Yarr Radio
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Yarr Radio is/was a British music radio station aimed at a young Asian audience. It broadcast on digital radio in various regions of the UK and on Sky Channel 187. Launched in 2003 by Indo-Canadian singer Jazzy B
, it was called 'London's First Young Asian Hit Music Station'.
The original presenters of 'Yaar Radio' can were: Maya, Ranj Rekhi, Sonia Paneser, Danny Deol, Dee Singh, Kim Boss, Vinny Virdee (aka: Jas Rao or Jas 'The Man'), Ellia Khan (aka: Noreen Khan). The management had a policy of playing only Asian music, consisting of "the latest Bhangra and Bollywood mixes" and "the hottest urban, fusion and R&B".
Part of the Sunrise Radio Group
, it was based at Sunrise's headquarters in Southall, west London. On some frequencies at least it has been replaced by Sunrise's Punjabi Radio.
Jazzy B
Jaswinder Singh Bains, more popularly known as Jazzy B, is a Punjabi language bhangra singer-songwriter. He was born on April 1, 1975 in Durgapur, Nawanshahr, Punjab, India. When he was 5 years old, his family moved to Vancouver, Canada. He has released 12 studio albums, including two religious ones...
, it was called 'London's First Young Asian Hit Music Station'.
The original presenters of 'Yaar Radio' can were: Maya, Ranj Rekhi, Sonia Paneser, Danny Deol, Dee Singh, Kim Boss, Vinny Virdee (aka: Jas Rao or Jas 'The Man'), Ellia Khan (aka: Noreen Khan). The management had a policy of playing only Asian music, consisting of "the latest Bhangra and Bollywood mixes" and "the hottest urban, fusion and R&B".
Part of the Sunrise Radio Group
Sunrise Radio Group
Sunrise Radio Group Limited is a UK radio broadcaster. The group is owned by the Litt Corporation , and runs Sunrise Radio, Yarr Radio, Kismat Radio and Punjabi Radio...
, it was based at Sunrise's headquarters in Southall, west London. On some frequencies at least it has been replaced by Sunrise's Punjabi Radio.