Delhi 2 Dublin- Mixing East and West (Concert: Temple Bar in LA)
Delhi 2 Dublin is an acoustic-electronic world music band from Vancouver, BC. The band features Tarun Nayar (Tabla & electronics), Sanjay Seran (vocals), Kytami (fiddle), Andrew Kim (electric sitar & guitar), and Ravi Binning (Dhol & tabla). D2D uniquely melds eastern and western music using a mélange of Indian rhythms and melodies, fast Celtic violin, and powerful vocals all on a back drop of hard pounding electronica. This multi-cultural unclassified sound was erected from the vision of Tarun Nayar (D2D’s main composer), who was born to a Punjabi father and a mother of Irish decent.
The Canadian band is relatively difficult to catch in California, or the US for that matter, but I got lucky a month ago I heard D2D at Temple Bar in LA. Their set was phenomenal. The most notable stage performer was Kytami. Her lightening fast fiddle work kept the crowd fixated. Since the compositions are based in electronic beats heavily influenced by Indian percussion the violin acted as a strong counter balance. Her intense stage presence held the dynamics of the group together. In other respects, san-J (Sanjay Seran) holstered the energy by giving the audience powerful vocal lines.
Now don’t get me wrong, there sound is bizarre often resulting in an explosion of dance drum and bass, Irish jig music, Indian pop singing, and Tabla beats and may not be for everyone. But, what is clear that they kept the live audience dancing and happily intrigued for a couple of hours. So you may like these guys better live then in their studio recordings.
In regards to concert specifics, the best moment was the rap battle between Tarun and a guest in Bol (a Tabla Language- where you sing the beats). These musical breaks are what kept the audience engaged and allowed westerners to get a full dose of Indian percussion. Beyond that D2D also touched on reggae, hip hop, and numerous other types of electronic music during their set. This eclectic group has great music and pulls it off live, if you get the chance to see them, go!
The Canadian band is relatively difficult to catch in California, or the US for that matter, but I got lucky a month ago I heard D2D at Temple Bar in LA. Their set was phenomenal. The most notable stage performer was Kytami. Her lightening fast fiddle work kept the crowd fixated. Since the compositions are based in electronic beats heavily influenced by Indian percussion the violin acted as a strong counter balance. Her intense stage presence held the dynamics of the group together. In other respects, san-J (Sanjay Seran) holstered the energy by giving the audience powerful vocal lines.
Now don’t get me wrong, there sound is bizarre often resulting in an explosion of dance drum and bass, Irish jig music, Indian pop singing, and Tabla beats and may not be for everyone. But, what is clear that they kept the live audience dancing and happily intrigued for a couple of hours. So you may like these guys better live then in their studio recordings.
In regards to concert specifics, the best moment was the rap battle between Tarun and a guest in Bol (a Tabla Language- where you sing the beats). These musical breaks are what kept the audience engaged and allowed westerners to get a full dose of Indian percussion. Beyond that D2D also touched on reggae, hip hop, and numerous other types of electronic music during their set. This eclectic group has great music and pulls it off live, if you get the chance to see them, go!
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