Vancouver’s Horsepowar, and other highlights of this year’s Bhangra Fest

Jasleen Powar, aka Horsepowar, is one of the performers at this year's City of Bhangra Festival.

Jasleen Powar, aka Horsepowar, is one of the performers at this year’s City of Bhangra Festival.

Every year, the City of Bhangra Festival brings a colourful, joyous celebration of Indian music and culture to Vancouver and Surrey.

This year is no exception as the festival welcomes out-of-town headliners Jasmine Sandlas and dhol player Malinder Tooray, aka MTOORAY, as well as homegrown talent like Horsepowar (rapper Jasleen Powar, and poster girl for the fest) to the week-long (June 11-18) event. See some highlights, below.

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Vancouver’s Horsepowar, and other highlights of this year’s Bhangra Fest