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with Shumena Akther: Global sounds

Shumena Akther is back on Asian Network Represents with a playlist full of global flavours, nostalgic throwbacks and feel-good energy.

New voices. New sounds.

This May on Asian Network Represents, Shumena Akther returns with a high-energy, globe-spanning soundtrack that blends nostalgia, culture and pure vibes. From iconic A.R. Rahman moments to Bollywood throwbacks and viral hits from across Pakistan, Turkey and the Middle East, this show is all about music that hits you right in the feels.

Expect everything from heartfelt anthems to gym-ready bangers, with artists like Afsana Khan, Arijit Singh and Ezu setting the tone. Along the way, Shumena shares personal reflections, from lessons in independence to the everyday moments that shape who we are.

It’s a celebration of identity, connection and the universal language of music, taking you from memory lane to the dancefloor and back again.

Produced in Birmingham by Solis Productions for BBC Asian Network.

10 days left to listen

1 hour

Last on

Sun 17 May 2026 23:00
BBC Asian Network

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Music Played

  • AR Rahman & Ganavya

    Adangaatha Asuran

  • Shreya Ghoshal & Rahat Fateh Ali Khan

    Teri Ore

    • Singh Is Kinng.
    • Junglee Music.

  • Anand Raj Anand

    Dil De Diya Hai (from Masti)

    • Masti.
    • T Series.

  • Afusic & AliSoomroMusic

    Pal Pal

  • Ezu & Afsana Khan

    Shareef

    • Organised Rhyme.

  • Anand Raj Anand & Richa Sharma

    Billo Rani (from Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal)

    • Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal.
    • T Series.

  • Evan Naji

    Nasit Alhunya

  • Afsana Khan

    Naal Nachna (from Dhurandhar)

    • Dhurandhar.
    • Saregama.

  • Shahid Mallya

    Kudmayi (from Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani)

    • Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani.
    • Saregama India Ltd.

  • Gülşen

    Bangir

  • Jaani & Afsana Khan

    Dhokebaaz

    • Universal Music India Pvt. Ltd..

  • Reynmen

    Leila

  • Arijit Singh

    Oonchi Oonchi Deewarein

    • T-Series.

  • Harrdy Sandhu, sargun mehta & Afsana Khan

    Titliaan

  • B Praak

    Jhaanjar

Broadcasts

  • Tue 12 May 2026 22:00
    BBC Asian Network
  • Sun 17 May 2026 23:00
    BBC Asian Network