Dhol Academy
A predominatly traditional Indian Punjabi Drum Group based and founded in London, currently holding classes and workshops whilst touring the United Kingdom with various shows and acts.
Overview
Dhol Academy started as place to get youth off the streets and involve them with a culture which allows them to showcase their talents. Some of the original players are now involved within the MusicAL environment. Dhol Academy is a traditional Indian Dhol drumming group and has a strong involvement with charities and good causes. Dhol academy perform annually at the Rise Festival which has a strong multicultural antiracial message for London.
Major performances
- Notting Hill Carnival
- Glastonbury Festival
- Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee 1
- London Mela 2
- Rise Festival
- Paradise Gardens 3
- Regent Street Festival4
In the DholDrums (The biggest Dhol drum in the world)
Dhol Academy May Be best known for its "in the Dhol Drums act" Which features the biggest Dhol in the world A processional music show, inspired by the north Indian dhol drum, created by the Dhol Academy and Walk the Plank5. A giant, mobile dhol drum (3m x 5m) is processed through the street, flanked by drummers and 2 stilted characters that interact with the audience.
Collaborations
See also
- Dhol
- Bhangra
External links
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