Tag Archives: Michael Jackson

19Sep/26

Diljit Dosanjh and the Punjabi Invasion

September 19, 2026MusicAmar Singh Chamkila, Amar Singh Chamkila Impact Dosanjh, Bhangra, Diljit Dosanjh, Dosanjh, Dosanjh Kalan, Emmy Contender, Gaye Wembley Oye, Imtiaz Ali, India, Indian films, Jatt Romantic, London, Michael Jackson, Netflix, New York, Punjab, Punjabi language, Punjabi music, Punjabi people, Sanson Ki Mala Pe, Singers, United Kingdom, Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khanadmin

The Turbaned Tide: How Diljit Dosanjh Rewrote Global Pop History at Wembley Stadium

Sat Sep 19 2026 /Mpelembe Media/ — On September 12, 2026, Diljit Dosanjh made history as the first Punjabi artist to headline London’s iconic Wembley Stadium, bringing his global AURA World Tour to a sold-out crowd of over 90,000 fans. The performance represented a major cultural watershed, placing Punjabi music squarely on a premier international stage historically occupied by legendary acts like Michael Jackson, Prince, and Queen. Rather than diluting his artistic presentation or assimilating to meet Western crossover expectations, Dosanjh championed Punjabi language, attire, and identity throughout the show, opening with his signature exclamation “Punjabi Aa Gaye Wembley Oye!” and offering complimentary turban-tying for venue attendees. Continue reading →

05May/23

Turbo played with a broom in a dance, how epic is that?

May 5, 2023MusicAdolfo, African-American dance, Bobby Brown, Breakdancing, Breakin', English-language films, Entertainers, Films, Jeffrey Daniel, Lucinda Dickey, Michael Chambers, Michael Jackson, Milo, Moonwalk, Musicians, New York City, Ollie Jerry, Sam McMurray, Shabba Doo, Street dance, Toni Basiladmin

There is no definitive answer to the question of who taught Michael Jackson the moonwalk. Jeffrey Daniel, a member of the R&B group Shalamar, claims to have taught Jackson the move in 1982. However, Jackson himself has said that he learned the moonwalk from several different people, including Daniel, Bobby Brown, and Turbo from the movie “Breakin’.” Continue reading →

04Nov/22

SONY MUSIC & THE ESTATE OF MICHAEL JACKSON ANNOUNCE THE START OF THE THRILLER 40 GLOBAL CAMPAIGN

November 4, 2022MusicAlbums, King of Pop, Michael Jackson, Musicians, Singers, Sony, Sony Music, Thrilleradmin

Forty years after the release of Thriller, the album that catapulted Michael Jackson into the superstardom stratosphere, Sony Music and The Estate of Michael Jackson announce the start of the global campaign to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the King of Pop’s landmark album. As part of the campaign, the Estate of Michael Jackson and Sony Music will host fan events around the world, all free to the public, including immersive experiences, screenings of the Thriller 40 documentary and other fan parties. Continue reading