Club Kali Stories

And The Beat Goes On

The legacy of Club Kali with DJ Ritu MBE and Rita Hirani OBE at the helm has created ripples and waves over the past three decades. But, what does the future look like? This podcast series is part of Club Kali’s Where East Meets West Project, and is compiled from oral histories recorded as part of the project.  It is supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund, with thanks to National Lottery players. It was produced in collaboration with Social Broadcasts. With audio production and sound design by Lucia Scazzocchio. The content coordinator was Jazz Bhopal. Narrated by Deni Francis. With music courtesy of Kuljit Bhamra and Botown. With special thanks to all the contributors who agreed to share their stories. For more information about Club Kali and what you’ve just heard, visit the website www.clubkali.com [https://clubkali.com/]

Partnering Up To Power Up

Club Kali built bridges to break down barriers. They had space for service providers to give out resources and support groups  within the club. Many felt inspired to set up their own groups and organisations supporting the South Asian LGBTQ+ community and the diversity of needs.  This podcast series is part of Club Kali’s Where East Meets West Project, and is compiled from oral histories recorded as part of the project.  It is supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund, with thanks to National Lottery players. It was produced in collaboration with Social Broadcasts. With audio production and sound design by Lucia Scazzocchio. The content coordinator was Jazz Bhopal. Narrated by Deni Francis. With music courtesy of Kuljit Bhamra and Botown. With special thanks to all the contributors who agreed to share their stories. For more information about Club Kali and what you’ve just heard, visit the website www.clubkali.com [https://clubkali.com/]

Home Is Who You Dance With

The Club Kali dancefloor became a home away from home. Here people formed lifelong friendships and found their chosen family.  People to dance with, to fall in love with, make connections with. And,  to become part of a lifelong, supportive, global community which went way beyond the club walls.  This podcast series is part of Club Kali’s Where East Meets West Project, and is compiled from oral histories recorded as part of the project.  It is supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund, with thanks to National Lottery players. It was produced in collaboration with Social Broadcasts. With audio production and sound design by Lucia Scazzocchio. The content coordinator was Jazz Bhopal. Narrated by Deni Francis. With music courtesy of Kuljit Bhamra and Botown. With special thanks to all the contributors who agreed to share their stories. For more information about Club Kali and what you’ve just heard, visit the website www.clubkali.com [https://clubkali.com/]

All Aboard!

Club Kali became a space that provided a sense of belonging and cultural expression. A safe haven where people could freely express themselves with South Asian culture at the heart of it all. This podcast series is part of Club Kali’s Where East Meets West Project, and is compiled from oral histories recorded as part of the project.  It is supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund, with thanks to National Lottery players. It was produced in collaboration with Social Broadcasts. With audio production and sound design by Lucia Scazzocchio. The content coordinator was Jazz Bhopal. Narrated by Deni Francis. With music courtesy of Kuljit Bhamra and Botown. With special thanks to all the contributors who agreed to share their stories. For more information about Club Kali and what you’ve just heard, visit the website www.clubkali.com [https://clubkali.com/]

Rhythm And Roots

Club Kali became a space that provided a sense of belonging and cultural expression. A safe haven where people could freely express themselves with South Asian culture at the heart of it all. This podcast series is part of Club Kali’s Where East Meets West Project, and is compiled from oral histories recorded as part of the project.  It is supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund, with thanks to National Lottery players. It was produced in collaboration with Social Broadcasts. With audio production and sound design by Lucia Scazzocchio. The content coordinator was Jazz Bhopal. Narrated by Deni Francis. With music courtesy of Kuljit Bhamra and Botown. With special thanks to all the contributors who agreed to share their stories. For more information about Club Kali and what you’ve just heard, visit the website www.clubkali.com [https://clubkali.com/]