Solo Sitar Player – Midlands
This Sitarist started playing and learning the Sitar at the late age of 18 in 2011 and is now part of the next generation of exciting British-born sitar players. His musical upbringing was initially in western classical and contemporary western music which adds to his innovative playing style. From the tender age of 5, he was performing on stage and has since flourished as a creative musician.
He is the disciple of the renowned Sitarist and educator, Ustad Dharambir Singh (MBE) and one of Ustad Ji’s most famous disciples, Roopa Panesar. He has also received guidance from many great musicians such as Ustad Harjinderpal Singh (disciple of Pandit Shivkumar Sharma), Ustad Irshad Khan (Disciple and son of Ustad Imrat Khan and nephew of Ustad Vilayat Khan), and Sri Bupinder Singh Chaggar to name a few.
He currently performs around the UK and Europe.
he has worked on a number of collaborative projects such as, Peguins risisng with Zak Starkey (The Who and Oasis), Mayur Navekar (bandish Projekt) and Michael Tedstone (ManikeMusic) to name a few.
Price From £400.00 for 2 hrs within Midlands area
Sitar and Tabla Players for hire – South East
One of the UK’s leading sitarists, He has performed throughout the UK, India, Europe and America.
We are very pleased to welcome him to the UK from India. He is skilled in folk, classical, popular and religious singing styles and is blessed with a stunning voice. Various very skilled and experienced tabla players perform with him, such as Udit Pankaj, Manjit Rasiya (Bombay dreams), and Tersem Singh (all India Radio and television).
He was also student of Ustad Shahid Parvez (India’s finest Sitarist).
He has performed throughout the UK, India, Europe and America in venues such as the London Symphony Orchestra’s St Luke’s church, the Nehru centre London, the Cork Jazz Festival…….and has worked with the London Symphony Orchestra, Cornershop, Panjabi MC, the London Sinfonietta (with guest singers Jarvis Cocker, Badly Drawn Boy, Marianne Faithful……), Beth Orten, Shushmita Ghoosh (kathak dance), Bhangra Knights (dance music), Chandalay Chor (world music fusion)………
Price From £ 350.00 Solo Sitar or £550.00 Sitar and Tabla
Bollywood or Western Style Sitarist & Tabla Duo
This Sitarist has over 20 years experience in weddings, functions and corporate events totalling over 900 performances. He’s always in great demand for function performances. He is currently one of the most versatile Sitarists in the world, having studied both Indian & western style music including Ed Sheeran. From these traditions he has created a unique creativity towards the sitar, seeing it as a instrument and not a genre.
He can offer the very best in live sitar for your event. He has public liability insurance for up to £10 million and all his equipment is PAT tested.
He can provide Sitar with Tabla accompaniment or solo sitar. Solo Sitar gives a gentle feel to any part of your event from drinks reception, during dinner or during all ceremonies. Standard repertoire includes Kabhi Kabhi, Jashn E Bahara, Rag Charukeshi, Rag Vashaspati, Rag Jhinjoti to name a few.
Tabla accompaniment adds a dynamic edge to the music playing tals such as Teental, Rupak, Dadra, Ektal, Japtal. Both solo sitar and with tabla can be both quiet background music or we can offer a performance slot.
Also these Indian Classical musicians are available as a Trio – Sitar player, Tabla player and Indian flute player (Bansuri)
Price From £ 350.00 Sitar, £550.00 Sitar and Tabla or Sitar Tabla and Bansuri (Indian flute) player £ POA
Sitar, Tabla and Sarangi band
This Sitar, Tabla and Sarangi band provide the Royal Bollywood fusion experience for your big day! Whether it’s a cocktail reception, wedding ceremony , corporate event, they cater for every event!
No event is too big or too small for them. They have also played for guests such as David Hayes and Paul Chowdhury.
Since inception in 2015, they have toured all over the country listening to their client needs, understanding what they would like and then putting this into practise so that your guests can remember your unique event for the rest of their life. Their musicians provide Sitar, Tabla and Sarangi. They can also provide a live singer for your big day!
Their diverse sets range from golden oldie Bollywood songs your parents would listen to, to the new upbeat present day songs. They also cater for other genres of music including Gwaali, Folk, Ghazal’s and Classical. It may also interest you to know they also play a few surprising western songs such as Rihanna, Snoop Dog and Bruno Mars just to name but a few. They can also play western classical songs such as Vivaldi and Beethoven.
Their varied sets cater for all age ranges and all groups of people, providing a set that everyone can enjoy and relate to, creating a lifetime memory for your big day.
Price From
Duo – 2 hours – £595 Trio – 2 hours – £695.
Duo – 3 hours – £795 Trio – 3 hours- £895
Areas Covered Nationwide
Female Sitarist for hire
This female Sitarist grew up in the South of England in a musical family, and as a child learned to play classical and folk guitar. After doing a Performing Arts course at Brighton university, she became involved in diverse music, dance and performance. She studied Northern Indian classical music on the sitar with Viram Jasani at the Guild Hall, London.
She available to play sitar with tablas or solo, at private functions such as: Asian weddings, parties, baby naming ceremonies, retreat centres, corporate events.
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Price From £ 350.00 Solo Sitar
Area: South East/Nationwide
Tabla and Harp Fusion Duo
Prepare to be captivated by the extraordinary synergy of this amazing Tabla and Harp Fusion duo, where two distinct musical worlds blend seamlessly into one harmonious experience. With a repertoire that spans original compositions, folk melodies, timeless pop, Bollywood hits, Western classical, and world music, This Tabla player and Harpist duo offers a sonic journey that is as diverse as it is enchanting.
Like the ebb and flow of waves, their music carries the audience on a captivating journey, a fluid and dynamic interplay between the gentle, melodious strings of the harp and the intricate, powerful rhythms of the Tabla.
What makes this Tabla and Harp duo truly exceptional is the magical chemistry between the two artists—an artistic yin and yang, where contrasts complement rather than clash.
Price From £1400.00
The guide prices are for events in the West Midlands. Outside this area extra travel expenses will apply.
Will travel up to 300 miles out side of the Midlands. Travel expenses will be added (45p per mile per vehicle)
They are happy to play up to 4 sets a day, additional cost apply.
Bansuri flute player with or without Sitar and Tabla Player
This Bansuri player began to play the North Indian bamboo flute at the age of 15 years old.
Today he continues to play in the North Indian tradition.
His music ranges from folk, devotional, soul, classical in both eastern and western fields.
With his recognised talent as an established Bansuri player he has performed with many well known artists.
He has performed at numerous prestigious locations including The Royal Albert Hall.
Media performances include BBC, MA TV, Channel S, N TV Bangla to name a few as well as featuring in many Gujarati movies and albums.
Price From £350.00
Area Covered Nationwide