ZAMAN
Mohamed A. Amin is a queer Indo-Caribbean, Guyanese Muslim artist commonly known as International Dancer Zaman (he/him/they) and the drag-centric activist Sundari The Indian Goddess (she/her/they).
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With the combination of their 22 years of wisdom, expertise, and award-winning experiences and performances, founded Zamandari LLC, an Event planning, Dance artist mentorship, and consultancy company for emerging Caribbean artists, especially, but not limited to, transgender and queer folx. Centered in deconstructing anti-trans and anti queer stigmas through artistic mediums, Zamandari seeks to amplify Caribbean LGBTQIA+ voices and arts with community partnerships and by providing professional development, mentorship, consulting and advising for those looking to grow their artistry. Zamndari was one of the Business Council's LGBTQIA & Minority Business 2022 Award Finalist.
Zaman has a Information Technology, theater background & is trained in Kathak, Orissi, Bollywood, Bhangra and Chutney Dance styles. Zaman is the first openly gay Indo-Caribbean dance artist in New York City. He uses performing arts to promote Caribbean Arts & Guyanese Culture along with the multiple, intersectional identities of LGBTQ Caribbean immigrants in the diaspora.
Over the years Zaman have donated his time, energy, multiple dance performances and organized humanitarian causes and has received multiple Citations, Awards & Proclamation from government officials. He is also the founder, creative director and manager of the Taranng Dance Troupe and currently works at Make-A-Wish Foundation.
Sundari, The Indian Goddess (she/her/they)
Indo-Caribbean Guyanese Drag Centric-Activist and Entertainer
Sundari – is a Guyana-born and an Indo-Caribbean drag entertainer, who currently resides in Far Rockaway, Queens. Sundari was discovered at the Raj Kumari Cultural Center in 2012, with the support of Prita Singh, Radha Singh, Denise Baboola & Detoxx Bu sti-ae, becoming the first Indo-Caribbean/Guyanese Drag Queen to perform in a non-LGBTQ+ musical production in Queens, NY.
Sundari performs frequently out of drag as well, under the moniker “International Dancer Zaman.” In either persona, Sundari utilizes performing arts to promote Indo-Caribbean Arts & Culture and the multiple, intersectional identities of LGBTQ Caribbean immigrants in the diaspora. As an artist and LGBTQ rights activist, she has pioneered several historic initiatives leading to queer and drag-centric performance pieces in faith-based institutions and at religious & cultural programming.
In addition to her breakthrough achievements, she hopes her presence in the wider Caribbean Community will encourage LGBTQ individuals of Caribbean descent to get more involved in their local community issues and help make a difference in their world.
Upcoming Events:
Queens Cancer Walk - 9/13
Phil "Scooter" Rizzuto Park
12pm - 5:30pm
Religious Org Fundraiser - Bronx - 9/13
Shri Vishnu Mandir
1pm - 5pm
Cancer Walk - Far Rockaway - 10/19
Beach 17th, Street, Far Rockaway, NY
10am - 3pm
Check out Zaman's Socials for more info :
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