Parvyn Singh & Dheeraj Shrestha
BIO
Parvyn Singh is a Punjabi-Australian singer and dancer best known for her work in Bollywood inspired psychedelic rock band The Bombay Royale, and
with her father Dya Singh. Her debut solo record ‘Sa’, was ARIA nominated for ‘Best World Music Album of the Year’ 2022, and was heralded as a
‘multigenre, multicultural, masterpiece’. She’s performed globally from Glastonbury (UK) to Sziget (Hungary) to Womadelaide. She regularly visits India to study North Indian Classical Kathak dancing, which she combines with her upbringing in Bharatnatyam and Punjabi folk Bhangra dance to perform and teach dance to all ages. Parvyn also performs with her husband Josh Bennett in Bhangra Beats.
Dheeraj Shrestha was born in Kathmandu, Nepal, and is recognized as the foremost tabla percussionist in Australia. Formally trained in tabla with guru Pt. Hom Nath Upadhyaya, Dheeraj is internationally acclaimed, known worldwide for his easy flowing, creative style, clarity, and exciting improvisation. He has over 20 years of professional music experience, and has toured internationally for many years, as well as teaching music in Australia and Nepal. Dheeraj is currently based in Brisbane.
SHOWS
Bollywood Rhythms
- Kinder
- Primary
A colourful blend of Indian percussion and dance featuring Parvyn Singh & Dheeraj Shrestha.
Bollywood dancing is enjoying unprecedented popularity due to the Bollywood film industry. Bollywood fuses rap, raga, latin and hip-hop into a lively mixture of folk, classical, global and local traditions.
Parvyn performs traditional Indian song and dance accompanied by master Tabla player Dheeraj Shrestha. The performance gives students insight into Indian music, dance and culture.
Dheeraj will go over percussive rhythms with students, while Jamel even teaches some popular Bollywood moves, students and teachers alike can participate!
“Congratulations! It was JUST AMAZING. So Wonderful, it was Educational PERFECTION, an absolute standout! Loved the rhythms and the way Dheeraj adapted his language. Thanks for organizing this performance for our school” – St Joseph’s School, Corinda QLD
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