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.

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.

The Festival of Thetford & Punjab is a cross-cultural celebration inspired by the people of Thetford and the Duleep Singh family, the last Royal Family of the Punjab who lived in nearby Elveden.

The performance will feature Uttara Joshi and Manmohan Dogra

Presented by Baluji Music Foundation:

A Celebration of Summer with music from around the world by a quartet from the Inner Vision Orchestra which is the only professional ensemble in the UK of outstanding blind and partially sighted musicians. They have been brought together from many different musical traditions by sitar maestro Baluji Shrivastav OBE. Offering to the Sun will feature a quartet presenting music from India, Sri Lanka the Middle East and the UK! They will conjure up the spirit of Summer with a moving celebration of musical brilliance. The line up includes Ustad Yusuf Ali Khan on tablas, Ghow Ratnarajah on kanjira and vocals, Uttara Joshi vocals and Ziad Sinno on oud and vocals.

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.

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.

Founded in 2012 by Indian sitar maestro Baluji Shrivastav OBE, it is the world's only professional ensemble of blind and partially sighted musicians. Features an eclectic, global repertoire spanning Iranian, Lebanese, Afghan, Indian, and Nigerian folk tunes, alongside soulful Gospel, Blues, Indian Ragas, and Western classical compositions.

Saint Paul's Way Centre, 83 Saint Paul's Way, London E3 4AJ

Booking is essential.
Email info@visionability.org.uk or call 07943 722343

Join the Inner Vision Duo for a joyful afternoon of Christmas music and uplifting songs from around the world.

FREE

Experience an extraordinary evening of global music with the acclaimed Inner Vision Quintet, led by virtuoso sitar player Baluji Shrivastav OBE.

Bringing together world-class musicians in a richly diverse ensemble, the quintet blends Indian classical traditions with Middle Eastern, Western classical, jazz, and folk influences. Featuring instruments including tabla, oud, sitar, viola, and voice, their performances travel across cultures and continents, from the intricate beauty of Indian ragas to evocative melodies from Iran, Lebanon and beyond.

The group is unique not only for its musical range but for its story: most of the ensemble are visually impaired musicians, whose artistry and collaboration challenge perceptions and celebrate the transformative power of music.

Having performed on major international stages, including the London 2012 Paralympic Games closing ceremony with Coldplay, the Inner Vision Quintet delivers performances that are both moving and joyously uplifting.

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