Founded in 1999 by the Berkeley Sikh Student Association, Dhol Di Awaz — which translates as “the sound of the dhol [an Indian drum]” — is the oldest bhangra competition on the West Coast.

Dhol players and a brass band at my cousin’s wedding in Delhi, 2005. Photo courtesy of Sunny Jain. When I joined the Sufi rock band Junoon in 2006, I quickly ...

Dhol Tasha Lezim, started by a group of volunteers within ISW, ... Melville compared the activity to a drumming circle, to be used as both a meditative instrument and a form of exercise.

Stanford Bhangra members deliver an animated performance in ornate kurtas and turbans. The group welcomes members of any background and educates them on the Punjabi cultural roots of the dance form.

As the dhol tasha groups and banjo players get ready for the celebrations, we speak to them about what changes this year brings. Explore. Search Thursday, May 08, 2025. New Delhi o C.

Two years ago, twins Rebecca and Rachel Joe knew nothing about playing the dhol. Today, they have over ten thousand followers on their Instagram account, with invitations to play the dhol at ...

Later, he also tried to play dhol. In a video, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar can be seen standing next to PM Modi. The Prime Minister was felicitated with an idol of the tribal leader Birsa Munda.