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New talent boosts Asian Network's music credentials
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Noreen Khan, formerly of Club Asia, will join the ´óÏó´«Ã½ Asian Network from next month as the station boosts its music offering, it was announced today.
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Khan takes the reins of the Asian Network Chart (Saturdays, 1-3pm) from 21 April 2007.
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Whilst hard-hitting journalism will still be a key feature for the station, music will be increasingly central to all of its daily programming.
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The Drive Show with Adil Ray will be extended to four hours daily (3-7pm), with an emphasis on playing the best in Asian music from across the UK and around the world.
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From 26 May 2007, a brand new two-hour Bhangra-orientated show will be at the core of Saturday evenings and future plans include the development of Bollywood programming and music.
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Noreen Khan, who made her name championing New British Asian music, said of her new appointment: "I'm very much into British-Asian music of all types – which is why I have always listened to Asian Network. I'm really looking forward to hosting the Asian Network Chart and to playing a whole host of great tracks."
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Mark Strippel, Head of Music, Asian Network, says: "I'm pleased to welcome Noreen Khan as part of the talented music line-up of the Asian Network.
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"Noreen has the potential to develop as a presenter right at the leading edge of what is one of the most important programmes on radio for British-Asian music. It is a huge platform."
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Last month, it was announced that Nihal will take the reins of the Asian Network phone-in (weekdays, 9am-noon) from 8 May 2007.
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Nihal has made his name championing Asian music and youth issues and is now the youngest Board member of the British Council as well as being a hard-working broadcaster on ´óÏó´«Ã½ Television, ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 1 and the Asian Network.
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Bob Shennan, Asian Network Controller, says: "Our job is to attract and retain the best talent to provide the best possible service for our current and future listeners.
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"I am delighted that Noreen and Nihal are keen to broaden their careers with the Asian Network. It is a coup for the station. Our audience deserves and demands the best."
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