Swara Sitar and Tabla Duo
Act fee up to £495
Swara sitar & tabla duo - Jon (tabla) and Ricky (sitar) have been thrilling and entertaining audiences throughout the UK since 2001. During this time they have developed a reputation amongst Indian music lovers nationally for their on stage rapport & spontaneous and playful musical dialogues. The many positive responses from audiences highlight their engaging and dynamic performances that begin with slow, meditative melodies unfolding into complex exciting rhythmical interplay. Swara were performers at the National Celebration of British Asian Live Arts in 2008 and were voted 'Best Group' in the MTM South West & South Wales Asian & Ethnic Minorities Awards 2014.
Music Samples
Kirvani Fast Gat
Kirvani Slow Gat extract 1
Kirvani Slow Gat extract 2
Kirvani Tabla Solo
Act Video
Line-up
Tabla player
Sitar player
Extra Line-up(s)
We are flexible to perform at any time of day. We perform at Arts Centres, Festivals, Melas & Cultural events. Also Weddings & Corporate events.
Also included
High quality PA with very good clear sound. 2 x Mackie 450 speakers, 2 x Mackie 150 monitors, Mackie 1202vlz mixing desk. We do not provide any lighting gear.
Location
South West based and will travel to these areas: South West, Midlands, Wales, Ireland.
Previous Clients
Amnesty International, World Preservation Foundation, The Tulsi Trust, Love Etiquette, Asian Arts Agency, Plymouth South Asian Society, Hampshire Indo British Society, South Asian Performing Arts Centre (SAPAC), Swindon, Indian Music & Dance Academy, Swindon, Birmingham Museums Trust.
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The price brackets above should be used as a guide only as all quotes are bespoke.Performance times for most acts except Tributes and some other Unique performers are usually 2 x 60 minute sets or 3 x 40 min sets. (If you require the act to perform longer than these times you may incur extra costs.)
Travel costs vary depending on the act and will be included to the quote given to you by our agents.
Our acts would usually expect to arrive around 6pm and to be finished around midnight.
(If you need the act to arrive earlier or finish later there may be extra costs but these can be negotiated.)