Runs Friday, June 26 on South Stage From 7pm to Midnight

This year's Funkasia edition takes the audience on a journey of colour and joy through sing-alongs, dance-alongs and a Bollyqueer stage spectacular.  Campy,kitschy and fun, from swirling saris to tight jeans, anything goes.
The high-energy music ranges from Bollywood tunes and Indo hip-hop to house and reggae remixes. This unique production has gained momentum since 1997, growing from a monthly party to a full-on stage production that's full of artistic and political drama. Hosted by DJ Zahra, and including Harri Krshnan and the inDance company, Joanne DeSouza and the Chandam dance company, Lopa Sarkhar of Divine Heritage Artistry, Shugamai Grace Johnson of Blessings and Abundance, Jennifer Drummond the belly-dancing psychotherapist, Malika Jaan, the Funkasia dancers, Kumari and many more.  This is a show not to be missed!


PRODUCED BY: Zahra Dhanani.
Dhanani is a fierce, flamboyant, stylish, spiritual, sexy spin-sister on a mission to bring joy and justice to everything she does. She is a lawyer, a DJ, a performer, a healer, a feminist, a glam queen, a lover of life. She has hosted radio shows, worked in tv, organized demonstrations, mediated debates, facilitated healing circles, dressed drag kings. She believes it's not what you do but how you do it! Her passions include everything from social justice to finding the right shade of red lipstick. She has been producing culturally, emotionally, spiritually and politically exciting events for over fifteen years! www.zahradhanani.com