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Karma. The natural law that every action produces a certain effect. When Anil, Ravi, Nisha and Jeewanlal Bissambhar decided to re-venture into the East Indian industry with their style and their musical influence, Karma was born. In existence for a period of only four years, this team has fully become a household name and musical pioneers in Trinidad and Tobago.
Since its inauguration Karma has produce six albums, Evolution, A.B.C (another bad creation) party mix, Secret 48, Karma Mangalam, Destiny and Karmasutra. They have secured a place in the Indian industry with hits such as Gul Yuh Start Meh , Godonwa, Teer cheer, The Key, Badi Door, Lookani, Karma slam 1&2, The Scorpion, The End, Mangalam Ganesham, Chahe Aaj, jus to name a few.
Karma is currently working on their 7th and 8th albums, Destiny 2 and Band Ah D Year, a party mix that features karma in another thrilling way. Presently they are supported by The River Night Club of New York, and soon will begin another one of their world wide tours. Karma is a world renouned Caribbean fused band and has represented Trinidad several times and will continue to do so with the solid backing of their millions of fans. Karma has also launched their new studio, Karma productions, where many a hit is predicted to arise.
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Jeewanlal
Bissambhar - Vocalist
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Unique. It’s the one description this gentleman needs. He is the father to a power house of entertainers, and he is the trendsetter when it comes to music. His name is Jeewanlal Bissambhar and he is one of the founding members of Karma. Father to Anil, Nalini, Nisha and Ravi Bissambhar, he is one of their sources of strength and over the years he has been their guide to a music industry which embraced the Bissambhars.
Jeewanlal started not only as a vocalist but mastered the art of bass guitar as well. Over the years he has become known to the Indian music industry as the only singer this side of the Caribbean to have the closest sounding voice to Jagjit Singh.
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With this talent he has grown in the hearts of many, not only in Trinidad but in the States as well. This gentleman has not only been able to sing to his heart’s delight, but has with some very reputable names such as Udit Narayan, Kumar Sanu, Anup Jalouta, Pamela Singh, Usha Uthup, Alka Yagnik and Ramanand Sagar just to name a few.
Presently he is an employee of the Ministry of Health and continues to be steadfast to his career, to an industry that he has certainly made proud.
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Nisha
Bissambhar -
Vocalist
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Nisha’s life and being celebrates the essence of music. Having grown up with the ever presence of rhythm, and strong Indian cultural background, this talented singer devoted herself to the music industry at a very tender age.
After completing her secondary studies, and having gained distinctions in English language and literature, Nisha’s career officially began. She envisioned a life of being kept close to her music, and so she indulged in numerous cultural activities and programs which included Mastana Bahar and The Children of Mastana.
Nisha claims this venture paved road for her career and gave her the inspiration to move onwards. In the year 1999, she released The Scorpion, a song that was voted one of the most popular songs of all time.
Some time after, together with the empowerment of her two brothers, Anil and Ravi, Karma was formed. Nisha says her love for music is cemented with Karma and her strength lies in her passion. |
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In 2005, Nisha was awarded Best Female Artiste; an award which she believes is her motivation to only work harder.
Some of the highlights of her career was singing a duet with former Prime Minister Mr. Basdeo Panday at a private function, having a heart to heart talk with Alka Yagnik and learning of Alka’s secret tea, and being nominated for the Caribbean’s best soca chutney female artiste. She has met with Sonu Nigam, Kumar Sanu, and Anup Jalouta, just to name a few, but the ultimate personality she dreams of meeting Lata Mangeshkar of course.
At present Nisha holds the position of a radio broadcaster at radio 90.5 fm where she co-hosts The Night Life with her brother Ravi. As for further plans? You’ll jus have to wait and see.
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Ravi
Bissambhar - Arranger
/ Programmer
| Ravi is one of the most popular Indian male artistes in Trinidad and Tobago because of his versatility and charming personality. He is the youngest musical producer, director, arranger, singer and one of the most sought after musical programmer.
Ravi started singing at the age of 13 and ever since this young artiste has just kept on aspiring. He attended the Sangre Grande Hindu school, North Eastern College, University of the West Indies and he is attempting to complete his degree in Business Administration(A.B.E.) Currently at the age of 23 he is the lead vocalist, music director,producer and arranger for the popular Caribbean fused music band Karma. He is also a top radio personality with Trinidad and Tobago's leading East Indian radio station, 90.5fm.
This young superstar was always inspired by international artistes like Kumar Sanu, Sonu Nigam,Eminem and Machel Montano, but what inspires him the most is his parents, his brother Anil, sisters Nalini and Nisha,his love for music and most importantly God. Ravi has toured the Caribbean, U.S.A, Canada, Guyana, Europe and Suriname; representing Trinidad's culture, chutney and soca. He was also voted the Best New Artiste in the year 2003 and he received the award for Best Bhajan album in 2005. He is presently nominated for Best Chutney Soca artiste at the Virgin Records Awards in March 2006. Ravi was also a finalist in the Mastana Bahar and Chutney Soca Monarch competition.
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Presently he is making waves with his big hit songs, 'Gul yuh start meh’, Rum is meh lover and 'Teer cheer.' Other hit songs include Karma slam 1&2, Yeh kahan, Mom and Dad, Badi door (featuring General Imran) Seene meh dil, Ek tera saath, Karma Rompe, The End, Channa vey and his version of Mangalam Ganesham.
Some of his greatest achievements includes performing along side Nitin Mukesh in 1996, Shah Rukh Khan in 1999, forming Karma in 2002 together with his Father, Brother, and Sister (“Jeewanlal, Anil, and Nisha Bissambhar”), joining the 90.5 FM family in 2002, played music for Kumar Sanu at the 90.5 FM cook out competition in 2004, the 3rd of December 2005 where he was chosen to open the Bollywood Music Awards, the Bollywood Movie Awards 2006, received Best Sounding Band at Unifest 2006 in Miami and now getting prepared for the Annual Father's Day Spectacular.
It will be his first concert ever and he guarantees to deliver.Ravi B has already produced five Albums which Includes Karma Evolution, A.B.C.party mix, Secret 48, Karma Mangalam, Destiny and Karmasutra.He is now preparing to launch his baby albums DESTINY 2 and BAND AH D YEAR.
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Anil
Bissambhar
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Upon the mention of the gentleman’s name, you become aware of three things-talent, skill, and sincere dedication to an industry who has made him an icon in Trinidad and Tobago. Anil Bissambhar was born in Sangre Grande where he attended the Sangre Grande Hindu School. He then started his musical career at the age of thirteen and still found time to complete his O’ and A’ level studies at North Eastern College. He then went on to pursue his studies in broadcasting/sound engineering.
After completing his studies he was qualified for the production manager’s position at 90.5fm where he worked for six years.Anil is the founder and leader of the band KARMA which was founded in 2002, a band which he has taken to the highest heights in a matter of three years.
He is one of the best rhythm players, both authentic and digital, and Anil paved the road for the remixed versions of Indian songs in Trinidad. To his credit, Anil holds many awards and is the most significant with many Indian cultural events. In the years 1988and 1989,, Anil took home the award for the youngest and most talented tabla player for the saaj samelan competitions.
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He also played tabla for Charanjit Singh, who was very impressed, and Pamela Singh who actually requested to join there entourage back in India. Anil also performed alongside Kumar Sanu, Anup Jaluta, Udit Narayan, Alka Yagnik, Sonu Nigam, Usha Uthup and even one of India’s most celebrated movie producers Ramanand Sagar. He was also the rhythm programmer for top recording artiste with hit songs like piche kari ho sham, payaliya, lagana bina kaise etc. He also placed 5th in the 2002 Chutney Soca Monarch Competition.
Now Anil has ventured into the world of recording where he has become a very artistic engineer. In fact he is the power mix of Karma as he has become its engineer, and recently opened a state of the art recording studio (KARMA STUDIOS).
Anil is a force to recon with as he has produced, engineered, sang, played and even been and idol and inspiration to many musicians. His name stands among others and under his leadership, Karma will certainly shine bright and tall.
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