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NAME:: Rhythm in Motion School of Performing Arts
HOMETOWN:: 10 SECOND BIO:: Rhythm in Motion School of Performing Arts |
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Rhythm in Motion School of Performing Arts
We would like to introduce you to Rhythm In Motion. Our motto. “Dance your way to Fitness,” is a chance for you to gain a healthier lifestyle while adding the spice of Bollywood. We offer a fitness regiment in the form of Indo Jazz (bollywood). Our target audience is for individuals who would like to implement a workout routine that is fun and beneficial by mixing the spice of bollywood and a theme of a structured fitness class. This opportunity gives us a chance to target health and fitness by using our cultural strengths.
The kids that will be performing are from Virasat Peace Organization. . It is a bhangra/ghidda school which has outsourced an instructor for bollywood dance. They are showcasing a fusion piece which has been choreographed by instructors from Academy of Cre8ive Arts and Rhythm in Motion to include fitness, fun, and dance
HOMETOWN:: Penticton, British Columbia
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Born and raised in British Columbia, Krystal’s performing career has taken her all over the world. Recent appearances include a role on the television show “Rent A Goalie” and an appearance on CBC’s Rick Mercer Report. Past credits include performing in the World Premiere Cast of THE LORD OF THE RINGS in Toronto, the Original Broadway Cast of AR Rahman’s BOMBAY DREAMS in New York City as an understudy to the lead, and dancing alongside John Travolta in the 2007 hit movie-musical HAIRSPRAY! You can also catch Krystal’s dancing in the films REPO: THE GENETIC OPERA starring Sarah Brightman and Paris Hilton and THE LOVE GURU starring Mike Myers, Jessica Alba and Justin Timberlake, on which she also acted as assistant choreographer. In 2004, Dance Spirit Magazine named her one of “Broadway’s Young Stars”. Live stage performances include shows with Alicia Keys, Jennifer Lopez and Jann Arden and European tour with Greg Denard/GDO Soul. Krystal is currently appearing in Discover Ontario’s Tourism commercial starring Canadian Idol contestant Toya Alexis and can be seen on MTV Canada’s “Dancing with the Hosts” as Paul The Interns’ dance partner and choreographer. The newest venture is her production and dance company HOUSE OF KIRAN which has produced AN ANTIQUE SONG; REVISITING SHAKESPEARE’S SONNETS for the Speech and Stuttering Institute of Ontario, a contemporary production of A CHORUS LINE for RBC DesiFEST and an upcoming film commision for BRAVO!FACT.
http://www.krystalgarib.net
HOMETOWN:: Hamilton
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McMaster’s imMACculate dance team competes at a university level to showcase the many different dance styles of India. At the South Asian Alliance Culture Show this past March, the imMACculate dance team placed first amongst 13 other universities in the Bhangra category.
HOMETOWN:: Toronto
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The majority of dholis bring you dhol performances for your listening and viewing pleasure. Then there is what the Lethal Dholis are renowned for: taking you on a dhol experience which will truly leave you craving for more. With a verifiable track record of heart stopping displays of percussion like you’ve never seen before, the Lethal Dholis have truly established themselves as percussion powerhouses. Having been on the scene for over a decade and being the preferred accompanists of artists such as Sukshinder Shinda, Aman Hayer, Punjabi MC, RDB, Lehmber Hussainpuri, Jazzy B, Manak-E, Angrez Ali and Stereo Nation to name a select few, they are living testament to the saying “there is no substitute for experience”. Having performed on renowned stages like the Molson Amphitheatre, DesiFEST at Dundas square, Wonderland’s Kingswood music theatre, and the Hershey centre to name a few, it’s safe to say they have their share of experience with all types of audiences and stages . They bring energy, skill and charisma in a neat, colourful package to any stage or dance floor they set foot on, ensuring audiences are witnessing something special.
HOMETOWN:: Toronto
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From traditional Bhangra to entertaining stunts, Nachde Tapde Punjabi strives to please audiences of all ages. What started out as two people with an idea has now blossomed into a unique multi-talented team. In addition to Bhangra, NTP excels in various types of dance including Hip Hop, Bollywood and Fusion. The members of NTP Bhangra have come together from notable teams such as Nachdi Jawani, Trinjan, and various South Asian Alliance dance teams to form a team that truly combines the best of the best.
With much experience performing for large audiences, NTP continues to please crowds while appreciating the traditional aspects of Bhangra. Whether it’s a wedding, birthday or any other special occasion, NTP Bhangra will be sure to deliver a memorable performance.
http://www.ntpbhangra.com
HOMETOWN:: Montreal
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- Born in Montreal before moving to Orlando at the age of 15, after living in Orlando for seven years she returned to Montreal and obtained a degree in Psychology at Concordia University * Has been singing and writing music since childhood, including orchestra score for her high school graduation * While in Florida she often performed at Disney World, more recently was on CTV’s Telethon of the Stars and performed at the first ever RBC desiFEST Montreal at the Just For Laughs Museum * Currently studying music at Vanier College, set to release her debut EP in Fall 2009 * Spent a month in a village in Malawi, Africa on an HIV/AIDS research trip, had the chance to sing at churches, for villagers and at politicians’ homes – Prita will be donating a portion of proceeds from her debut EP to the village, and is also recording a Malawi song she learned to raise awareness * Acclaimed South Asian Canadian fusion band JoSH is producing several of her new songs
http://www.pritamusic.com
http://www.myspace.com/pritarocks
HOMETOWN:: Toronto
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Kazak’s music contains compelling and poetic lyrics, rhythmic beats and vibrations, and a forceful emotional charge. With packed local concerts and performances, fans from every age group and all areas and ethnicities, as well as a new album on its way, Kazak has made its mark on the global South Asian music scene.
For their debut album, Kazak is working with producer and sound engineer Aamer Hassan. Besides leaving their imprint on Toronto’s South Asian music scene, Kazak hopes it’ll lead the way for other South Asians to follow.
http://www.kazak.ca
HOMETOWN:: Toronto
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With her striking charisma, distinguished charm and stunning looks, the mesmerizing Diva, took the world by storm becoming one of the most sought after artists in the South Asian community. Saima’s career is destined for continued success not only in Canada, Pakistan & India but her fame is fast spreading across the world. Watch out for Saima’s new Album coming in 2009.
http://saimakhan.net/
HOMETOWN:: Toronto
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LPC, was originally formed in September ’08. The band was formed when musicians from 5 different local bands joined together to give the band’s music a variety of Pop, Rock, Punk to Bollywood sounds. Adi (guitars and vocals) and Altamash (guitars and vocals), Samer ( on lead vocals), Ahmed (on drums), Ahsen (on bass) and Shariq (on bass).
HOMETOWN:: Toronto
10 SECOND BIO:: * Have performed throughout North America for the past 8 years on a weekly basis * Most recent success has come from competitions, in which they are currently ranked the #1 team out of North America having placed 1st five times and 2nd place three times during the past 2 years
http://www.sgpd.ca
HOMETOWN:: Toronto
10 SECOND BIO:: * Born in Trinidad and Tobago is a reggae/raggasoca singer and songwriter * Now in his 3rd year in the music industry, he is currently working with renowned producer Smokey, who owns and operates the Smoke Shop.
http://www.logunmusic.com
http://www.myspace.com/logunmusic
HOMETOWN:: Toronto
10 SECOND BIO:: * Jatinder Saud fuses modern rhymes with traditional Punjabi music, former leader of The Dhol Foundation with debut solo album releasing in mid 2009 * Jatinder started playing percussion at 8 years old, career highlight was recently performing alongside Grammy winner Nelly Furtado and Canada’s acclaimed fusion band JoSH at the Air Canada Centre * MC J.D. has been active in the Canadian music scene since the early 1990’s, has defined versatility by collaborating with several alternative rock bands and even creating a name for freestyling in French * MC J.D.‘s appears on the hit Joti Dhillon single “Desi Desi” alongside Bala Lasara, single has received heavy rotation in the UK, India and North America
HOMETOWN:: Toronto
10 SECOND BIO:: * For over a decade, Baba Kahn’s residency nightclubs have attracted thousands on a weekly basis and become the most successful top 40 parties in Toronto * Has toured across North America, the UK and China, and has received numerous awards including Canada’s most celebrated club DJ at the Toronto DJ Awards, Urban DJ of The Year at the UMAC Awards and the MyBindi DJ of The Year Award among many others * Co-founder of Scratch Lab DJ Institute, Canada’s first and only DJ school * Recently released his debut album Culture Shock: East Meets West on SPG/Universal Music, with the album spawning two international hit singles – “Tonight” featuring Kardinal Offishall, Fatman Scoop, Lomatic, and Sunny Brown as well as “Shiva”, a thrilling electronic smash that charted #34 on Canadian Club Dance Charts
http://www.babakahn.com
http://www.myspace.com/djbabakahn
HOMETOWN:: Vancouver
10 SECOND BIO:: * Formed in 2006, beginning with Nick Chowlia on keys, Pip Dhaliwal on drums, Ravi Binning on dhol, Jatinder Dhesi (JP) on dholak and Ricky Thinda on bass guitar, later adding vocalist Inder Kooner * Have shared the stage with legendary bhangra artists such as Malkit Singh, RDB, and Jassi Sidhu among many others
http://www.myspace.com/enkarma
http://www.enkarma.ca
HOMETOWN:: London Ontario
10 SECOND BIO:: * Most success of any South Asian Canadian artist to date on mainstream Canadian radio with numerous hit singles from debut independent album Deeper * Singles also received heavy rotation on numerous radio stations in the UK and on satellite radio in the US * Sumeet signed a major record deal to release Deeper in Japan, where the album shipped 10,000 copies * Lead single “Agony” featuring legendary reggae singer Elephant Man was included on numerous compilations including Universal Records’ DanceHall Hits 2004 * “Agony” was featured in Nike campaign receiving airplay on their web site and in Nike stores across North America, as well as throughout season one of VH1’s reality show Can’t Get A Date * Sumeet was the only contemporary North American artist to be invited to feature on “We Can Make It Better”, a charity single and music video by UK producer Mukhtar Sahota and Oscar winning Indian composer A.R. Rahman
http://www.sumeetmusic.com/
http://www.myspace.com/sumeetmusic
HOMETOWN:: Toronto
10 SECOND BIO:: * Internationally acclaimed Canadian band based in Toronto * Have performed over a hundred live shows across North America and Pakistan, often for thousands of fans * Debut EP Standard Issue and accompanying music video received heavy airplay in Pakistan
http://www.falakmusic.com
HOMETOWN:: Toronto
10 SECOND BIO:: * Trained by legendary South Asian singer Kuldeep Manak * Has recorded over 200 songs in his 15 year career, collaborating with the likes of Ms. Pooja and Yudhveer Manak, receiving heavy UK airplay * Performed across the world including tours with best-selling bhangra singers Jazzy B and Sukshinder Shinda * Debut solo album with BaseCamp Records set to release later this year
HOMETOWN:: Vancouver
10 SECOND BIO:: * Released their first mixtape in June 2007, fusing hip-hop with Punjabi and Latin influences * Hit single “For You” received first place in Vancouver’s 2006 International Songwriting Competition (hip-hop/R&B category), leading to extensive mainstream media coverage in Vancouver * Perform regularly across Vancouver, have opened for mainstream acts like Fat Joe and Sweat Shop Union as well as legendary desi artists such as Malkit Singh and Aman Hayer * Debut album releasing Spring 2009
http://www.sfu.ca/aslammp
HOMETOWN:: Toronto
10 SECOND BIO:: * Aspiring musician since the age of three, beginning training as a classical pianist under the instruction of her father * Received honors distinction for the completion of her grade 10 in classical piano with the Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto * Began playing alto saxophone while studying at Cardinal Carter Academy for the Performing Arts, won first place at the Kiwanis music festival in two subsequent years for saxophone quartet ensembles * Began singing in jazz choirs, including the University of Toronto’s Hart House jazz choir * Since 2004 has performed regularly across Canada, the States and the UK, with her debut album set to be released Spring 2009
http://www.myspace.com/amandadavidsmusic
HOMETOWN:: Toronto
10 SECOND BIO:: * Triple-threat vocalist/songwriter/producer who sings in English, Hindi and Punjabi * Musical journey began at the age of 12 as a winner of Bollywood’s most popular music TV show Antakhshari * Has performed at over 300 live shows and festivals worldwide, including the Miss India-Canada Beauty Pageant, Desi Idol and many more * Boasts one of the highest viewed MySpace & YouTube profiles amongst independent artists in Canada, in part due to the success of the hit single “Jadoo” with Blitzkrieg and Roach Killa * His debut album No Boundaries is set to be released Summer 2009 under major label banners in India and the UK
http://www.parichayonline.com
http://www.myspace.com/parichay
HOMETOWN:: Calgary
10 SECOND BIO:: * Currently based between the UK and hometown of Calgary * Blend of R&B with hip-hop and dancehall beats made him India’s first “crossover” artist, this 27-year-old made his introduction to the UK public on four top ten smashes and a top twenty hit * Sold an unprecendented 1.3 million copies of 2004 debut album Storyteller around the globe, videos on YouTube.com chart hundreds of thousands of views * Holds the title of 6th biggest international selling album of all time in India * Won a MOBO for Best Collaboration, an Asian Achievers Award, an Urban Music Award, two UK Asian Music gongs and the Southern Asian Music Award for Best Artist * Consistently tours the UK, India and the States, his new single and music video My Kinda Girl features hip-hop legend Redman * Putting the finishing touches to his second album entitled Identity releasing September 2009, which he’s co-writing with the likes of Cutfather and Joe (Pussycat Dolls), Peter Wade (JLo) and Jazzwad (Damian Marley)
http://www.raghav.com/
http://www.myspace.com/raghavmusic
HOMETOWN:: Toronto
10 SECOND BIO:: * Opened for the likes of Russell Peters, Kardinal Offishal and Panjabi MC * Performs regularly across Canada, the States and the UK * Shot music video for hit single “Nothing Like Me” live on stage at RBC desiFEST Toronto 2008
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Jay-Deala-of-M-Way-Entertainment-Inc/21389215404
HOMETOWN:: Mississauga
10 SECOND BIO:: * World’s predominant South Asian hip-hop artist, has performed across Canada, the States and the UK including a BBC Asian Network university tour * Was first discovered by legendary DJ/producer Panjabi MC, who featured tracks from a Blitzkrieg mixtape on the online radio show 60 Minutes of Desi * Name means “lightning warfare” given to this hip-hop artist by his friend Robby who was the unfortunate victim of a triple homicide in Toronto * Has collaborated with cream of the crop of UK South Asian industry including Mentor Kolektiv, Tigerstyle, Bikram Singh, Punjabi Hit Squad and The Sona Family * 3 singles in the BBC Asian Network top 10, has been featured on the BBC Asian Network’s live music showcase on BBC2 * His debut album The Rhyme Book earned him two UK Asian Music Award nominations – Best Newcomer and Best Urban Act
http://www.getblitz.com
http://www.myspace.com/twenty2k
HOMETOWN:: Toronto
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Meditating Minds Entertainment (MME) was established in 2002 by founder and CEO Rocky Jeyam to fill the void in the Canadian urban landscape. MME has evolved into one of Canada’s rising entertainment companies in just five years. The success of MME is largely due to our unique core group of artist’s and producers. Our artist’s come from a wide variety of cultural and social backgrounds that resonate through our music.
http://www.meditatingmindsent.com/
http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=62601962
HOMETOWN:: Sebha, Libya
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Roach was born in a small city called Sebha, in Libya which is in the heart of the Sahara desert. At the age of ten, him and his family were forced to migrate to Canada due to the country’s educational limits. At the age of 12, Roach was introduced to the life of urban music and from the first sounds of reggae, he fell in love with the culture which inspired him to become a reggae artist. At the early age of 14, Roach collaborated with producers from the Greater City of Toronto and released an underground Reggae album called “ROACHSTAFARIAN” of which he sold 6000 units across North America.
The New Album titled “ The Revolution” with its first single Yara Dildara dropping in Fall.
http://www.myspace.com/roachkilladot
