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Workshops

Baluji believes that participating in music-making can transform lives. Our workshops are for people who want to play music and also for those who like to be around music-making. Our aim is for people to have a good time in a musical environment. Some participants go on to join the Inner Vision Orchestra. Workshops are given by Baluji and other blind or partially sighted musicians who have skills to share.

All our workshop leaders are DBS checked.

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The opportunity for Henshaw’s visually impaired young people and adults to take part in the Inner Vision Workshop was very rewarding. It was an absolute pleasure and privilege to meet Baluji and Linda. We enjoyed the sessions so much, we are looking forward to welcoming them for future workshops in the Greater Manchester area, so that more of our Henshaw's services users will be able to take part. George Ferguson, Henshaw’s

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We are the only promoters of regular events by blind musicians in the UK. We moved online during lockdown with a series of solo concerts and interviews with Inner Vision Orchestra musicians on YouTube Premiere and on  www.theBlind.TV  which is our web TV channel featuring blind people doing all kinds of interesting things. Now that the world is a little closer to normal, stay tuned for live performances near you.

Antardrishti, Queen Elizabeth Hall, Southbank Centre. (2018)

'Inner Vision Orchestra play bloody great kick-ass music' - Charles Hazelwood

Blind Spot III, St John's Waterloo. (2021)

Antardrishti, Queen Elizabeth Hall, Southbank Centre. (2018)

Sohini and Mahiwal, South Bank Centre. (2015)

We offer bespoke music workshops for all ages and abilities, for all blind and sighted people, all led by the talented and charismatic members of the Inner Vision Orchestra. These range from introductions to music or can include a broad range of subjects including Vocals, Arabic music, English folk, Indian music, Colombian rhythms, and Percussion. These can be held in-person or held online on Zoom and Jamulus.

Tel: +44 (0) 207 226 2094 

Email: info@balujimusicfoundation.org

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This was an amazing event which we couldn't have enjoyed more; it was a fantastic opportunity and a great privilege to have been able to meet and learn a little from a wonderful musician. BucksVision Member

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Creative Unity by Pooja Angra

4th Dec 2022, 6pm

Turner Sims, Southampton

Baluji Shrivastav OBE performs as part of a quartet of Indian classical musicians led by distinguished singer Pooja Angra

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Baluji Shrivastav OBE at London Metropolitan University

6th Dec 2022, Time TBC

London Metropolitan University

Details to Follow

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Inner Vision Orchestra Singing Workshop series with Eye Matter - starting 21st Nov 2022

Mondays, 7pm

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Inner Vision Orchestra Singing Workshops with Eye Matter

Ziad Sinno is playing the Oud, Peter Bosher is playing the flute, Gow Ratnarajah is playing the mridangam and Baluji is playing the sitar. they are all sitting together in a circle.

Inner Vision Orchestra Workshop

9th Jan 2023, 11am

Rich Mix, 35-47 Bethnal Green Rd, London E1 6LA

All visually impaired people are welcome. Bring an instrument if you like, we also have instruments for you to play.

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Inner Vision Orchestra Workshop

6th Feb 2023, 11am

Rich Mix, 35-47 Bethnal Green Rd, London E1 6LA

All visually impaired people are welcome. Bring an instrument if you like, we also have instruments for you to play.

Ziad Sinno is playing the Oud, Peter Bosher is playing the flute, Gow Ratnarajah is playing the mridangam and Baluji is playing the sitar. they are all sitting together in a circle.

Inner Vision Orchestra Workshop

20th Feb 2023, 11am

Rich Mix, 35-47 Bethnal Green Rd, London E1 6LA

All visually impaired people are welcome. Bring an instrument if you like, we also have instruments for you to play.

Sitting in a circle at a workshop; Baluji Shrivastav is playing the sitar, Abi Baker is playing the violin, Peter Bosher is playing the flute, Gow Ratnarajah is playing the mridangam and Kevin Staizabal is playing the keyboard.

Inner Vision Orchestra Workshop

6th Mar 2023, 11am

Rich Mix, 35-47 Bethnal Green Rd, London E1 6LA

All visually impaired people are welcome. Bring an instrument if you like, we also have instruments for you to play.

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Creative Unity - Pooja Angra

7.30pm, 18th March

Wiltshire Music Centre

Baluji Shrivastav OBE will feature as a special guest artist in this performance of master vocalist Pooja Angra's new project Creative Unity.  

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Blind to the Facts 2023 Research Panel event

20th Mar 2023, 2pm

Rich Mix, 35-47 Bethnal Green Rd, London E1 6LA

Join us for Baluji Music Foundation Research Panel to discuss the Blind to the Facts Survey 2023.

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An Evening with Takashi Kikuchi, Viola Player.

22nd March 2023, 6pm

Daiwa Foundation Japan House
13/14 Cornwall Terrace, Outer Circle
London NW1 4QP

Don't miss the opportunity to see this compelling short documentary about award-winning blind Japanese viola player Takashi Kikuchi, as he overcomes his fear of movement through dance and imagination. This special screening will be accompanied by a solo performance on viola by Takashi and an opportunity to ask Takashi and film director Cécile any questions at a Q&A chaired by Jason James, Director General of the Daiwa Anglo-Japanese Foundation. Takashi was commissioned by the Baluji Music Foundation, and is part of a triptych of films about blind musicians in the Inner Vision Orchestra. This event is free, but booking is essential.

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4th Dec 2022, 6pm

Creative Unity by Pooja Angra

Baluji Shrivastav OBE performs as part of a quartet of Indian classical musicians led by distinguished singer Pooja Angra

Mondays, 7pm

Inner Vision Orchestra Singing Workshop series with Eye Matter - starting 21st Nov 2022

Inner Vision Orchestra Singing Workshops with Eye Matter

6th Feb 2023, 11am

Inner Vision Orchestra Workshop

All visually impaired people are welcome. Bring an instrument if you like, we also have instruments for you to play.

6th Mar 2023, 11am

Inner Vision Orchestra Workshop

All visually impaired people are welcome. Bring an instrument if you like, we also have instruments for you to play.

20th Mar 2023, 2pm

Blind to the Facts 2023 Research Panel event

Join us for Baluji Music Foundation Research Panel to discuss the Blind to the Facts Survey 2023.

6th Dec 2022, Time TBC

Baluji Shrivastav OBE at London Metropolitan University

Details to Follow

9th Jan 2023, 11am

Inner Vision Orchestra Workshop

All visually impaired people are welcome. Bring an instrument if you like, we also have instruments for you to play.

20th Feb 2023, 11am

Inner Vision Orchestra Workshop

All visually impaired people are welcome. Bring an instrument if you like, we also have instruments for you to play.

7.30pm, 18th March

Creative Unity - Pooja Angra

Baluji Shrivastav OBE will feature as a special guest artist in this performance of master vocalist Pooja Angra's new project Creative Unity.  

22nd March 2023, 6pm

An Evening with Takashi Kikuchi, Viola Player.

Don't miss the opportunity to see this compelling short documentary about award-winning blind Japanese viola player Takashi Kikuchi, as he overcomes his fear of movement through dance and imagination. This special screening will be accompanied by a solo performance on viola by Takashi and an opportunity to ask Takashi and film director Cécile any questions at a Q&A chaired by Jason James, Director General of the Daiwa Anglo-Japanese Foundation. Takashi was commissioned by the Baluji Music Foundation, and is part of a triptych of films about blind musicians in the Inner Vision Orchestra. This event is free, but booking is essential.

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