Club Kali Stories Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/club-kali-stories Club Kali Listen to the history of this legendary club night from its inception in 1995 to the present day. Club Kali was set up by DJ Ritu MBE and Rita as a London-based club night, it soon grew into an inclusive and welcoming LGBTQ+ community.Club Kali is the UK’s first ever safe space welcoming all LGBTQ+ people to connect and celebrate their diverse South Asian heritage.This safe space enabled connections, friendships, support and celebration through music making a huge difference to people’s lives in the UK and beyond. © Social Broadcasts c7d1b0dc-634c-523f-b3f9-f0251a809f5e yes Podcast Trailer en Tue, 03 Feb 2026 06:00:12 -0800 Tue, 03 Feb 2026 06:02:30 -0800 https://www.clubkali.co.uk/ https://img.transistorcdn.com/SHN8VRkTQ94EFK7OfxkaerJqW24iW0xl3gFOs7guvc4/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS81Y2Nm/ODFiNzVhNzA4MmU4/NjkyYWM3MjcwMjA3/OGRlZS5qcGc.jpg Club Kali Stories https://www.clubkali.co.uk/ serial Social Broadcasts Club Kali Listen to the history of this legendary club night from its inception in 1995 to the present day. Club Kali was set up by DJ Ritu MBE and Rita as a London-based club night, it soon grew into an inclusive and welcoming LGBTQ+ community.Club Kali is the UK’s first ever safe space welcoming all LGBTQ+ people to connect and celebrate their diverse South Asian heritage.This safe space enabled connections, friendships, support and celebration through music making a huge difference to people’s lives in the UK and beyond. Club Kali Listen to the history of this legendary club night from its inception in 1995 to the present day. Queer, South Asian, LGBT, Club, Nightlife, London Club Kali Project No No Podcast Trailer Podcast Trailer trailer f2b5e5cb-6727-47bc-8697-68cf352b2ee7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1b55fdd0 This is Club Kali Stories — a six‑part podcast series celebrating the legendary club night that’s been breaking boundaries since 1995.
Step inside the rhythm, the energy, the memories. Hear from the people who found more than just music, they found freedom, family, and community. Together, they shaped a cultural revolution that still echoes today.
These are real stories, compiled from oral histories recorded as part of Club Kali’s Where East Meets West project.
Stories of love, identity, and liberation on the dance floor.
Join us for Club Kali Stories. A celebration of heritage, pride, and the power of coming together.
 
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, do visit the website www.clubkali.com


]]> This is Club Kali Stories — a six‑part podcast series celebrating the legendary club night that’s been breaking boundaries since 1995.
Step inside the rhythm, the energy, the memories. Hear from the people who found more than just music, they found freedom, family, and community. Together, they shaped a cultural revolution that still echoes today.
These are real stories, compiled from oral histories recorded as part of Club Kali’s Where East Meets West project.
Stories of love, identity, and liberation on the dance floor.
Join us for Club Kali Stories. A celebration of heritage, pride, and the power of coming together.
 
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, do visit the website www.clubkali.com


]]> Fri, 01 Aug 2025 03:23:50 -0700 Social Broadcasts Social Broadcasts 116 This is Club Kali Stories — a six‑part podcast series celebrating the legendary club night that’s been breaking boundaries since 1995.
Step inside the rhythm, the energy, the memories. Hear from the people who found more than just music, they found freedom, family, and community. Together, they shaped a cultural revolution that still echoes today.
These are real stories, compiled from oral histories recorded as part of Club Kali’s Where East Meets West project.
Stories of love, identity, and liberation on the dance floor.
Join us for Club Kali Stories. A celebration of heritage, pride, and the power of coming together.
 
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, do visit the website www.clubkali.com


]]> Queer, South Asian, LGBT, Club, Nightlife, London No Once Upon A Dancefloor 1 1 Once Upon A Dancefloor full b12cf23f-4147-4c9e-b3c9-ecc5ea5a1499 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ee252384 Club Kali first opened their doors in 1995,  at a time when South Asian LGBTQ+ folk needed a safe space to come together and celebrate South Asian heritage through music and dance. 

 

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

]]> Club Kali first opened their doors in 1995,  at a time when South Asian LGBTQ+ folk needed a safe space to come together and celebrate South Asian heritage through music and dance. 

 

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

]]> Tue, 03 Feb 2026 03:51:10 -0800 Social Broadcasts Social Broadcasts 959 Club Kali first opened their doors in 1995,  at a time when South Asian LGBTQ+ folk needed a safe space to come together and celebrate South Asian heritage through music and dance. 

 

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

]]> Queer, South Asian, LGBT, Club, Nightlife, London No Rhythm And Roots 2 2 Rhythm And Roots full ff46f42f-79a9-42f2-8970-fdb707f56f56 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b19f4ae6 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

]]> 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

]]> Tue, 03 Feb 2026 03:53:36 -0800 Social Broadcasts Social Broadcasts 1047 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

]]> Queer, South Asian, LGBT, Club, Nightlife, London No All Aboard! 3 3 All Aboard! full 65cc89a7-94c8-4607-89e7-16e82a20ac14 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c0f5a20b 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


]]> 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


]]> Tue, 03 Feb 2026 03:55:23 -0800 Social Broadcasts Social Broadcasts 1078 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


]]> Queer, South Asian, LGBT, Club, Nightlife, London No Home Is Who You Dance With 4 4 Home Is Who You Dance With full 185eb65f-1640-4faf-98d2-0496fb88255f https://share.transistor.fm/s/17ffaf09 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


]]> 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


]]> Tue, 03 Feb 2026 03:57:07 -0800 Social Broadcasts Social Broadcasts 1049 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


]]> Queer, South Asian, LGBT, Club, Nightlife, London No Partnering Up To Power Up 5 5 Partnering Up To Power Up full 1f271fae-b360-4350-be10-f0b30f3ff89d https://share.transistor.fm/s/fe7b08ca 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

]]> 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

]]> Tue, 03 Feb 2026 03:58:21 -0800 Social Broadcasts Social Broadcasts 991 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

]]> Queer, South Asian, LGBT, Club, Nightlife, London No And The Beat Goes On 6 6 And The Beat Goes On full 84ea4da1-491e-4155-9d5d-ebd0f64f3550 https://share.transistor.fm/s/44199f64 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


]]> 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


]]> Tue, 03 Feb 2026 04:00:10 -0800 Social Broadcasts Social Broadcasts 1066 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


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