Sitar Player for Weddings
Add the transportive sound of a sitar player for weddings to your event
The London Sitarist
The London Sitarist is available for weddings, private functions and events and can be hired as a solo sitar player or as a duo with a tabla player. You can also add other musicians including Bansui flute players and as well as being trained in Indian classical music he can also play a selection of Western pop hits on sitar.
He began his musical training at an early age and by the age of 16 had found the instrument that would be his life, the sitar. His teachers have included Clem Alford (the first ever European sitar player), Pandit Subroto Roychowdhury of Senia Gharana and Wajahat Khan (direct descendent of Mia Tansen the great musician, one of the nine jewels in Moghul court of Emperor Akbar).
The London Sitarist studied composition from his father and later with Andrew Downes at the Birmingham Conservatoire where he gained a B.Mus (Hons) at the Birmingham Conservatoire studying both sitar and composition. His career so far has seen him play with artists such as Dave Stewart, The Smith String Quartet, The Bingham String Quartet, Kumar Bose, Shiv Shankar Ray, Ashok Dutta, Erich Gruenburg, Rohan De Sarem,The Dub Pistols, John Wilson, Bombay Dub Orchestra, Swati Natekar, Sarah Brightman, I Musici Fiamminghi Orchestra and Sir Paul McCartney.
“We were delighted that you were able to play at our formal Divisional Guest Night at the Joint Services Command and Staff College. Despite the international attendance on the course, most of the attendees were not familiar with the sitar and tabla. They all really enjoyed the opportunity to experience this music which is not traditional at these types of functions. It was excellent background accompaniment in the dining hall. You were also thoroughly professional, friendly and flexible to fit into the order of events.” Phil Game, Defence Academy of the United Kingdom, Shrivenham
The Kent Sitar and Tabla Duo
The Kent Sitar and Tabla Duo features one of the UK's leading sitarists who has performed throughout the UK, India, Europe 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.
This performer is available as a duo with a tabla player and other additional musicians can be added including bansuri or tanpura
“We were extremely pleased with our booking for the sitar player. He was punctual, accommodating and easy to communicate with. He looked fabulous in his costume dress and fit in perfectly with our evening. The booking process was very straightforward, with prompt communication and suggestions of suitable acts. A big thank you to both Find a Performer and the sitarist himself for providing a wonderful reception to our ball.
We will be writing up a report on all of our entertainment acts for next year’s committee and will certainly pass on your agency’s details for consideration for future bookings.” Liv Moorby, RAG Ball Entz
The Doctor of Sitar
The Doctor of Sitar is availabe for concerts, weddings and events in both London and the South West.
He is the only UK-based exponent of the performance style of the oldest sarod and sitar musical lineage, the Lucknow-Shahjahanpur Gharana - about which he has completed a PhD.
He is, at least, the 7th generation of a family of travelling performers of Romani origin. Aged 4, he chose the cello as his primary mode of performance. His sitar training began later, during the first year of an undergraduate in Composition with cello at Birmingham Conservatoire.
After over a decade of preparatory study of Hindustani music in the UK, he eventually travelled to Kolkata, where he met and became a sitar student of sarod master, Ustad Irfan Muhammad Khan - the last remaining hereditary proprietor of the Lucknow-Shahjahanpur Gharana.
He is one of only a handful of musicians in the world now responsible for propagating the expansive repertoire of this illustrious musical lineage, which traces back to the royal courts of Late Mughal India.
His stirring performance style and deep reverence for the melodic expression of the ragas he plays will conjure the perfect atmosphere to suit your event.
The Yorkshire Sitarist
The Yorkshire Sitarist has been deeply rooted in the tradition of Indian classical music from a very young age and aims to bring warmth and authenticity to every event she performs at.
The Yorkshire Sitarist trained with esteemed sitar maestros from the age of 4, and has developed a style that resonates with audiences and sets a captivating mood.
Whether you’re looking for a peaceful and romantic ambiance or a joyful and energetic atmosphere, her repertoire of raags can be tailored to create just the right feel for your occasion.
The Yorkshire Sitarist offers classical, semi classical melodies and bollywood songs to create an uplifting and romantic touch to weddings and events.
Her performances are designed to enrich weddings and special events with the timeless beauty of the sitar. Each piece she plays is carefully chosen to align with the mood and preferences of your event, making sure it’s not just background music, but an experience that leaves a lasting impression.
The Leicester Asian Wedding Musicians
The Leicester Asian Wedding Musicians is a trio of musicians that specialise in classical and Bollywood music. They are available for weddings, birthdays and any other celebration where classical Indian music or Bollywood is required.
Since their formation in 2015, this trio has performed all over the world, and have performed at prestigious venues, functions, and events such as The Savoy London, The Barbican Centre, the wedding of DJ Frenzy and for the Mayor of Leicester.
Leicester Asian Wedding Musicians offer a wide array of services, tailor made to create an incredible musical experience for all guests attending. Their services include, but are not limited to, background music at wedding receptions, drinks receptions, phera ceremonies, birthdays and corporate events.
Leicester Asian Wedding Musicians are renowned for performing at drinks receptions and performing alongside the pandit ji during the pheras ceremony, creating a unique, engaging and enjoyable experience for guests.
