I'm British But... (1990)

I'm British but... uncovers a defiant popular culture, part Asian, part British, against a backdrop of fading English nationalism. The rhythms of Bhangra and Bangla music set the pace for this lively collage of interviews with British Asian youth. Mixing archival footage with present day street scenes of Asians in England, this film chronicles the role of race and cultural identity in the formation of modern day British society. I'm British but... is an engaging critique of nationalisms of any sort and a celebration of cultural diversity and hybridity.

The movie I'm British But..., released in 1990, features 17 songs from artists like Kalapreet, Heera, Holle Holle and Joi Bangla Sound. What is your favorite song from I'm British But...?

Songs from I'm British But...

Oos Pardesh

Kalapreet

Maar Chhadapa

Heera

Beat the Rhythm

Heera

Holle Holle

Holle Holle

Funky Asian

Joi Bangla Sound

Taj Ma'house

Joi Bangla Sound

Paid in Full

Eric B.

Gur Nalon Husn Mithha

Jackie Shroff (as Jugga)

Kach Wargi Mutiar

Chand Pardesi (as Pardesi)

Pump Up the Bhangra

Chand Pardesi (as Pardesi)

Ali Maula Ali Maula Ali Dam Dam

Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan

Gurdh Nalo Isqh Mitah

Azaad

Rail Gaddi

Chirag Pechan (as Chirag Pehchan)

Rule Britannia/Bhangra Lovers

D.C.S.

Lokan Nunach Vik Aye

The Sahotas

Bhabhi Nachle

Shava Shava

Gidhay Wich Nachdi da

Kuldip Manak