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Currently based between the UK and hometown of Calgary, Raghav’s blend of R&B with hip-hop and dancehall beats has made him India’s first “crossover” artist. He has made his introduction to the UK public on four top ten smashes and a top twenty hit. Raghav has sold an unprecendented 1.3 million copies of 2004 debut album Storyteller around the globe and his videos on YouTube.com chart hundreds of thousands of views. He holds the title of  the 6th biggest international selling album of all time in India. Raghav has also won a MOBO for Best Collaboration, an Asian Achievers Award, an Urban Music Award, two UK Asian Music gongs and the Southern Asian Music Award for Best Artist. He consistently tours the UK, India and the States, his single and music video My Kinda Girl features hip-hop legend Redman. His second album entitled Identity released in September 2009, which he’s co-wrote with the likes of Cutfather and Joe (Pussycat Dolls), Peter Wade (JLo) and Jazzwad (Damian Marley).
http://www.raghav.com/
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With her striking charisma, distinguished charm and stunning looks, the mesmerizing Diva, took the world by storm becoming one of the most sought after artists in the South Asian community. Saima’s career is destined for continued success not only in Canada, Pakistan & India but her fame is fast spreading across the world. Watch out for Saima’s new Album was released in 2009.
http://saimakhan.net/

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We would like to introduce you to Rhythm In Motion. Our motto. “Dance your way to Fitness,” is a chance for you to gain a healthier lifestyle while adding the spice of Bollywood. We offer a fitness regiment in the form of Indo Jazz (bollywood). Our target audience is for individuals who would like to implement a workout routine that is fun and beneficial by mixing the spice of bollywood and a theme of a structured fitness class. This opportunity gives us a chance to target health and fitness by using our cultural strengths.
The kids that will be performing are from Virasat Peace Organization. . It is a bhangra/ghidda school which has outsourced an instructor for bollywood dance. They are showcasing a fusion piece which has been choreographed by instructors from Academy of Cre8ive Arts and Rhythm in Motion to include fitness, fun, and dance

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Born in Montreal before moving to Orlando at the age of 15, after living in Orlando for seven years she returned to Montreal and obtained a degree in Psychology at Concordia University. She has been singing and writing music since childhood, including orchestra score for her high school graduation. While in Florida she often performed at Disney World, more recently was on CTV’s Telethon of the Stars and performed at the first ever RBC desiFEST Montreal at the Just For Laughs Museum. She released her debut EP in Fall 2009. She spent a month in a village in Malawi, Africa on an HIV/AIDS research trip, and had the chance to sing at churches, for villagers and at politicians’ homes – Prita donated a portion of proceeds from her debut EP to the village. Acclaimed South Asian Canadian fusion band JoSH is producing several of her new songs.

http://www.pritamusic.com
http://www.myspace.com/pritarocks

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Triple-threat vocalist/songwriter/producer who sings in English, Hindi and Punjabi. His musical journey began at the age of 12 as a winner of Bollywood’s most popular music TV show Antakhshari. He has performed at over 300 live shows and festivals worldwide, including the Miss India-Canada Beauty Pageant, Desi Idol and many more. He boasts one of the highest viewed MySpace & YouTube profiles amongst independent artists in Canada, in part due to the success of the hit single “Jadoo” with Blitzkrieg and Roach Killa. His debut album No Boundaries was released Summer 2009 under major label banners in India and the UK.
http://www.parichayonline.com
http://www.myspace.com/parichay

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McMaster’s imMACculate dance team competes at a university level to showcase the many different dance styles of India. At the South Asian Alliance Culture Show this past March, the imMACculate dance team placed first amongst 13 other universities in the Bhangra category.

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Born in Trinidad and Tobago is a reggae/raggasoca singer and songwriter * Now in his 3rd year in the music industry, he is currently working with renowned producer Smokey, who owns and operates the Smoke Shop.
http://www.logunmusic.com
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The majority of dholis bring you dhol performances for your listening and viewing pleasure. Then there is what the Lethal Dholis are renowned for: taking you on a dhol experience which will truly leave you craving for more. With a verifiable track record of heart stopping displays of percussion like you’ve never seen before, the Lethal Dholis have truly established themselves as percussion powerhouses. Having been on the scene for over a decade and being the preferred accompanists of artists such as Sukshinder Shinda, Aman Hayer, Punjabi MC, RDB, Lehmber Hussainpuri, Jazzy B, Manak-E, Angrez Ali and Stereo Nation to name a select few, they are living testament to the saying “there is no substitute for experience”. Having performed on renowned stages like the Molson Amphitheatre, DesiFEST at Dundas square, Wonderland’s Kingswood music theatre, and the Hershey centre to name a few, it’s safe to say they have their share of experience with all types of audiences and stages . They bring energy, skill and charisma in a neat, colourful package to any stage or dance floor they set foot on, ensuring audiences are witnessing something special.

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Born and raised in British Columbia, Krystal’s performing career has taken her all over the world. Recent appearances include a role on the television show “Rent A Goalie” and an appearance on CBC’s Rick Mercer Report. Past credits include performing in the World Premiere Cast of THE LORD OF THE RINGS in Toronto, the Original Broadway Cast of AR Rahman’s BOMBAY DREAMS in New York City as an understudy to the lead, and dancing alongside John Travolta in the 2007 hit movie-musical HAIRSPRAY! You can also catch Krystal’s dancing in the films REPO: THE GENETIC OPERA starring Sarah Brightman and Paris Hilton and THE LOVE GURU starring Mike Myers, Jessica Alba and Justin Timberlake, on which she also acted as assistant choreographer. In 2004, Dance Spirit Magazine named her one of “Broadway’s Young Stars”. Live stage performances include shows with Alicia Keys, Jennifer Lopez and Jann Arden and European tour with Greg Denard/GDO Soul. Krystal is currently appearing in Discover Ontario’s Tourism commercial starring Canadian Idol contestant Toya Alexis and can be seen on MTV Canada’s “Dancing with the Hosts” as Paul The Interns’ dance partner and choreographer. The newest venture is her production and dance company HOUSE OF KIRAN which has produced AN ANTIQUE SONG; REVISITING SHAKESPEARE’S SONNETS for the Speech and Stuttering Institute of Ontario, a contemporary production of A CHORUS LINE for RBC DesiFEST and an upcoming film commision for BRAVO!FACT.
http://www.krystalgarib.net

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Kazak’s music contains compelling and poetic lyrics, rhythmic beats and vibrations, and a forceful emotional charge. With packed local concerts and performances, fans from every age group and all areas and ethnicities, as well as a new album on its way, Kazak has made its mark on the global South Asian music scene.
For their debut album, Avraga, Kazak has worked with producer and sound engineer Aamer Hassan. Besides leaving their imprint on Toronto’s South Asian music scene, Kazak hopes it’ll lead the way for other South Asians to follow.
http://www.kazak.ca

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