Was Penn Masala in Pitch Perfect 2?
Few Penn students can say that they have appeared in a film that had the biggest-ever opening for a musical movie. But when “Pitch Perfect 2” debuted on May 15 and earned almost $70 million over its first weekend, the members of Penn’s South Asian all-male a cappella group, Penn Masala, earned that distinction.
Which Pitch Perfect is pentatonix in?
Pitch Perfect 2
In the latest aca-awesome news surrounding the sequel to the a capella comedy Pitch Perfect, the group Pentatonix is in the movie.
Did Pentatonix do Pitch Perfect 2?
Now the movie—and the secret—is out. Pentatonix steals the show in the buzzy musical sequel for a brief song, playing a rival Canadian group competing against the Barden Bellas at the world championships.
What is Penn Masala?
Penn Masala, often stylized as pennmasala, was formed in 1996 by students at the University of Pennsylvania who wanted to represent their subcontinental heritage and music through a cappella singing. Among other, more long-standing a cappella groups, Penn Masala stood out as the only one in the world that sang Hindi music.
When did Penn Masala release the Bollywood Breakdown?
In March 2015, Penn Masala released The Bollywood Breakdown, a compilation of contemporary songs that combine elements of hip-hop with Bollywood music. In May 2015, Penn Masala released the music video for Tonight (I’m Lovin’ You) / Dilliwaali Girlfriend, a mix featured on their ninth album, Resonance.
When did Penn Masala perform at the White House?
On October 14, 2009, Penn Masala performed at the White House in Washington, D.C. for the White House’s celebration of Diwali and the signing ceremony of the Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.
Who are the members of Penn Masala?
Although the majority of Penn Masala’s members are of Indian descent, non-Indian members such as Brian Hong, Sam Levenson, Brendan McManus, and Albert Gu have been a part of the group. Former members also occasionally perform with the group when they tour different cities.