The Asian Network's peerless playlists | Basim Usmani

Shows such as Future Friction push new music in a way private stations – and the rest of the BBC – can't match. Why cut them?The proposed closure of the BBC Asian Network is a blow to the South Asian diaspora worldwide. Private radio stations or independent podcasts cannot fill the void that will be left if the network gets cut. One single show by the Asian Network's DJ Kayper or Bobby Friction covers more musical ground than all the privately run "desi" stations I've heard â€â€...

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