Desi bands, singers, performers (entertainment!)

hi guys,

does anyone have any suggestions for a band, singer or performer that i could hire for my wedding? we have hired a dj for the mehendi and the wedding, but we wanted some kind of performance during dinner since its a 4-course meal that’s being served at the table (non-desi food). i don’t mind hiring a non-desi band, but ideally, i’d like to have someone either sing bollywood songs, or have a table/sitar player? even a good dance troupe would be considered, but NOT a bhangara team or anything like that considering it’ll be a formal event.

so far i’ve dropped a few messages to Rimi (look her up on you tube), 786, i’m not interested in RDB and the guy from junoon is an option - Salman Ahmed. does anyone have any contacts, or suggestions?

thank you!

Re: Desi bands, singers, performers (entertainment!)

Janice Miller? the white girl who sings desi songs...she is amazing! saw her at a friends party...she is wonderful...you can contact her on facebook.
Ali Pervez Mehdi is awesome!! he did a great job at our cousin's grad party..he is on fb too.

live tabla/sitar is a good idea..but you may want to pick and choose entertainment based on the guests you are inviting..

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where do you live?
i'm looking into sitar and tabla players for my brother's valima in Toronto.
i've found about three places who can provide both.

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i live in Boston, MA. i'm willing to pay for them to travel here since i seem to have to fly everyone for everything since we have nothing brown here in Boston.

thank you! i can't find janice miller on facebook? would i search her under her full name, or her group?

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does anyone know if I can find them in edmonton or calgary?

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Janice Miller
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Ali Pervez Mehdi
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thank you! i've called Janice and am waiting for a reply.

i just need something to liven up what could be a very boring event, for a guest!

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www.trancesitar.com Fusion and Classical Sitar by Prosad
The Sitar School of Toronto - they could probably refer their top students/instructors