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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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Singing Workshop with Kate Portal from the Inner Vision Orchestra

15 Sept, 2021 3-4.30pm

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Hosted by Eye Matter with Baluji Music Foundation

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Southampton Mela 2021

19th Sept 21, 4pm

Online

Southampton mela online this Sunday featuring Baluji and the Inner Vision Orchestra

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Inner Vision Workshop at Richmix 1st November

1 Nov 2021

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.

Inner Vision Orchestra outside

Baluji Shrivastav OBE , The Inner Vision Orchestra with Shahbaz Hussain on tablas and Dave Steele The Blind Poet

8pm, 13 Nov 21

The Lowry, Salford

Uplifting Indian classical and folk music from around the world with celebrated multi-instrumentalist Baluji Shrivastav OBE and members of the Inner Vision Orchestra – the UK’s only professional blind ensemble. Shahbaz Hussain will accompany on tablas and Dave Steele The Blind Poet will also perform

Baluji Shrivastav playing the sitar and Arunima Kumar who is a dancer, are talking at a rehearsal. In the background Abi Baker is holding her violin, Perumal Varudaraj is standing and Chimanlal Patel is sitting.

Inner Vision Workshop at Richmix 15th November

15 Nov 2021

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.

Grand Union Orchestra

Baluji Interactions “Inner Vision: Radiance of a Thousand Suns”

7:00pm, 27 Nov 21

St John's, Bethnal Green, London

Inner Vision and Grand Union Orchestras Unite

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 Workshop at Richmix 29th November

30st Nov 2021

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.

Inner Vision Orchestra first tour picture

Henshaws by Candlelight at Manchester Cathedral

16th December at 7.30pm

Manchester Cathedral

Baluji and the Inner Vision Trio

Ignatio Lusardi Monteverde and Baluji Shrivastav in the garden playing guitar and sitar

Interactions - Indian music and flamenco

17th December at 7.30pm

Lauderdale House, Highgate

Baluji Shrivastav OBE and Ignacio Monteverde present an evening of Indian music flamenco accompanied by Yousuf Ali Khan on tablas and Linda Shanson on vocals

IVO Online Music Workshops with Eye Matter

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Free Fun Singing workshops funded by National Lottery Community Fund!

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15 Sept, 2021 3-4.30pm

Singing Workshop with Kate Portal from the Inner Vision Orchestra

Hosted by Eye Matter with Baluji Music Foundation

1 Nov 2021

Inner Vision Workshop at Richmix 1st November

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

15 Nov 2021

Inner Vision Workshop at Richmix 15th November

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

30st Nov 2021

Inner Vision Workshop at Richmix 29th November

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

17th December at 7.30pm

Interactions - Indian music and flamenco

Baluji Shrivastav OBE and Ignacio Monteverde present an evening of Indian music flamenco accompanied by Yousuf Ali Khan on tablas and Linda Shanson on vocals

19th Sept 21, 4pm

Southampton Mela 2021

Southampton mela online this Sunday featuring Baluji and the Inner Vision Orchestra

8pm, 13 Nov 21

Baluji Shrivastav OBE , The Inner Vision Orchestra with Shahbaz Hussain on tablas and Dave Steele The Blind Poet

Uplifting Indian classical and folk music from around the world with celebrated multi-instrumentalist Baluji Shrivastav OBE and members of the Inner Vision Orchestra – the UK’s only professional blind ensemble. Shahbaz Hussain will accompany on tablas and Dave Steele The Blind Poet will also perform

7:00pm, 27 Nov 21

Baluji Interactions “Inner Vision: Radiance of a Thousand Suns”

Inner Vision and Grand Union Orchestras Unite

16th December at 7.30pm

Henshaws by Candlelight at Manchester Cathedral

Baluji and the Inner Vision Trio

IVO Online Music Workshops with Eye Matter

Free Fun Singing workshops funded by National Lottery Community Fund!

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