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Sitar Events This Month in London
Sitar in London this month (5-31 Oct): Sanju Sahai at Barbican Centre (Sat 31 Oct). Updated daily.
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Sound profile
An underground, organic sound.
energy
60
danceability
30
valence
50
grit
20
organicness
100
commerciality
20
tempo
55
vocality
5
About Sitar
The sitar is a plucked stringed instrument central to Hindustani classical music, originating in medieval India through the synthesis of Persian lutes and ancient Indian veenas. Characterized by its distinctive sympathetic strings and gourd resonator, the music utilizes complex raga melodic structures and rhythmic tala cycles. Performances typically transition from a slow, meditative alap exploration into intricate, high-tempo rhythmic sections accompanied by the tabla, evoking moods ranging from deep contemplation to ecstatic virtuosity. As a cornerstone of South Asian soundscapes, it significantly influenced 1960s Western psychedelic rock and modern world fusion genres, maintaining a semantic link between traditional spiritual practice and contemporary global instrumental music.
Also known as: Sitar music
Parent genre:Classical
Sitar events in London this month - FAQ
What Sitar events are in London this month?+
Mood lists one sitar event in London this month (5-31 Oct): Sanju Sahai at Barbican Centre (Sat 31 Oct). The listing shows the venue, lineup and a direct ticket link; the calendar is updated daily.
Where can I find Sitar in London this month?+
The sitar is a plucked stringed instrument central to Hindustani classical music, originating in medieval India through the synthesis of Persian lutes and ancient Indian veenas. Find every Sitar venue and event in London this month above - with lineups, door times, and tickets.
What is Sitar music?+
The sitar is a plucked stringed instrument central to Hindustani classical music, originating in medieval India through the synthesis of Persian lutes and ancient Indian veenas. Characterized by its distinctive sympathetic strings and gourd resonator, the music utilizes complex raga melodic structures and rhythmic tala cycles. Performances typically transition from a slow, meditative alap exploration into intricate, high-tempo rhythmic sections accompanied by the tabla, evoking moods ranging fro…
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