Creative Direction

John Probhudan Biswas

John is the lead for J.P. M'Trix collaborations. Writer, composer and songsmith John was inducted into music and singing early youth at Sunday School and youth group choir. He received his first formal lessons in music at the age of 14 from Lt. Col. Nigel Schultz (then his pastor) and guitar lessons from bass guitarist Shiamul Hoque, son of Bangladeshi late poet Azizul Hoque.

During college years John played regularly with other musicians and irregularly wrote for publications of what was known as little magazine movement. Later he was lead organiser of the Annual International Carol Service at the Manchester University Chaplaincy between 2006-2010 and performed with the Manchester Harmony Gospel Choir.

He was active in the alternative literary and music scene of Inner-West of Sydney between 2013-2015 while writing and performing with Bangladeshi diasporic cultural group like Kobita Bikel .

John draws inspiration from T.S. Eliot, Dylan Thomas and Bengali poets Shakti Chattopadhyay and Jibananada Das.

Poetry, Recitals & Vocal

Shirshendu Nandy

When asked Nandy Babu says "I am a dad, son, brother and lover. Equal parts hopeless dreamer and absolute Joe."

But there is more - Shirshendu is song writer, composer, a recital maestro when it comes to Bengali poetry. Shirshendu has been active in the Bangla diasporic arts and cultural scene over two decades and performed for events like Sydney Bangla Festival and other performances by Kobita Bikel Sydney.

Aditi Sreyashi

Aditi is a well known and cherished member of Protitee Sydney. She received training in sub-continental classical music and singing at the early age and training from renowned music teachers such as the likes of Sirajus Salekin. She regularly performs with Protitee and music events in Sydney.

Sharifa Sultana

A Dhaka University graduate, who sang and performed with Jessore Udichi and Bangladesh Udichi, now an active member of Protitee Sydney, Sharifa received training in classical singing from renowned music teachers like Sirajul Salekin