An Indian American Dhol band has been invited to take part within the majestic parade from the Capitol Hill to the White Home after the swearing-in ceremony of Donald Trump because the forty seventh president of the US on January 20, making it one other milestone for this small, however influential ethnic group in the US.
Shivam Dhol Tasha Pathak, which is Texas-based Indian conventional drum and snare ensemble, will convey its vibrant beats and energetic rhythms to the guts of Washington, DC, providing the world a glimpse of India’s wealthy musical traditions throughout an occasion that shall be watched by thousands and thousands globally, a media launch mentioned Monday.
This milestone is not only a triumph for the ensemble but in addition a defining second for the Indian neighborhood in Texas and throughout the US and the world. It marks the primary time a dynamic, high-energy Indian conventional drum ensemble from the state of Texas will carry out on such a grand stage, it mentioned.
“The group’s invitation is a testomony to the rising recognition of Indian tradition worldwide and a celebration of the deepening cultural ties between the US and India,” the media launch mentioned.
Previously, the group has carried out at a variety of occasions past non secular festivals and introducing world audiences to the highly effective sound of the Dhol Tasha—a standard drum ensemble. Outstanding amongst them embrace musical concert events, collaborations with African and Japanese percussionists, the Howdy Modi occasion, NBA and NHL halftime reveals, and the ICC T20 World Cup opening ceremony.
“Nonetheless, this efficiency on the sixtieth Presidential Inaugural Parade is the head of their journey. The group’s electrifying drumming and distinctive fusion of conventional Indian rhythms with world influences make them an ideal match for this worldwide stage. Representing Texas, a state celebrated for its cultural variety, the group additionally shines a highlight on the state’s function as a hub for multicultural trade,” the media launch mentioned.
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