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UC Junoon
Music
What once began as just an idea, UC Junoon (formerly known as UC Bollyhood) formed with a group of students from the University of Cincinnati with a common goal to create a different kind of music. We began practicing in a dorm room with just one keyboard and the idea of combining Bollywood music with English pop music. In a short period of time we were able to find an assortment of talented singers, beat boxers and composers with different skills and musical backgrounds who, when together, created something unique. Together we have found a way to combine our talents into a common passion, or in Hindi, Junoon, in a unique form that we hope to share with all of you.

Penn State Fanaa
Music
Fanaa is Penn State's one and only South-Asian acapella group. With a diverse team and an even more diverse range of music, we perform unique arrangements

Emory Suri A Cappella
Music
Founded in 2015, Suri is Emorys first and only Bollywood A Cappella group. Through a fusion of Bollywood songs with American pop, we aim to increase awareness of South Asian culture and music throughout the Emory community and beyond. Since its inception, Suri has performed at various events including First Fridays and South Asian cultural events, as well as hosting our own Fall and Spring showcase. Named after the Persian word for joyous celebration, we look forward to spreading the vibrancy of South Asian music to a greater audience and adding diversity to the A Cappella community.

Dhamakapella
Music
Dhamakapella is an award-winning coed South Asian fusion a cappella group based in Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio. Formed in the spring of 2005 by students Mayank Prasad, Raksha Soore, and Manoj Nair, Dhamakapellas music has been influenced from both Eastern and Western elements, and mixes contemporary Western songs with popular Eastern music. Within the last two years, Dhamakapella has placed and been ranked in three distinct competitions, and released its debut album, Pehli Nazar: First Look.Dhamakapella was formed in 2005 by student Mayank Prasad at Case Western Reserve University. With help from students, Raksha Soore and Manoj Nair, Mayank organized and established the first university-recognized coed a cappella group, which would feature genres from both Western and Eastern cultures.

Basmati Beats
Music
Basmati Beats is Rice University's premier South Asian a cappella group. Founded in 2013, they perform and record South Asian fusion music of all genres

Astha A Cappella
Music
Astha A Cappella is Saint Louis Universitys premier co-ed, fusion a cappella group. Established in 2006, the group was started by six students who came together to sing Indian fusion music, hang out, and jam. They had faith (astha) in music and Astha A Cappella was born. In three short years, Astha has grown from jam-sessions to complex compositions, from six music-lovers to fourteen talented singers from a variety of backgrounds, all with an interest in singing a diverse mixture of melodies that combines Western and Eastern musical influences.

Andaaz A Cappella
Music
UC Irvine's Premiere South Asian-Westen Fusion A Cappella Team "Andaaz" "Music is what life sounds like ... " and this is what Andaaz epitomizes! Andaaz is UCIs one and only South-Asian fusion acapella team, known for fusing the intonations of classical Indian and popular Bollywood music with the harmonies of contemporary English music. We enjoy performing and competing in front of diverse crowds to showcase our talent and to spread our love for music!

Iowa Agni
Music
Iowa Agni: The University of Iowa's premiere South Asian-Fusion A Cappella group!

Gathe Raho 2020: Iowa's South Asian A Capella Competition