Profile
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Primary Art Form / Instrument: Multi-percussionist, Multi-instrumentalist, Composer, Sound Designer and Performance Maker.
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Artistic Journey: Indian/Australian multi-percussionist, composer, sound designer and performance maker based in Boorloo, Western Australia, with extensive experience across contemporary music, interdisciplinary performance, theatre, dance, and sound-based artistic practice in Australia and internationally.
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Training & Tradition / Gurus & Mentors: Percussion and drum training under renowned Indian percussionist Ranjit Barot.
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Family / Artistic Heritage: Comes from a distinguished family with a strong heritage in music, dance, choreography, design, and the performing arts. His mother is celebrated Indian choreographer Daksha Sheth, his father is Australian composer and designer Dev Issaro (Devissaro), and his sister is renowned dancer and actress Isha Sharvani.
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Genres / Artistic Styles: Contemporary music, percussion, interdisciplinary performance, sound design, experimental music, theatre, and contemporary dance.
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Performance Style: Combines multi-percussion and multi-instrumental performance with contemporary sound, rhythm, and interdisciplinary artistic expression, creating dynamic musical experiences that connect music with theatre, dance, and visual performance.
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Collaborations: Has worked and performed with renowned artists and groups including Sensorium Theatre, WAAPA, Daksha Sheth Dance Company, George Brooks, Ranjit Barot, Felix Zenger, Maati Baani, and Kutle Khan, among others. His work has also taken him to internationally recognised venues including the Royal Albert Hall (UK) and the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts (USA), as well as the Perth International Arts Festival.
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Releases / Recorded Work: Has been releasing original music worldwide on major online streaming platforms since 2020, spanning contemporary and interdisciplinary musical work.
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Awards & Recognition: Recipient of a Fringe World Weekly Award and a WAM Song of the Year Award for his contemporary composition and performance projects.
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Ensembles / Organisations: Has worked with prominent Australian arts organisations including Encounter Theatre, Co3, Tura New Music, Yirra Yaakin Theatre Company, Ochre Contemporary Dance Company, Sensorium Theatre, and WAAPA.
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Teaching Experience: Occasionally teach a small number of private students on an ad hoc basis, with limited availability due to professional commitments.
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Artistic Approach / Philosophy: Explores the possibilities of music, rhythm, sound, and performance across disciplinary and cultural boundaries. His practice brings together percussion, composition, sound design, theatre, dance, and contemporary performance to create original and immersive artistic experiences.
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Key Qualities / Interests: Multi-disciplinary and cross-cultural artistic practice, percussion, composition, sound design, experimental music, interdisciplinary collaboration, and international performance.
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Professional Career: Multi-percussionist, Composer, Sound Designer and Performance Maker, working across music, theatre, dance, and interdisciplinary performance.
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Location: Perth, Western Australia.
