The Mixed-Race Tape
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Information
An autobiographical hip hop journey in the search for identity.
This multidisciplinary performance from South Australian hip hop artist Kultar Ahluwalia blends hip hop with piano, old recordings, family interviews and spoken word to explore identity, masculinity, mixed marriage and fatherhood.
Kultar delves into his Punjabi heritage and upbringing, revealing the miraculous steps that connect us all.
The Mixed-Race Tape premiered at OzAsia Festival 2024 with two sold out shows at Nexus Arts.
Company
Kultar Ahluwalia
Company / Artist Bio
Kultar Ahluwalia is a hip hop artist from Southern Adelaide, South Australia with Punjabi and Irish roots. At a young age coming to terms with his identity, Kultar found wisdom in the empowering words of revolutionary hip hop artists. Kultar has now crafted a unique style of hip hop that encompasses numerous influences, whilst remaining very much his own. Kultar is a multifaceted artist often handling all production, writing, recording and mixing from his humble home studio. Kultar wears his heart on his sleeve in his writing which often reflects other important aspects of his identity - having family from two different cultural backgrounds, being a husband, a father, an Occupational Therapist, and music workshop facilitator with young people in his community.
Location
SA
Audience
No specific group
Venue suitability
Black boxProscenium archSpiegeltent / temporary venue
Reviews
"To put it plainly, The Mixed-Race Tape is the most nuanced and dynamic hip-hop gig this reviewer has ever seen." - InDailySource
Duration
60 minutes
Touring Party
2
Previous Seasons
OzAsia 2024 (World Premiere)
Darwin Festival 2025
Estimated Remount Cost
$0 - 5k
Weekly Sell-Off Fee
$0 - 5k
Royalty %
10
Availability
2026
Partners
Nexus Arts
Instagram
@kultarahluwalia
Facebook
@kultarahluwaliamusic
Contact Name
Kultar Ahluwalia
Contact Phone
0423314273
Contact Email
kultarahluwalia1@gmail.com
Technical Specifications
Community Engagement Pack
Program information
Presentation date
Tuesday 12 August 2025
Presentation type
1-min short video