Iqbal S. Atwal, born in Punjab, India and now living in Ottawa, Canada, speaks fluent Punjabi, English, and Hindi. He has studied in both India (Jalandhar, Patiala) and Canada (Montreal and Ottawa) where he obtained a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and a master’s degree in Engineering.

During his studies in Punjab, he gained interest for radio programming and began participating in discussions related to youth. He presented many ‘Meri Pasand’ youth programs at the All India Radio Station Jalandhar. Iqbal is influenced by Punjabi folk, Bhangra, as well as upbeat DJ songs but brings his own style to “Apna Punjab and Bhangra Nation,”. He loves to paint a picture and present a story around the songs which he selects, so that it can leave a lasting impression and appreciation for those songs in the minds of the listeners.

Join him each Saturday between 5-7 pm EST for two hours of musical entertainment ranging from traditional Punjabi music to the latest Bhangra tracks at 97.9 FM CHIN, Ottawa.