UK’s FIRST and ONLY FEMALE DHOL PLAYER to have performed at The Glastonbury Festival
About Us
About Us
‘Our aim is to promote and perform Bhangra music to wider audiences, whether it is a small stage or a high profile stage, Eternal Taal will ensure we bring our beats (Taal) to the stage’
The UK Bhangra industry is a male dominating music entertainment field which has excelled hugely since the 1980’s. But one group that has excited crowds from the UK and abroad is a FEMALE only Entertainments Team, called Eternal Taal.
Founded and managed by UK’s First Female Dhol Player and award winner Parv Kaur, Eternal Taal has not only set standards in the UK Bhangra industry, but has also broken through the non – Asian industry, performing to wider audiences and educating people about Bhangra music.
Her love for music turned into her passion and her passion into reality, Parv Kaur’s musical journey has wowed audiences around the globe with her unique Female only Bhangra Entertainments Team. Celebrating 25 years in 2018, Parv has some record breaking facts for you all:
- UK’s FIRST FEMALE DHOL PLAYER to have established her own Dhol group in 1999
- UK’s ONLY FEMALE DHOL PLAYER whose team has performed in three mainstream Bollywood films alongside her
5 times
- UK’s FIRST FEMALE DHOL PLAYER to have been awarded by the House of Commons for her ‘Contribution to UK Bhangra’ 2010
- UK’s FIRST FEMALE DHOL PLAYER who has been playing CONTINUOUSLY since beginning her dhol career, and is celebrating 25 years of being in the Bhangra Music industry in 2018
- UK’s FIRST FEMALE DHOL PLAYER to have started Dhol classes in 1999 and is still teaching 18 years later
- UK’s FIRST FEMALE DHOL PLAYER to be chosen as an AMBASSADOR of a NON ASIAN music organisation (Music For All)
- UK’s FIRST FEMALE DHOL PLAYER to have performed infront of 20,000 people at the LG ARENA for Graham Norton’s Christmas Show.
- UK’s ONLY FEMALE DHOL PLAYER to have been named one of the 100 MASTERS in the BLACK COUNTRY
ONLY FEMALE DHOL PLAYER in the UK to have been named one of 350 INSPIRATIONAL SIKH WOMEN in the UK
Parv Kaur is the daughter of Guinness Book Record holder (2011) Balbir Singh, who is the lead singer of a Bhangra band called Bhujhangy Group who started their musical journey in 1964. Growing up in a musical family, Parv soon realised that her life is going to be dedicated to music.
In 1999, Parv started her own Bhangra drumming classes called Eternal Taal meaning Everlasting Beats. Students all over the Midlands joined and soon enough with hard work, weekly classes and a committed group, these students will perform as a Team on the largest stages in the world.
With such recognition in the industry and dedication shown by Parv’s Eternal Taal they have performed on the biggest stages in the world, such as Glastonbury Festival, House of Commons 2010, Graham Norton show LG ARENA, Dermot O’Leary’s 24 hour Dance-A-Thon for BBC’s Comic Relief 2015, 3 mainstream Bollywood films, Channel Four’s series Ackley Bridge, The West End and many more .
Parv Kaur’s work has been recognised globally and in 2010 she was awarded the ‘Contribution of Bhangra music in the UK’ award from the House of Commons. The BBC were amazed with Parv’s work over the last 25 years and showcased her musical journey on the BBC World News in which the interview went viral across the world. She has also been nominated for other awards.
This group has truly shown how success is carried by hard work and an experienced dedicated teacher. Parv and her group are consistently training and preparing for all the new opportunities arising from the coming years
‘Our aim is to promote and perform Bhangra music to wider audiences, whether it is a small stage or a high profile stage, Eternal Taal will ensure we bring our beats (Taal) to the stage’
Services We Offer
Dhol Drummers
We provide a variety of Dhol services which will cater for any event whatever the occasion. We have up to 10 drummers that can…
Dancers
Our dance routines are unique and specially put together for our events. Our performance slots last between 5min to 30mins consisting of female dancers…
DJ’s
For all latest up to date videos FOLLOW @asianfemaledj on INSTAGRAM Eternal Taal offer professionally trained and experienced Male and Female DJ’s for all…
Ladies Sangeet
We provide a variety of ladies sangeet services which will cater for any ladies only event whatever the occasion.
Band Baja
Eternal Taal Female Band Baja has joined forces with the true pioneers of all live entertainment, Band Baja UK.
Classes
We provide a variety of Dhol services which will cater for any event whatever the occasion.
Meet Our Team of Professionals
Parv Kaur
Founder/Manager
Parv Kaur
Founder/Manager
Why did you start Eternal Taal: Being the first and only FEMALE musician in the UK that would play at functions, I knew their was a gap in the market for Female Bhangra Musicians. This is when I decided to promote and perform Bhangra Music to Wider audiences and showcase Female talent worldwide. In the last 18 years establishing Eternal Taal (1999) we have performed all over Europe and on mainstream TV such as the BBC, Channel 4, Zee TV, B4U music and many more high profile platforms.
First Performance: Yamla Jatt ceremony 1995 with Bhujhangy Group
Most Memorable Performance: Performing at the LG Arena infront of 15,000 people for the opening of the Graham Norton Christmas Show
Sangeetha Kohli
Drummer
Sangeetha Kohli
Drummer
Why you joined: I couldn’t let an opportunity pass to be taught by a talented and amazing female, Parv Kaur. I’d never heard of or seen such a female Dhol player, who was so inspiring. Not to mention having the chance to be part of a team that values your hard work and dedication equally to that of a male in an industry that is patriarchal.
First Performance: Children in Need Birmingham Pavilion
Most Memorable Performance: Every performance for me is memorable, no matter how small or big. Every moment spent performing on a platform wearing the Eternal Taal uniform for me is a treasured memory. However, I will never forget performing in Switzerland. It may not be as big as Bollywood and Glastonbury, but having not been in the group too long at the time, I felt honoured and privileged to have been approached and given my first opportunity abroad by the group. Its then I realised, hard work pays off and is noticed.
Sandi Jandu
Drummer
Sandi Jandu
Drummer
Why you joined: During my yearly charitable events I met Parv Kaur in Dubai 2017 as part of a sponsorship from the Sikh Channel for the ‘Dubai Women’s Run.’ It was the first time I’d seen an Asian woman play the Indian drum; the ‘Dhol’ on stage. I was fascinated by this and knew that I wanted to be affiliated with the passion being projected on stage, the sound and rhythm of the Dhol and the diverse and cultural ethos of the team. As a professional in my working career playing the Dhol gives me an energy that is deep rooted from my aspirations of wanting to play a drum kit at a very young age but due to certain set backs I was unable to pursue my passion until now.
First Performance: ‘Arts in the Park’ Sutton Coldfield. I remember feeling like a baby swan being set loose in fresh lake waters. I played independently for a workshop being presented by one of our team members and feeling overwhelmed by the immense amount of supporters partaking in the workshop dancing to the sound of my Dhol being played.
Most Memorable Performance: Following my weekly lessons with Parv I was asked to perform alongside team members for Europe’s largest media company Sky. To this very day I can still remember the adrenaline, my smile projecting from ear to ear and the cold crisp air of being filmed whilst playing outside in the British winter season. There have been many humble and exciting performances that I have been involved in to date, such as playing in one of my favourite cities in the world, New York. But this being one of my first corporate performances will always remain a vivid memory as it was the first time I got to play with the team and for a corporate client.
Amy Lester
Drummer/Dancer
Amy Lester
Drummer/Dancer
Why you joined: I joined on the off chance, I attended one of the Stamina Fitness Classes. I was looking for a place where I could keep up my fitness but more importantly, somewhere that I could enjoy Bhangra. My skills were picked up by Parv who then introduced me to the team! I was more than happy to join Eternal Taal because I loved the fusion that the group provides bridging the caps between communities and sharing Punjabi culture with others. It was another bonus to be able to work with a fantastic group of females who share the same love and passion!
First Performance: Pets at Home in Cardiff. I was really nervous for my first gig but the weeks of training did have me prepared to give my best. The support of the team is always unmatched.
Most Memorable Performance: Summer of 2022 at the Tower Bridge in London. The weather was in the high 20’s so everybody was out in the capital. I loved this performance as the crowd was endless, no matter how far or high I looked back it didn’t end. The crowd was so interactive, the energy was infectious that it just pushes you to give everything! The opportunities that ET provides to travel all over the country, the world even, doing what I love the most can only be described as amazing!
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