Anmol Mohara, Alex Ward + Kezia Abuoma

Anmol Mohara is a Nepali percussionist and composer based in London dedicated to bringing traditional Nepali music into a contemporary, global context. “"He demonstrates his considerable rhythmic prowess across both traditional and modern percussion

instruments." - Neil Duggan. Drawing inspiration from visionary artists like Trilok Gurtu, Karim Ziad, Nitin Sawhney, Oumou Sangare, his music blends the rich traditions of Nepali culture with the improvisational spirit of jazz and his global influences, pioneering a unique sound world. Anmol’s musical journey began at Nepal Music Center (2009 to 2015), where he trained in drums, tabla, and traditional Nepali percussion instruments. Since moving to the UK, Anmol has won two national competitions on the drum kit 'UK Young Drummer Of The Year' and 'Yamaha Future Beat' competitions. He is a 2023 graduate of the Guildhall School Of Music and Drama, specialising in jazz drums. As a sideman, Anmol has performed with a wide range of artists including Nicolas Meier, Gareth Lockrane, Antoine Fafard, Phil Meadows, Iyad Rimawi and the Nepali Folk Symphony Orchestra. His live credits include prestigious stages such as Ronnie Scott’s, Eventim Apollo, Barbican Hall, Jazz Café POSK, Vortex Jazz Club, and Rich Mix. He was also featured in the Heartcore Records project Heartcore for Nepal, alongside icons like John McLaughlin, Christian McBride, and Gerald Clayton.