Shumena takes over May!
Shumena Akther is taking over May on Asian Network Represents! A Bengali presenter with a love for nostalgic sounds and soulful beats.
New voices. New sounds.
This May on Asian Network Represents, Shumena Akther takes over with a celebration of her Bengali identity and the sounds that have shaped her. From nostalgic Boishakhi Mela memories in London to heartfelt love anthems, she curates a journey through culture, community and connection.
Expect a genre-blending soundtrack featuring Bengali classics, Coke Studio favourites and viral hits from across Pakistan and beyond. With artists like Kaifi Khalil, Asim Azhar and Arijit Singh in the mix, Shumena brings both emotion and energy to the airwaves.
Produced in Birmingham by Solis Productions for BBC Asian Network.
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Nandita, Sovvota & Armeen Musa
Lilabali (Coke Studio Bangla S1)
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Nish
Piriti
- Nish.
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Disa Sarkar
Bhalobasbo Basbo Re
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Tanishk Bagchi & Kikimoteleba
Shohag
- Qinetic Music.
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Sunanda Sharma
Duji Vaar Pyar
- Mad 4 Music.
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Ali Sethi & Quratulain Balouch
Mundiya (Coke Studio Season 12)
- Coke Studio Season 12.
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Asim Azhar & Sabri Sisters
Meri Zindagi Hai Tu (Farooq Got Audio Remix)
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Kaifi Khalil/Wahab Bugti
Kana Yaari
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Karpe, Kaifi Khalil & Delara
Piya Piya Calling (feat. The Quick Style)
- Coke Studio Season 15.
- Coke Studio Pakistan.
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Zain Zohaib & Quratulain Balouch
Thagyan
- Giraffe Pakistan.
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Ed Sheeran & Arijit Singh
Sapphire
- Warner Music.
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Maanu & Annural Khalid
Jhol
- Coke Studio season 15.
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Bilal Shahid & Imaan Chaudry
Priyo Manush
- Bangla Boy Records.
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Asim Azhar, JANI & Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan
Tere Bin Nahi Lagda
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AR Rahman, Yashika Sikka & Irshad Kamil
Tu Kya Jaane (from Amar Singh Chamkila)
- Amar Singh Chamkila.
- Saregama.
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Surinder Kaur & Coachsahb
Do Pall
Broadcasts
- Tue 5 May 202622:00BBC Asian Network
- Sun 10 May 202623:00BBC Asian Network
