Paris-based Indian-origin dancer Usha Jey is working tirelessly on a unique fusion of hip-hop and bharatnatyam. Called Hybrid Bharatham, first video went up in 2020 and since then, it’s been winning hearts.
Bringing the east and west together
Published by: Team GI Youth
Published on 07, Jul 2022
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