Ravin. SoulAvenue and Sheik continue their collaborations to date, with tracks included on Buddha Bar XIV (2012), Buddha Bar XV (2013), Buddha Bar Greatest Hits (2019) and Buddha Bar Summer of Chill (2020). Dance Sheik is a classically trained Bharatanatyam dancer and studied under Malathi Iyengar, artistic director of Rangoli Dance Company. In 2005, 2006, and 2008, Sheik received Lestor Horton Dance Award nominations for her performances in 'Ragamalika Varnam,' 'Kodhai's Dream', and Jatiswaram ('Kodhai's Dream'). The Los Angeles Times described Sheik's portrayal of Krishna in 'Kodhai's Dream' as "commanding" and her duet with fellow company dancer, Lakshmi Iyengar, as "a breathtaking finale." On October 11, 2016, Shaheen founded Amala Collectiv, a Bharatanatyam dance school and performing arts collective committed to the South Asian Arts diaspora. Acting Sheik played Anisha Kishore in the film "Looking for Comedy in the Muslim World." Personal life In 2007, Sheik married real estate developer, Harpal Sadhal. She gave birth to their daughter in 2010 and their son in 2012. Discography Albums Live From Santosha (2003) In Your Love (EP) (2003) Rock Candy (2005) Revolution (May 1, 2008) Compilations "Wildflower World (Wild Orchid Mix)" – Chillbar Volume 1 (2008) "Here We Go (SoulAvenue Erhu Blues Mix)" – Buddha Bar Volume 12 (2010) SoulAvenue featuring Shaheen Sheik "One by One" – Buddha Bar Volume 13 (2011) SoulAvenue featuring Shaheen Sheik "Different (SoulAvenue's Boddhisatva Blues)" – Buddha Bar Volume 14 (2012) Shaheen Sheik and SoulAvenue "Lullaby for Samiyah" – Buddha Bar Volume 15 (2013) SoulAvenue featuring Shaheen Sheik "One by One" - Buddha Bar Greatest Hits (2019) SoulAvenue featuring Shaheen Sheik "Refugee" - Buddha Bar Summer of Chill (2020) References External links Shaheen Sheik's website Shaheen Sheik's myspace A Tune of Her Own, Nirali Magazine, September 2004 Screen India Interview Living people American people of Indian Tamil descent American musicians of Indian descent American women singer-songwriters Tamil singers 1975 births Singers from Los Angeles University of California, Berkeley alumni University of Virginia School of Law alumni 21st-century American singers 21st-century American women singers Singer-songwriters from California