Creative Direction

John Probhudan Biswas

John is the lead for J.P. M'Trix collaborations. Writer, composer and songsmith John was inducted into music and singing as a child with Bengali Hymnal (উপাসনার গান ) at Sunday School and later at youth choir. He received his first formal lessons in music at the age of fourteen and guitar lessons while at middle high. John played regularly with other musicians and wrote for various publications of what was known as the little magazine movement during his college years . He was the lead organiser for the Annual International Carol Service at Manchester University Chaplaincy from 2006 to 2010 and performed with the Manchester Harmony Gospel Choir during this time.

He was active in the alternative literary and music scene of Sydney's Inner-West from 2013 to 2015 while writing and performing with Bangladeshi diasporic cultural groups .

John draws inspiration from T.S. Eliot, Dylan Thomas, Bert Jansch and Bengali poets Shakti Chattopadhyay and Jibananada Das.

Poetry, Recitals & Vocal

Shirshendu Nandy

When asked Nandy Babu says "I am a dad, son, brother and lover. Equal parts hopeless dreamer and absolute Joe."

But there is more - Shirshendu is a song writer, composer and a recital maestro when it comes to Bengali poetry. He is also the Creative Designer at the Horizon Theatre Company in Sydney. Shirshendu has been active in the Bangla diasporic arts and cultural scene over two decades and in Australia performed for events like Sydney Bangla Festival and other musical and poetry performances in Sydney.

Aditi Sreyashi

Aditi is a well known and a cherished member of প্রতীতি - Protitee Sydney. She received training in sub-continental classical music and singing at the early age and training from renowned music teachers such as the likes of Bengali Music teacher Sirajus Salekin. She regularly performs with Protitee and other music events in Sydney.

Sharifa Sultana

A Dhaka University graduate, Sharifa has sung and performed with Jessore Udichi (উদীচী যশোর) and Bangladesh Udichi (উদীচী), now an active member of প্রতীতি -Protitee Sydney, Sharifa received training in Rabindra Sangeet and Nazrul Geeti from renowned music teachers like Sirajus Salekin.