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Baluji

@baluji1

Blind Indian multi-instrumentalist and Sitarist to the Stars. Awarded OBE in Queen's 90th Birthday Honours for Services to Music.

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Jazz Orient will be performing at @StratfordEast on Sat 8th June! It will feature the 6-piece line up and a programme of original indo-jazz fusion compositions. stratfordeast.com/whats-on/all-s…

Jazz Orient will be performing at @StratfordEast on Sat 8th June! It will feature the 6-piece line up and a programme of original indo-jazz fusion compositions.
stratfordeast.com/whats-on/all-s…
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On 6 June, Baluji will be returning to The Cut in Halesworth for a very special Indian & Greek collaboration with Dimitris Menexopoulos on lyra and Yousuf Ali Khan on tabla. Ticket link here: ticketsource.co.uk/thecut/baluji-…

On 6 June, Baluji will be returning to The Cut in Halesworth for a very special Indian & Greek collaboration with Dimitris Menexopoulos on lyra and Yousuf Ali Khan on tabla.
Ticket link here: 
ticketsource.co.uk/thecut/baluji-…
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Jazz Orient will be performing at The Culture Trust Luton in Luton on 19th July! It will feature the 5-piece line up with an eclectic mix of Indian, Latin & jazz fusion compositions. culturetrust.com/whats-on/jazz-… #balujimusicfoundation #jazzorient #hatfactory

Jazz Orient will be performing at <a href="/culturetrustuk/">The Culture Trust Luton</a> in Luton on 19th July! It will feature the 5-piece line up with an eclectic mix of Indian, Latin &amp; jazz fusion compositions.
culturetrust.com/whats-on/jazz-…
#balujimusicfoundation #jazzorient #hatfactory
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The Inner Vision Orchestra had a fantastic performance at New Wolsey Theatre in Ipswich. Thanks to everyone who attended, it was a lovely evening! #balujimusicfoundation #innervisionorchestra #newwolsey #holi #springfestival #livemusic

The Inner Vision Orchestra had a fantastic performance at <a href="/NewWolsey/">New Wolsey Theatre</a> in Ipswich. Thanks to everyone who attended, it was a lovely evening!  
#balujimusicfoundation #innervisionorchestra #newwolsey #holi #springfestival #livemusic
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I had a wonderful time working with Meera Patel to deliver dance workshops for blind, visually impaired, deaf, deafblind, disabled and/or neurodivergent participants. Held at Sadler's Wells, it was an amazing opportunity to learn Indian Classical Dance through non-visual senses!

I had a wonderful time working with Meera Patel to deliver dance workshops for blind, visually impaired, deaf, deafblind, disabled and/or neurodivergent participants. Held at <a href="/Sadlers_Wells/">Sadler's Wells</a>, it was an amazing opportunity to learn Indian Classical Dance through non-visual senses!
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I recently performed at a screening of Philippa Frisby’s new documentary, The Wrestler’s Cane, which explores the ancient art form of Mallakhamb (pole yoga). #balujimusicfoundation #nehrucentre #london #filmscreening #livemusic #mallakhamb #sitar

I recently performed at a screening of Philippa Frisby’s new documentary, The Wrestler’s Cane, which explores the ancient art form of Mallakhamb (pole yoga). 
#balujimusicfoundation #nehrucentre #london #filmscreening #livemusic #mallakhamb #sitar
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At a recent Mallakhamb workshop, which is a traditional physical culture on a rope and pole. It was organised by Indigo Eye Productions and led by Uday Deshpande, who has been teaching for 54 years and dedicated his life to this artform. #balujimusicfoundation #mallakhamb

At a recent Mallakhamb workshop, which is a traditional physical culture on a rope and pole. It was organised by Indigo Eye Productions and led by Uday Deshpande, who has been teaching for 54 years and dedicated his life to this artform. 
#balujimusicfoundation #mallakhamb
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This week on 9 May, I will be performing alongside Linda Shanson on tabla at the Horniman Museum and Gardens from 3.30-4pm, as part of their Hear It Live! concert series. horniman.ac.uk/event/hear-it-… #balujimusicfoundation #baluji #balujishrivastav #sitar

This week on 9 May, I will be performing alongside Linda Shanson on tabla at the <a href="/HornimanMuseum/">Horniman Museum and Gardens</a> from 3.30-4pm, as part of their Hear It Live! concert series.
horniman.ac.uk/event/hear-it-…
#balujimusicfoundation #baluji #balujishrivastav #sitar
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We are thrilled to announce the release of transformative insights from our "Blind to the Facts" report, shedding light on the challenges faced by blind and visually impaired individuals within the UK music industry. Fight for Sight previously Vision Foundation Claire Castle balujimusicfoundation.org/blindtothefact…

We are thrilled to announce the release of transformative insights from our "Blind to the Facts" report, shedding light on the challenges faced by blind and visually impaired individuals within the UK music industry. <a href="/Vision_Fdn/">Fight for Sight previously Vision Foundation</a> <a href="/cl_castle/">Claire Castle</a> 
balujimusicfoundation.org/blindtothefact…
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We had a fantastic workshop session earlier this month at Rich Mix with ten musicians from the Inner Vision orchestra, including two brand new members. It was lovely to learn some new music and meet some new faces! The next workshop is May 27th 11-4pm at the same venue.

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Tickets available now for Baluji’s performance with Sukhdeep Dhanjal at SOAS on 29 May at 6.30pm! store.soas.ac.uk/conferences-an…

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We will be screening three short films at Rich Mix on 4 June 8pm by director Marie-Cécile Embleton. They reveal the sensory world of three blind musicians (Baluji Shrivastav OBE, Takashi Kukuchi & Victoria Oruwari) and celebrate the resonating power of music.

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On 6 June, Baluji will be returning to The Cut in Halesworth for a very special Indian & Greek collaboration with Dimitris Menexopoulos on lyra and Yousuf Ali Khan on tabla. Ticket link here: ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/suffo…

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We are very excited to announce that Jazz Orient will be performing at Stratford East in London on Sat 8th June! It will feature the 5-piece line up and a programme of original indo-jazz fusion compositions. Ticket link here: stratfordeast.com/whats-on/all-s…

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Our first artist who will be featured as part of the Colours of Sound screening on 4 June is British-Nigerian soprano Victoria Oruwari. She will be doing a short performance before the film is screened, which will be followed by a short Q & A session.

Our first artist who will be featured as part of the Colours of Sound screening on 4 June is British-Nigerian soprano Victoria Oruwari. She will be doing a short performance before the film is screened, which will be followed by a short Q &amp; A session.
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Our second artist who will be featured as part of the Colours of Sound screening on 4 June is Japanese viola player Takashi Kikuchi. He will be doing a short performance before the film is screened, which will be followed by a short Q & A session.

Our second artist who will be featured as part of the Colours of Sound screening on 4 June is Japanese viola player Takashi Kikuchi. He will be doing a short performance before the film is screened, which will be followed by a short Q &amp; A session.
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The final artist who will be featured as part of the Colours of Sound screening on 4 June – is me! I will be doing a short performance before the film is screened, which will be followed by a short Q & A session.

The final artist who will be featured as part of the Colours of Sound screening on 4 June – is me! I will be doing a short performance before the film is screened, which will be followed by a short Q &amp; A session.
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One of our Inner Vision Orchestra musicians, Ziad Sinno, singing and performing on oud for patients at The Royal Brompton Hospital as part of the Live Music Now scheme.

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I am delighted to announce that I will be performing alongside Seyed Ali Jaberi on 15 June at Holy Sepulchre London. We will be exploring the ancient and creative thread that connects North Indian classical music and Persian Sufi music. Tickets available now: hsl.church/upcoming-event…

I am delighted to announce that I will be performing alongside Seyed Ali Jaberi on 15 June at <a href="/HolySepulchreUK/">Holy Sepulchre London</a>. We will be exploring the ancient and creative thread that connects North Indian classical music and Persian Sufi music. Tickets available now:
hsl.church/upcoming-event…
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Hello everyone, don't miss your chance to come and see Seyed Ali Jaberi and I blend the sounds of #India and #Persia. 🇮🇷🇮🇳 This weekend in the heart of #London ticketsource.co.uk/holy-sepulchre…