Since its inception in 1997, SAA-uk has developed relationships with a diverse group of freelance musicians and dancers with varying skills, discipline areas, genres of focus and levels of experience - both from the UK and abroad. These talented and inspiring artists are at the heart of what we do. They have given performances, delivered arts education projects. At SAA-uk, we acknowledge their on-going contribution, dedication and contribution to our mission.
From a family of musicians, Adnan has performed in many prestigious festivals, including the oldest festival of Indian Classical Music in the world
Rising young talent of sitar music in the UK, student of Roopa Panesar and Ustad Dharambir Singh Dhadyalla
Critically acclaimed performer, choreographer, and dance theatre maker
One of the 20th century's greatest masters of the Sarod
The UK's foremost representative of the Ustad Allarakha legacy of Punjab tabla
Singer, composer and live performer of Indian classical, semi-classical and Bollywood music
One of the world's leading tabla players
One of the top-ranking sarod players in the world
Multi-instrumentalist and composer
Exceptional musician and dynamic tabla player based in Leeds UK. He is one of the leading disciples of the renowned Tabla maestro Pandit Sharda Sahai Ji
Renowned Indian classical and semi-classical vocalist and arts leader based in the UK
Celebrated UK-based Hindustani classical vocalist
Vocalist, composer, multi-instrumentalist and musical director exploring global influences
Accomplished sarod player from Kolkata, West Bengal
Award-winning composer/vocalist; a world musician in Indian classical music, semi-classic music, rock fusion, and Sufi music.
Composer, multi-instrumentalist, audio technologist and sound designer
Accomplished rising star of Indian classical santoor
Guitarist, composer and producer
Skilled tabla player, percussionist and educator
Multi-instrumentalist and exponent of the Benares gharana of tabla
Tabla player, composer, and educator
Upcoming and talented Nasheed (Islamic vocal music) artist
Guitarist and teacher specialising in the adaptation of Indian classical music for guitar
Talented UK-based tabla and jori player
Award-winning sitarist based in Leeds, UK, now working on a debut album of blending contemporary and classical influences
World-renowned Indian classical saxophonist and composer
Sheffield-based santoor and tabla player, music teacher, composer, and musical director of University of Sheffield's Indian Music Ensemble.
Kathak dancer, choreographer and teacher
Hailing from Bangalore and now based in London, Jyotsna is Europe's foremost Indian violinist
One of the UK's leading Indian classical violinists and ghazal singers
Part of the new wave of South Asian musicians emerging from the UK, Kamaljeet walks an innovative path on the santoor
Accomplished UK-based santoor player and vocalist
Vocalist based in the UK, involved in both classical and contemporary projects, delivering both group and solo performances across genres
Leeds-based musical trio combining Punjabi and Western influences
UK-based dhrupad vocalist and performer of Gurbani Kirtan
Regarded amongst the leading Tar-Shehnai and Dilruba performers of today, one of the brightest talents to have emerged in the UK
Performing for many prestigious festivals such as the Darbar in London, Kitha has been actively involved with Carnatic activity across the UK
Carnatic violinist
Master tabla player and representative of the Banaras Gharana
Widely considered to be one of the finest young sitar players in India
Award-winning Leeds-based jazz drummer and percussionist
Renowned slide guitarist
Kathak artist and choreographer
Award-winning guitarist, bassist and composer
Highly-skilled and renowned sitarist, vocalist and teacher
A celebrated Kathak and contemporary dancer, psychologist, and Artistic Director of Rhythmosaic Dance Company
Award-winning sitarist and composer acclaimed for his genre-defying music
Master of the bansuri flute
One of the UK's most innovative and creative violinists
Torchbearer and sixth-generation exponent of the Benares gharana of tabla
Born into a family of renowned Indian classical musicians, Paras is today a well known artist in the film industry
Dance artist whose practice has evolved to include choreography, writing, making, performance, and teaching.
Versatile and accomplished percussionist of the Carnatic tradition
Renowned performer in Hindustani classical and semi classical vocals including Khayal, Thumri, Dadra, Bhajan
Internationally-acclaimed Odissi dancer, teacher, and founder of the Pracheeti Odissi Dance Academy
Carnatic percussionist specialising in mridangam, khanjira and ghatam
Internationally-acclaimed South Indian percussionist
Versatile and vibrant Indian vocalist
Started his classical training with his father, Pt. Ram Krishna, and today is carving out a niche for himself in the field of saxophone
Kathak maestro and one of the leading exponents of the Jaipur gharana of kathak dance
Songwriter, musician, and producer, Qais channels his melodic designs through the rabab, a 2,500 year old instrument from Afghanistan
Awarded an A-grade by All India Radio after auditioning at the age of 16, Ramana is a talented veena player based in India
Accomplished vocal artist of the Hindustani (North Indian classical) tradition, from the Indore gharana of music
Coming from a family of artists, including the legendary musician Sangita Kalanidhi, skilled musician based in Leeds, UK
Indian classical vocalist, composer, performer and vocal instructor
Multi-talented and versatile Indian classical bansuri (flute) player
One of the finest Sitar players to emerge on the UK music scene
London-based Hindustani vocalist of the Bishnupur Gharana
Gifted classical Bharatanatyam dancer, choreographer and teacher with many international performances and winner of prestigious awards
Fast emerging rubab virtuoso
Vocalist based in Leeds performing music in the Hindustani tradition
One of India's leading exponents of Hindustani classical vocal music
Sarangi virtuoso
Dancer, choreographer, instructor and performer with the missions to promote Odissi dance
Artist combining her love for rhythm and music with swift movement and emotive expression as a Kathak dancer
Bradford-based qawwali group
Leading UK-based tabla player and teacher
Multi-talented Carnatic violininst and vocalist
Indian Semi-Classical vocalist
Modern master of the sarangi, following in the footsteps of his grandfather, sarangi legend Ustad Sabri Khan
Talented tabla player and accompanist
UK-based Carnatic vocalist and founder of West Yorkshire-based arts organisation Manasamitra
Upcoming tabla and jori exponent in the UK
One of the world's most skilled sarangi players
Talented fusion and ghazal vocalist
One of the foremost exponents of the Ghazal genre of music
Talented bansuri player bridging the gap between western contemporary music and Indian classical music
One of the foremost exponents of dhrupad vocal music in the world
Gifted young tabla player and tutor
Esteemed UK-based sitarist and lecturer
Senior disciple of the Santoor Maestro Pandit Shivkumar Sharma, gave his first public performance in New Delhi in 1986
A senior student and disciple of santoor maestro Shiv Kumar Sharma
Uniquely versatile musician, naturally adept at handling several musical instruments with facility
Award-winning performer, composer and inventor
Classically-trained Kuchipudi dancer and choreographer
Composer and performer of Carnatic Music
Leading tabla player of the Punjab Gharana
His consistently brilliant and exciting performances made Zuheb appreciated in the field of percussion in India as well as abroad
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