London, ever the epicenter of club culture innovation, is responsible for perpetuating one of the electronic scene's more inspired movements: the Asian Underground. Fueled by the passion of artists like Talvin Singh and Fun-Da-Mental, who thrive on merging India's best bhangra and Indian classical tunes with the latest trends in genre-bending studio wizardry, the Asian Underground has risen from its esoteric East London following to a worldwide phenomenon. Interested in learning more? Never fear, it's Rough Guide to the rescue. This compilation offers a comprehensive sampling of the Asian Underground's characteristic beats, breaks and flute swirls via artists like TJ Rehmi, Ananda Shankar, Joi and State of Bengal.
1. Ananda Shankar - Streets of Calcutta 4:43
2. State of Bengal - Elephant Ride 6:23
3. Black Star Liner - Killah Connection 5:01
4. Joi - Fulfillment in Dub 5:43
5. Fun-da-Mental - Ja Sha Taan 6:02
6. Uzma - Yab Yum (Sabres of Paradise Remix) 4:31
7. Orchestral World Groove - Pyar 6:24
8. Shivanova - Sundance 6:42
9. Asian Dub Foundation - Debris 4:19
10. TJ Rehmi - Is It Legal? 5:52
11. Mahatma T - Jihad 4:35
12. James Asher - Nataraj Express 5:36
13. Sister India - Out of Place 4:12
14. Mo Magic - Mixed Vision 4:29
15. Bill "Ravi" Harris - Path of the Blazing Sarong 3:04