DCS are a

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live Bhangra

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formed in 1983. They are seen as one of the first bands of the UK Bhangra scene along with other bands such as Alaap,

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, Heera, Shava Shava led by Nirmal Kumar Nirmal and many more. As well as Bhangra, DCS also perform in

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and

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Discography

*"Teri Shaun" 1985 (Multitone Records) *"Au Nach Lao" 1986 ( EMI) *"123 Go" 1986 (Mighty M Records) *"Bhangra's Gonna Get You" 1990 (Multitone Records) *"DCS O.U.1" 1992 (Multitone Records) *"Doin It" 1994 (Multi/BMG Records) *"Eat Ehythm" 1995 (Multi/BMG Records) *"be with me" 1995? mainstream single *"Punjabi Dance Nation" 1998 (Kamlee Records) **"Tenu Kaul Ke" *"Desi Culture Shock" 2007 (Kamlee Records) **"Oh Jaan Meri Yah" (featuring

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) **"Rab Ne Banaiyan" **"Pilade Pilade" **"Bothle Sharab Diye"

Impact on Bhangra

DCS are seen as the predecessors to and have influenced modern day bands such as B21 and many more. Shin is seen as one of the most prominent Bhangra vocalists from England. DCS are also one of the most respected bands in the industry due to their lack of variation between their recordings as opposed to other live bands and their live performances. In 2005 DCS won "Best Group" at the

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. In 2008 Shin was awarded an "Outstanding Achievement" award at the

for his work with DCS. In 2010 DCS won "Best Band" at the

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References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Dcs (Band) Bhangra (music) musical groups Bhangra (music) Desi musicians Musical groups established in 1983

Discography

Impact on Bhangra

See also

References