Sikh Stories with Tony Singh - How Hip Hop Opened My Mind and Made Me Think

The Living Memory Association Podcast

Sikh Stories is a podcast series produced in collaboration with Sikh Sanjog, The Living Memory Association and funded by Awards for All Scotland. The project idea came from members of the Sikh Community after images of a Leith Sikh family were displayed at The Wee Museum of Memory. These podcasts highlight the commonality amongst cultures and people that cut across divides. Celebrating their individual experiences, from a love of house music, sharing food and drink with new found friends and embarking on a discovery of spiritual awakening. As a minority group within the wider minority communities, the Sikh community has a relatively low profile, yet has been a part of the fabric of Leith and Edinburgh since the 1940’s. We will celebrate the Sikh community of Leith and Edinburgh increasing the understanding of the wider public of the Sikh community’s experiences and contribution.

Episode 45 of the Thelma Tapes was recorded in our Wee Museum studio by our friend Raj Singh and is a celebration of our partnership with Sikh Sanjog. Celebrity Chef Tony Singh, reminisces about the powerful impact Hip Hop music had on his early life and how this genre of music subsequently propelled him to exploring and delving deeper into race, history and class. The full series can be found on Spotify at: https://sites.libsyn.com/539422/site