Priya has been playing soccer since she was four years old.
Watching ‘Bend it like Beckham’ as a five year old had a big impact on her career ambitions.
She eventually made it to the USA on a scholarship playing semi professional soccer, but her dream was disrupted by a sudden life threatening illness that halted her soccer career.
Back in Australia for medical treatment Priya managed the isolation of covid lockdowns by learning to play the dhol.
I was always interested in dhol, I love the sound of it. I have punjabi roots. I found it really helped me mentally.Priya Gakhar
Today, Priya Gakhar is one of only five female dholis in Australia and joins a growing club of women breaking down barriers in the world of music.
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