Jayan Cherian's film "Rhythm of Dammam," screened at the 55th International Film Festival of India, showcases the Siddi community's culture and struggles. The film, shot entirely in the Siddi dialect, ...

In harmonious 3/3 time, the feet of the Siddi people bounce up and down with vigor, excitement and passion. They’re dancing in a semi-circle formation with movements slightly organized as a kora —an ...

A new research project on the Siddis of Karnataka sheds light upon the glue that holds them together in a time of change – their energetic, happy musical and dance heritage They dance with gay abandon ...

Prashanthh Siddi, a versatile talent, noted for his roles in Yogaraj Bhat and Suri’s films, is ready to showcase a new skill: music direction. Music has been a constant companion throughout Prashanth ...

The Siddis fascinated me because of their history and who they represent," says percussionist/composer Sarathy Korwar of his recent muses. His album, Day to Day, uses the music of the Siddis of ...

The term Siddi refers to Afro-Indians – Africans who mixed with Indians through marriage and relationships. Africans crossed the Indian Ocean and arrived in India during the 1200s, 1300s and 1400s.

Their rhythmic dance moves, colourful attire and appearance are unmistakably African. Siddi, the African tribe, has called India their home from the past 200 years. There are only about 55,000 Siddis ...