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The New Sound of Asian Britain
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| |  | |  Mona's rise to the forefront of British Asian music wasn't entirely unexpected thanks to her family pedigree and enteringÌýthe music business at the age of six.
Best known for: 'Ve Mundeya' from Akhiyan Vich Yaar Vasda
Current single/album: - Kankaan de Ohle / The Second Chapter
Up and coming: Appearances at Summer Mela 2004
MonaÌýhas become the definitive diva of British Asian music and one ofÌýits most sought-after young artists. The only child of bhangra legend Channi Singh, of Alaap fame, Mona spent most of her youth at her Father's gigs. Vocally trained by him she appeared as a backing vocalist on many of his albums. His influence and traditional style areÌýreflected in the style of her own music.
Her first album Akhiyan Vich Yaar Vasda (The Beginning) was released in 2000 and featured theÌýsuccessful 'Ve Mundeya'. She followed this up with the 2003 hit album The Second Chapter.
More recently Mona appeared on Top of the Pops in December 2003 with Basement Jaxx. She features on their song 'Lucky Star' alongside Mercury Prize Winner, Dizzee Rascal.
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