Nigel Sankar
Nigel Sankar was born on august 14th in Tacarigua, Trinidad and migrated to the United States at a young age. At the age of 13 Nigel began taking keyboard 101. Learning not only his rooted music of Hindi film songs, soca and chutney. But expanded it to rock pop R&B etc. apart from keyboards Nigel broadened his talents on the bass, trumpet, Drums and guitar. In 1992 Nigel was awarded “Most Outstanding Musician” from the Plantation High music of arts. Nigel also participated with fellow musicians at a peace rights march for the Florida Seminole Indian burial lands, which turned out to be successful. In 1992 He joined the Florida Melody Makers as their bass player where he toured numerous cities in the U.S. and Canada. After spending 10 years with the Florida melody makers. Nigel ventured out to form his own band, Dimensionz (The Musical Evolution). Established in 2002, Nigel has incorporated some of the best local musicians. Nigel is currently the Leader and musical director as well as the keyboardist of the band. Nigel has toured with big bands such as Karma, Dil E Nadan, Deja-Vu to name a few and has backed many artists out of Trinidad, Guyana and the Caribbean. Nigel has done recordings for the band and many artists as well as a documentary titled Pure Chutney. Based out of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, the band is still at a young age but the demand for them are growing. Currently working on their first cd , the band continues to tour the U.S. Currently a systems administrator for Nova Southeastern University in Florida, Nigel still finds the time for his family and his music. In his spare time Nigel is into astronomy, old world history and promoting Chutney Culture.
Nalini Bissambhar-Sankar
Nalini D Sankar, formerly Nalini Bissambhar was born in Sangre Grande, Trinidad and lived there for the first twenty years of her life until she migrated to Florida, USA and married Nigel Sankar. Nalini comes from a family of musicians and singers as her father and uncle Jeewan and Teddy Bissambhar were foundation members of the D. Rampersad’s Indian Art orchestra. Today, in addition to this band her siblings Anil, Nisha and Ravi Bissambhar are the founders of the Karma Indian Orchestra. Even though she has been around music all her life she never sang while living in Trinidad. It was only after being married to Nigel was she inspired to begin singing, a decision that has changed her life. Nalini has been singing with the Dimensionz Band for only two years but has come a long way in such a short space of time. She sings Film songs, Chutney, Soca, Pop and R & B, but her favorites are always the Hindi film items especially the oldies by Lata Mangeshkar. Nalini is a full time college student, majoring in Accounting and she is also the proud mother of two boys, Rahul and Rajeev Sankar. To date Nalini Has the #1 song on the sangeet 106 fm, Dil Mein Sanam Ki Surat.
Ishwar Nanan
Ishwar Nanan, Originally from Trinidad, started his career 25 yrs ago. A founding member of the Manoranjan Orchestra from Felicity T'dad. In 1988 and 1989 Ishwar made it to the finals of the Saaj Samelan Compitetion. Ishwar toured with the band throughout the caribbean. In 1991 Ishwar Began to sing with other locals bands including T & Tec Gayatones, Jmc 3Veni and Dil E Nadan. Ishwar has also done lead vocals on a number of 3veni's Leadership Albums. In the mid 90's Ishwar made it to the finals of Mastana Bahar and the Kishore Kumar Contest. Ishwar Later joined the Angels band in NY. In 2003 he migrated to Florida where he joined Dimensionz as lead male vocalist. Ishwar is known to be the closest imitation to Udit Narayan. Apart from hindi film songs , Ishwar lashes out the latest in Soca, Reggae, Pop and jazz just to name a few. When it comes to an allrounder singer, no other than Ishwar Nanan.
Avinash Sankar
Frontline Vocalist . Avi is one of three frontliners with the band. only 15 years old and he can rock the crowd. avi sings it all soca, chutney hiphop rock dance to name a few genres. avi joined the band 1 yr ago with vocal training by his mother. currently a student at plantation high. Avi Continues his singing career.
Frontline Vocalist . Avi is one of three frontliners with the band. only 15 years old and he can rock the crowd. avi sings it all soca, chutney hiphop rock dance to name a few genres. avi joined the band 1 yr ago with vocal training by his mother. currently a student at plantation high. Avi Continues his singing career.
Chris Ramcharitar
The band guitarist Born in New Jersey but of Trinidad Descent, Chris began learning drums at the age of 12 where he was the bands drummer. Chris is now the guitarist for Dimensionz. Chris currently attends Florida Atlantic University majoring in marketing. Chris is currently an automotive vice director at nationwide automotive group.
Buddy Sankar
Bud The youngest bass man . Dimensionz Band Bassist. Buddy started learning the bass guitar at the age of 10. His love for music with the encouragement of the his band mates and family encouraged him to join the band fulltime. Buddy has been with the band for 1 yr now. Buddy currently attends Plantation High School .
Brandon Harnarine
The band Drummer. Brandon has been playing the drums for over 10 yrs now.
Brandon joined the Dimensionz crew 2 years ago. Keeping the beats and rhythm alive.
A professional percussionist and drummer , Brandon began training at an early age.
Brandon is also a music producer alongside his brother.
Brandon joined the Dimensionz crew 2 years ago. Keeping the beats and rhythm alive.
A professional percussionist and drummer , Brandon began training at an early age.
Brandon is also a music producer alongside his brother.