Project overview
Project 71 – Desi GuitR sees artist Aziz Ibrahim create new work with its root in his unique guitar expertise. With a focus on ancient South Asian classical instruments, blending musical genres and working collaboratively, cross-media and digitally, he will share their beauty and relevance with contemporary audiences. He will use the sonic capabilities of these instruments to ‘translate’ their essence for heritage, arts, mainstream, online and community spaces, facilitating a free flow of knowledge and cultural exchange in meaningful ways for existing, new and currently disengaged audiences.
Non Touring Activities
No upcoming shows scheduled
Featured Artists

Dalbir Singh Rattan & The Tabla Ensemble
Tabla, Parenth, Indian Classical Vocals, PercussionMaestro Dalbir Singh Rattan leads his student Tabla Ensemble for Aziz Ibrahim's Desi GuitR at New Art Exchanges Nottingham Mela 2018

Johnny J
Digital Specialist, Remixer
Gurpreet Singh
Surangi artist
Inderjit Matharu - Tabla
Visual Artist
Hardeep Pandhal
Visual Artist
Kaviraj Singh - Santoor & Vocals

Sooree Pillay
WriterSooree is an accomplished writer/actor & will work with Aziz to realise the written interpretation of the project.

Tashia Sky
Singer, SongwriterSign up for Project71-Desi GuitR Updates
Partners

Arts Council England
Arts Council England

UCLAN - Preston
Project71 PartnersUCLAN Preston

NAE - New Art Exchange
New Art Exchange is a contemporary art gallery in Nottingham's Hyson Green neighbourhood representing contexts of Black, Asian, and minority ethnic artists and communities. They are the project mentors under Skinder Hundal CEO.

The Spinning Top
Music lab & Collaboration zonethe Spinning Top - Music Lab & Collaboration venue in Stockport, Cheshire.

HOME Manchester
Project71 Partners & MentorHOME Manchester
University Of Salford
University Of Salford
Farsley Festival
Trouble At Mill