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Asian Network,19 May 2026,60 mins

with Shumena Akther: Chaos, culture and bangers

Asian Network Represents

Available for 21 days

New voices and new sounds from the Asian Network. This May on Asian Network Represents, Shumena Akther returns with a soundtrack that鈥檚 equal parts fun, heartfelt, and infectious. From viral hits and Bollywood throwbacks, to modern Punjabi and global South Asian grooves, this show brings music that makes you dance, think, and smile all at once. Shumena blends her love for music with personal storytelling, sharing her Bengali heritage, quirky name meanings, and reflections on neurodivergence as an autistic and ADHD woman navigating life in a desi family. From celebrating small victories to appreciating everyday joy, she鈥檚 honest, relatable, and full of personality. Listeners can expect everything from Dil Lagana Mana Tha to AP Dhillon鈥檚 Thinking of You, Neha Kakkar鈥檚 Valeti Daaru and Neha Bhasin鈥檚 Nai Jaana. Plus deep dives into her favourite tunes, tales from her life, and the occasional rant. It鈥檚 music, culture, and storytelling rolled into one unforgettable show. Produced in Birmingham by Solis Productions for 麻豆社 Asian Network.

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