Person Open DS/UK/22859 DJ Ritu; British DJ DJ Ritu British DJ Female London, England (born - inferred)

Award-winning disc-jockey and trailblazing broadcaster DJ Ritu is a key pioneer of British Asian music. She began playing Bhangra in the 1980s at legendary venues across London, and kick-started her international career on the decks in countries like Canada, Germany, and Sweden. She presented weekly shows across the BBC Radio network for over two decades, co-founded cult Asian Underground label Outcaste Records, and toured in over 35 countries as the band-leader of Sister India. Ritu manages London’s original and leading Bollywood club event, Kuch Kuch Nights, and is the producer of the SOAS Concert Series at the University of London. International Standard Archival Authority Record for Corporate Bodies, Persons and Families - ISAAR(CPF) 2nd edition - ICA 2004 ISBN 2-9521932-2-3 National Council on Archives, Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997 Yes RAHAKirkbride 10/8/2019 Rachael.Fragola 3/1/2022 d0aeafce-d9cf-4a1e-a208-7945ca246508