan. We will hear a session they recorded together for Bobby on Radio 1's One World in 2006.

Aziz Ibrahim & Dalbir Singh Rattan pioneer the Asian Blues aesthetic. Paul Weller says: ‘They sound like The White Stripes of Mumbai. I love it!’

Aziz Ibrahim explored his British Pakistani roots in Manchester, playing in reggae, rap and rockabilly bands and began his professional career in Simply Red and then The Stone Roses. He also wrote songs for Ian Brown and Paul Weller. In 2018, he was awarded the ‘Doctor of Arts‘ honour in recognition of his work in music, culture & equality by The University Of Salford.

Dalbir Singh Rattan is a Leeds born Tabla player. He's worked and toured with Richard Ashcroft, Ocean Colour Scene, Ian Brown, Noel Gallagher, The Players, Marillion, Steve Hogarth (H Band) and Richard Barbieri (Porcupine Tree/Japan).

Produced by BBC Audio for BBC Radio 6 Music.

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