ABOUT US
Based out of Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, OH, Dhamakapella is an all-inclusive competitive South Asian fusion a cappella group. We derive our influences from Indian classical, contemporary South Asian film, and Western pop genres.
Our group was created in 2005 by Mayank Prasad, a student at the university, along with fellow students Raksha Soore and Manoj Nair. Within three years, Dhamakapella grew into a sixteen-member group, with singers of various and diverse styles. Since we began competing in 2011, we have accrued 31 national titles and 45 individual awards at competitions across the United States. We compete in both the ICCA and the Association for South Asian A Cappella (ASA) circuits. Most recently, we obtained our third consecutive title of National Champions at the All-American Awaaz 2024.
Our mission
Dhamakapella’s mission is to enrich the world of music through the blending of South Asian and Western music, fusing diverse musical elements to create innovative a cappella arrangements.
Our vision
Through captivating performances, Dhamakapella hopes to inspire, entertain, and educate audiences around the world about South Asian culture and music.
Current Members
Vikram Ekambaram • Harry Ganz • Rachel Gopalani
Colette Hartman • Isabelle Hufnagel • Kashish Jaiswal
Isha Matta • Nivedita Pisharody • Anirudh Raghuvir
Swapnil Roy • Harshini Somisetty • Kethan Srinivasan
Vaibhav Thirumalai • Brian Vance
Contact us
Interested in Booking? Here is our Current Performance list:
Like I Would / Tere Ho Ke Rahenge
Red Desert / Vaseegara
Past Lives / Mitwa
Adiye / Youth
All for Us / Ae Dil Hai Mushkil
Jiya Re
Masakali / Levitating
Bhare Naina / Light ‘Em Up
Fool For You / Soch Na Sake x Judaai
Man Mandira
Every Teardrop Is A Waterfall / Ilahi
Madness / Phir Le Aaya Dil
Lights Up / Nashe Si Chadh Gayi
Pal / Lovely
Clarity / Raabta
Treasure / Locha-E-Ulfat
Open Arms / Chand Sifarish
Khwaja Mere Khwaja
I Need Your Love / Balam Pichkari