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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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Baluji Shrivastav OBE and The Inner Vision Orchestra at Keele University

7.30pm, 16 March 22

Keele University

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

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Baluji Shrivastav OBE and Jazz Orient

7.30pm, 27 March 22

Ropetackle Arts Centre, Shoreham

Baluji Shrivastav OBE presents an uplifting programme of Sitar accompanied on Tablas by Pandit Sanju Sahai. The second half of the evening features Baluji with Jazz Orient.

Patricia Rozario

Baluji Shrivastav OBE and Patricia Rozario OBE present an evening of Goan Music, with Oscar Castellino and Mark Troop on piano

2nd April, 7.30pm

St John's Hoxton

An evening of Goan Music

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Antardrishti - Inner Vision

7.30pm, 7 May 22

Wiltshire Music Centre

Baluji Shrivastav OBE and the Inner Vision Orchestra perform Antardrishti-Inner Vision at the Wiltshire Music Centre

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Baluji Shrivastav OBE - an evening of Indian Classical music in Norwich

13th May 2022 at 7.30pm

Norwich Arts Centre

Baluji Shrivastav OBE is back in Norwich

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Baluji Shrivastav OBE - an evening of Indian Classical music in Suffolk

4th June, 7:00pm

The Cut, New Cut, Halesworth, Suffolk IP19 8BY

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Baluji Shrivastav OBE - an evening of Indian Classical music in Harwich

26th June, 12:00pm

Harwich Arts and Heritage Centre, Main Rd, Harwich CO12 4AJ

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Baluji Shrivastav OBE - an evening of Indian Classical music

6th August, 7:30pm

Civic Arts Centre & Theatre, Oswaldtwistle, BB5 3HZ

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Inner Vision Orchestra

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.

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7.30pm, 16 March 22

Baluji Shrivastav OBE and The Inner Vision Orchestra at Keele University

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

2nd April, 7.30pm

Baluji Shrivastav OBE and Patricia Rozario OBE present an evening of Goan Music, with Oscar Castellino and Mark Troop on piano

An evening of Goan Music

13th May 2022 at 7.30pm

Baluji Shrivastav OBE - an evening of Indian Classical music in Norwich

Baluji Shrivastav OBE is back in Norwich

26th June, 12:00pm

Baluji Shrivastav OBE - an evening of Indian Classical music in Harwich

Baluji Shrivastav OBE

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.

7.30pm, 27 March 22

Baluji Shrivastav OBE and Jazz Orient

Baluji Shrivastav OBE presents an uplifting programme of Sitar accompanied on Tablas by Pandit Sanju Sahai. The second half of the evening features Baluji with Jazz Orient.

7.30pm, 7 May 22

Antardrishti - Inner Vision

Baluji Shrivastav OBE and the Inner Vision Orchestra perform Antardrishti-Inner Vision at the Wiltshire Music Centre

4th June, 7:00pm

Baluji Shrivastav OBE - an evening of Indian Classical music in Suffolk

Baluji Shrivastav OBE

6th August, 7:30pm

Baluji Shrivastav OBE - an evening of Indian Classical music

Baluji Shrivastav OBE

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.

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