Hardeep Singh Sahota is a leading authority on Bhangra, and has been one of the prominent forces in the UK delivering high quality, world-class Bhangra workshops, lectures and seminars over the last two decades. As a secondary school teacher of Art, he understands the intrinsic link between engagement, education, entertainment and the empowering properties of celebrating Bhangra.
Hardeep has also accomplished a Masters-by-Research (MA) degree exploring the history of Bhangra; and has authored the much-acclaimed book, Bhangra: Mystics, Music & Migration.
He is the creative director of VIRSA, an organisation that explores the history and heritage of Bhangra through creativity. He also founded, both the World Bhangra Council, a global organistation that brings together its member states to celebrate the art form of Bhangra and World Bhangra Day; an event in which like-minded Cultural Ambassadors from around the world take part in shared global performances.