Dha

The release of Dha’s self-titled new album heralds a new wave in Eastern fusion music for Australia. Exploring the unique cross over of powerhouse percussive music laced with traditional Indian sounds and western grooves and rhythms, Dha is an eastern fusion ensemble that blurs all boundaries, casting a haunting yet uplifting spell on audiences.

Since their formation in 1999 Dha has thrilled their audiences at world music festivals such as: Bellingen Global Carnival, Woodford Folk Festival, Carnivalé, and the Asian Music Festival at the Sydney Opera House. The Dha collective consists of some of the most renowned Australian musical innovators, specialists in a variety of fields. The Singh brothers (Bobby on Tabla and Sukhi on vocals), who lead the group, are both internationally renowned as leading classical Indian musicians.

Bobby Singh is a musician occupying a rare and privileged position between classical and cutting edge contemporary musical forms, often collaborating with electronic artists, infusing and twisting Eastern influences into current sounds. Dha is a tribute to this cross pollination. Dha also features Ben Walsh, best known for his work with live electronic outfit The Bird and junk percussion group Pablo Percusso; Cleis Pierce, known for her beautiful violin contributes to Coolangubra and Kev Carmody; Greg Sheehan, a renowned percussionist who formed the innovative Utungan Percussion and recently toured Ireland with the Hot Hothouse Flowers; and Barry Hill, who has performed with members of the Pan African Orchestra in Ghana, performed with Jim Kelly’s Jazz Trio and is currently completing the 3rd CD with his trio Amphibian.

Dha’s new self-titled album, funded by the Australian Institute of Eastern Music, is released by the label Cross Pollination, and distributed by Vitamin Records.

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