Profiles
ABOUT PAUL NANUWA
Photography By: Rick Matharu
Paul ‘The Drummer’ Nanuwa is ranked amongst one of Canada’s Top South-Asian drummers whose musical journey started at a tender age of 6. Being born and raised in England, Paul’s journey finally led him with his family to where he now calls home in Toronto, Canada.
Paul has been learning and performing drums/percussion for the past 24 years. Throughout his days in and out of school, Paul always participated in the orchestra, jazz bands, concert bands, stage bands and even his own bands. Music was just simply something which he naturally gravitated towards. Being born into a Sikh, Punjabi household and growing up in the Western world, Paul was exposed to various styles of music. From Reggae to Rock to R&B/Soul to Hip-Hop and even Jazz/Blues, Paul is very diverse in many genres of music including Desi music. At present, Paul drums for numerous established artists in and out of Toronto and even drums for international artists such as MTV Award Winners JoSH and International Superstars RDB.
It’s his unique, innovative, creative and dynamic technique which sets him above the rest. He utilizes his drums as a melodic instrument taking advantage of all the different sounds and tones surrounding him.
Paul has toured extensively across Canada, America and Europe where he has hit many stages and festivals. He has also recorded in studios in Tallinn, Estonia; London, England as well as numerous studios across North America and has worked with many producers such as, Jessica Corcoran (Boy George, Ned’s Atomic Dustbin).
OTHER INITIATIVES:
Paul is involved within his own community with numerous well known East Indian artists from Bollywood (Mumbai), England and America for which he also provides session/studio and live work.
You can also find Paul in many nightclubs across Toronto where he performs alongside the DJ on his drum-kit providing a live feel. He’s performed at clubs such as: This is London, Easy & the Fifth, Blackbetty, Government and Skybar just to name a few.
For all booking enquiries, please contact: bookings@nanuwa.com
Photography By: Rick Matharu
ARTISTS PERFORMED & WORKED WITH:
Desi/Bollywood
Abrar-ul-Haq
Blitzkreig
Double AA
Indy Sagu
JoSH
JT & M.C. JD Roadshow
Juggy D
Kateyez
Nindy Kaur
Panjabi M.C.
Parichay
RDB
Roach Killa
Photography By: Rick Matharu
Rock:
Air Supply
Alannah Myles
Chantal Kreviazuk
I Mother Earth
Our Lady Peace
Sam Roberts
Sass Jordan
The Red 5 Massacre
R&B/Hip-Hop/Reggae/Dance:
Andrea Henry (Sugar Jones)
Belinda Brady
Choclair
Chris Rouse
Chuck-D (Public Enemy)
Deesha
Ginuwine
Ivan (Men Without Hats)
Jack Soul
Jully Black
Kidd Rasta & The Peacemakers
Mike Ferfolia
Trey Songz
Tyrese
Drummers & Percussionists:
Aaron Solowoniuk (Billy Talent)
Ben Riley (Matt Dusk, Bowfire)
Darrin Pfeiffer (Goldfinger/The Salads)
Dhol Circle
Gurpreet Chana (The Tabla Guy)
James Lovell
Jeremy Taggart (Our Lady Peace)
Paul Ormandy
Rocky Singh (Asian Dub Foundation)
Travis Barker (Blink 182)
The Dhol Foundation
Fan Page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Paul-The-Drummer-Nanuwa/147255121989307
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