Credits:
A diverse and highly-skilled Indian music group who perform authentic, contemporary & traditional Indian music, and who also mix the Classical Indian styles with contemporary World Fusion rhythms. The result is wonderful blend of fine music that crosses many cultural and ethnic boundaries.
"I wanted to say a massive thank you for playing last Thursday at our Ceremony. It was wonderful. Lots of our family and friends have told us how much they enjoyed your music. Best wishes, Christine." (Wedding)
Style:
Classical/Contemporary Sitar, Tabla & Vocalist Trio, playing Indian music, Punjabi folk, Classical music, Dance Fusions & 'Bollywood' style songs. Also available as Soloists, Duets and 4+ musicians, including Dhol players. (See below for details.) The artists perform in traditional clothing.
THE VOCALIST:
Originating from Punjab, India, she completed an M.A. in vocal music before continuing to study with Pandit Om Parkash and Pashupati Nath Mishra. She has performed in India and the UK and has featured on a number of recordings. She is skilled in folk, classical, popular and religious singing styles and is blessed with a stunning voice. Whist singing she also plays the Tanpura (a stringed drone instrument) or The Harmonium (a wind powered keyboard).
THE SITAR PLAYER:
One of the UK’s leading Sitarist, who has performed throughout, India, Europe, the UK and America. As a student of the worlds top Sitarist (Ustad Shahid Parvez) his approach to classical and folk music is progressive and thoughtful. Beautiful melodies and showmanship are present at all of his events. He has been interviewed and recorded for film and television, and has worked with a number of fusion, theatre and dance groups. He also accompanies as a Tabla player for various artists.
THE TABLA PLAYER(S):
One or more very skilled and experienced tabla players are available to perform with the Singer and Sitar Player. These artists are capable of Tabla solos and also play accompaniment to many genres (both eastern and western) and can demonstrate all the sweetness and complexities of such an exciting form of percussion.
Available Musicians & Line Up Options:
One or more very skilled and experienced tabla players are available to perform with the Singer and Sitar Player. These artists are capable of Tabla solos and also play accompaniment to many genres (both eastern and western) and can demonstrate all the sweetness and complexities of such an exciting form of percussion.
Available Musicians & Line Up Options:
- Solo Sitar Player, One musician. Traditional sitar music without accompaniment. Beautiful melodies with touches of showmanship. Up to 3 hours including breaks.
- Sitar & Tabla Players, Two musicians. This is the most popular form of instrumental music. Skilful and demanding yet graceful to the listener. They can play in all venues. Up to 3 hours including breaks.
- Vocalist & Tabla Player, Two musicians. Sweet female voice and tabla accompaniment playing a wide variety of Hindi and Punjabi styles, with separate performance of solo sitar. Suitable for all venues. Up to 3 hours including breaks.
- Vocalist & Tabla Player, Sitar & Tabla Players, Three musicians. A wide variety of instrumental and vocal styles including folk, Bollywood and classical. Up to 4 hours including breaks.
- Bollywood band, Four or Five musicians. All of the above available with added percussion and keyboards creating full Bollywood sounds alongside traditional music. Up to 4 hours including breaks.
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