PunjabTronix is set to perform at 2018 SXSW Music Festival. The group recently toured the East Coast of the USA this March. PunjabTronix is a forward-looking experience of technology and cutting edge British electronic music connecting with the traditions of Punjab – culminating in an exciting new musical and visual experience.
PunjabTronix delivers live electronic dance music with Punjabi dhol drums, vocals, stringed instruments and the hypnotic sounding double flute algoza.
The group is a collaboration between award-winning British electronic music producer DJ Swami and an ensemble of acclaimed Punjabi musicians from Swami’s ancestral homeland in northern India: multi-instrumentalist Vijay Yamla on tumbi, tumba, algoza and bugchu; Dheera Singh on sarangi; percussionist Naresh Kuki on dhol and dholak; and vocalist Gurtej Singh.
PunjabTronix’s shows include striking visuals programmed live on-site by English filmmaker John Minton.
The group has an excellent debut album titled PunjabTronix.
SXSW Festival:
March 14, 2018
Barcelona
209 E 6th St, Austin
8:00 p.m.
March 16, 2018
Palm Door on Sixth
508 E 6th St, Austin
8:00 p.m.
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