The hummingbirds

Babeeta is a UK-born singer-songwriter and poet of Indian descent whose music bridges Eastern and Western traditions. A self-described global citizen, she has lived and worked across Canada, Japan, India, Germany, and France, shaping a sound rooted in connection and cultural harmony. Trained as a Pediatric Occupational Therapist and Sri Sri Yoga teacher, she integrates wellness and artistry through her work as founder of Nataraja Wellness and the Artists for Peace initiative.

Now based in White Rock, BC, Babeeta brings her jazzy vocal nuance and poetic depth to The Hummingbirds, a jazz fusion trio whose music embodies the spirit of its namesake—vibrant, dynamic, and uplifting, blending global sounds with the freedom of jazz improvisation.

Tomo is a musician-horticulturist whose artistry is deeply intertwined with the rhythms of nature and the harmony of community. His passions for mental well-being, environmental stewardship, and peace shape both his life and his music. Through Artists for Peace, he cultivates creativity as a form of healing and connection—nurturing harmony between people and the planet.

As the multi-instrumentalist of The Hummingbirds, a jazz fusion trio based in British Columbia, Tomo brings an organic groove and melodic depth that ground the group’s vibrant global sound. His music, like his gardens, grows from a place of balance, compassion, and flow—echoing the trio’s intent to uplift and connect through the universal language of rhythm and improvisation.

Varun is an Indian classical and fusion violinist with a strong foundation in Carnatic music, trained for eight years at Mumbai Fine Arts under Guru Ramachandra Sharma Ji. Having performed in over 150 concerts, he blends intricate Carnatic techniques with jazz, pop, rock, and blues, bridging tradition and modernity through sound. Now based in South Vancouver, Canada, he performs and teaches Indian classical violin while exploring new creative frontiers.

As the violinist of The Hummingbirds, a jazz fusion trio, Varun weaves soulful Indian melodies into the group’s global soundscape—his expressive playing quite literally pulls at your heartstrings, creating moments where classical precision meets jazz improvisation and emotional depth.