If you would like to know more about any of our artists, all of whom are available for concerts in 2020, please contact us.
RIZWAN-MUAZZAM QAWWALS
Pakistan’s celebrated Sufi maestros Rizwan-Muazzam, nephews of the legendary Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, are the contemporary torchbearers of Qawwali. New album release planned in 2020 with Real World Records.
Visit Rizwan-Muazzam’s official Facebook page.
“Rizwan and Muazzam’s voices climb and swoop as if riding air currents” BBC
Watch Rizwan-Muazzam performing Allah Hoo Allah Hoo in March 2017:
ROOPA PANESAR
UK based Roopa Panesar is one of the finest young sitar players in the world. Roopa has toured extensively in the UK and Europe, performing at major festivals and prestigious venues.
“British-Indian sitar player Roopa Panesar and her band were outstanding” The Independent
Watch Roopa Panesar performing Raag Puriya at Darbar Festival:
PUNJABTRONIX
Electronica meets Punjabi folk – technology meets tradition. This exciting international collaboration between electronic music producer DJ Swami and Punjabi folk musicians is receiving global acclaim.
Find out more on the PunjabTronix website.
“A hypnotic, undulating, dynamically rich exploration of how far sounds from the rich melting pot around the India-Pakistan border can go.” New York Daily News
Watch this highlights video from the UK tour:
SHAHID PARVEZ KHAN
Shahid Parvez Khan represents the seventh generation of the sitar’s family, the Etawah Gharana, and is widely recognised as one of the greatest sitar players in the world.
For more information, visit Shahid Parvez Khan’s website.
“Indian music personified” The Hindu
Meeting of Masters – Ustad Shahid Parvez Khan and Ustad Zakir Hussain:
DJ SWAMI
Award winning DJ and producer Swami produces a pioneering sound of futuristic electronic and world music, fusing dance floor grooves of electronica, house, hip hop and reggae with traditional Indian Punjabi folk and Bhangra roots.
For more information, visit DJ Swami’s website.
“DJ Swami is a visionary pioneer inventing an entirely new type of sound” (BBC Music)
Watch DJ Swami performing Do It Again live with Deep Forest and Gaudi at Trelaze Festival, France:
HASHMAT SULTANA
Hailing from Punjab, India, the talented sisters present a refreshing take on Punjabi folk and Sufi music. With their incredible versatility and powerful vocal performances, they have quickly developed a large and loyal fanbase. Their sensational performances at WOMAD 2018 were described as highlights of the festival.
“The BBC Three Charlie Gillet Stage played host to famous Sufi sisters Hashmat Sultana, who produced a bursting, transcendent performance of religious Sufi music mixed with contemporary Indian beats and thumping kick drums.” Rhythm Passport
Watch Hashmat Sultana’s Domino’s Studio session:
If you would like to know more about any of our artists, all of whom are available for concerts in 2020, please contact us.