BALUJI SHRIVASTAV

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Baluji Shrivastav OBE is an internationally acclaimed Indian-British multi-instrumentalist, composer, music producer, and educator whose extraordinary musical journey has inspired audiences across the world. Despite losing his vision as an infant, he pursued his passion for music with unwavering dedication, mastering a wide range of Indian classical instruments including the sitar, surbahar, dilruba, tabla, and pakhawaj. His exceptional artistry and innovative approach have established him as one of the leading ambassadors of Indian classical music on the global stage.

With formal training in vocal music, sitar, and tabla, Baluji has built an illustrious career spanning decades. His work beautifully blends traditional Indian classical music with world music, orchestral arrangements, jazz, and contemporary sounds. Throughout his career, he has collaborated with internationally renowned artists such as Stevie Wonder, Coldplay, Massive Attack, Annie Lennox, and Shakira, bringing Indian music to audiences across continents through concerts, recordings, theatre productions, films, and television.

Driven by his vision of making music accessible to everyone, Baluji founded the Baluji Music Foundation and later established the Inner Vision Orchestra, the United Kingdom's first professional orchestra of blind and visually impaired musicians. His commitment to promoting inclusion, accessibility, and artistic excellence has earned him widespread recognition and numerous international honours, including being appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for his outstanding contribution to music and disability inclusion.

As a performer, composer, and motivational personality, Baluji Shrivastav continues to inspire audiences through his remarkable musical talent, creativity, and dedication to empowering differently-abled artists. Whether performing at international concerts, cultural festivals, corporate events, educational institutions, or special celebrations, he delivers unforgettable performances that celebrate the richness of Indian classical music while promoting diversity and inclusion.

Book Baluji Shrivastav OBE through Artist Arena for live concerts, cultural festivals, corporate events, keynote sessions, music workshops, and exclusive performances that combine world-class musicianship with an inspiring life journey.

Career Highlights

• Internationally acclaimed Indian-British multi-instrumentalist, composer, and music producer.
• Master of the sitar, surbahar, dilruba, tabla, pakhawaj, and Indian classical vocal music.
• Recipient of the prestigious Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for contributions to music and inclusion.
• Founder of the Baluji Music Foundation and the UK's first Inner Vision Orchestra for blind and visually impaired musicians.
• Collaborated with global artists including Stevie Wonder, Coldplay, Shakira, Massive Attack, and Annie Lennox.
• Performed at international concerts, cultural festivals, theatre productions, films, television projects, and prestigious global events.
• Available for concerts, corporate events, cultural festivals, keynote sessions, music workshops, educational institutions, and special celebrations.