Harry D Cruz

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Harry (born Hariharan), born on 23 October 1997. Hariharan is popularly known by his stage name Harry De Cruz . He was the first Indian to beatbox using the kazoo instrument. He was an Indian who produced sound using the saxophone. He emits a saxophone sound from his voice . [1] He was recognized by The High Range Book of World Records . He used the kazoo instrument along with beatboxing. [2]


Harry de Cruz
Harry at a beat-boxing competition in Ernakulam

The Birth

His birth name is Hariharan. He was born on 23 October 1997. His father is Sekaramallikraj and mother is Koteshwari. Harry began his music career at a young age. [3]

Education

He did his graduation in Indian Academy College, Bangalore. After graduation, at St. George's College, he did his M.B.A.

Carrier life

He is a beatboxer, beatboxing coach, entertainer. He is a great talent for making saxophone harmonies using vocal cords.

Achievements

  • Having performed on over a hundred stages, Harry has earned numerous awards and recognition. [4]
  • India's first kazoo beatboxer. [5]
  • India Book of Record and Asia Book of Record holder.
  • He was recognized by "The High Range Book of World Record". [6]
  • He is a certified presenter at TEDx ABBS in 2019 and has presented a total of 4 times at TEDXNCHE, TEDXGAT, TEDx ABBS, TEDX organized by Siddhganga Institute of Technology. [7]
  • Harry judged Bangalore's biggest festival called IKYA 2018 Fiesta held at Nagarajuna Institute of Technology.
  • To showcase his beatboxing talent, he showcased his beatboxing talent at the Innovative Wine Festival held at Innovative Film City on 25 December 2018.

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