Harry D Cruz

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Harry (born Hariharan), born on 23 October 1997. Hariharan is popularly known by his stage name Harry D 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 D Cruz
Harry at a beat-boxing competition in Ernakulam

The Birth[edit]

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[edit]

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

Carrier life[edit]

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

Achievements[edit]

  • 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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