“desiFEST Presented by Rogers” returns for their 3rd annual Vancouver concert in the Creekside Park at Science World from 5 PM to 10 PM on June 19th. Celebrating the best in South Asian Canadian talent from across the country.
This year’s Vancouver headliner is acclaimed qawwali singer Shahid Ali Khan, student of the legendary Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan. Shahid’s career highlights include composing and performing music for the “Passion of the Christ” soundtrack and performing for the Queen.
Another special Vancouver guest is rap artist IshQ Bector, currently based in India and originally from Winnipeg. Certified in Chinese Medicine with his forte in Acupuncture, Ishq studied acting at the famous Roshan Taneja film studio in Mumbai then went on to host shows on MTV, B4U and Channel V. He has written, produced and sang on films like Dhoom 2, Fight Club and Pyar Ke Side Effects. Since then he has shared the stage with artists like Sean Paul, Mobb Deep, Chamillionaire, John Cena (WWE), and Rishi Rich. Besides releasing his latest CD on Times Music called Dakku Daddy, IshQ was even featured in the hit movie Barsaat alongside Bollywood superstars Bipasha Basu and Priyanka Chopra.
Additional Vancouver performers include Toronto singer Naomi Zaman (whose debut single “Rock Desi” went #1 on Bollywood Radio Berlin in Germany) and local artists Luv Randhawa, Battlekatt, Ray Gill, and many others.
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