Hello! My name is Galen and I love to play sitar for a myriad of events. I have been studying this mesmerizing music for 15 years, half of that time in New Delhi. The depth, storytelling, playfulness, and spirituality of this music is a great way to bring a unique atmosphere of connection and meaning to your wedding, private party, or artistic collaboration. I look forward to working together. :)
3 reviews
Nishit M.
December 27, 2024Galen performed for about 1.5 hours at our dinner party. He was playing the sitar solo but he kept the evening high energy by making it interactive with the guests and mixing lighter ragas with more traditional ragas. Even the whole experience of booking and planning was very professional and collaborative. Everything worked out not just according to plan but better than what we have imagined. Thank you for making the evening memorable for us.
Hired as: Sitar Player
Indian Ragas for any occasion
Thank you nishit!! It was a pleasure to play for your beautiful family and friends ! Naya saal Mubarak :)
Wanda S.
October 20, 2024Lovely performance. Played wonderfully and served as background music to our party’s conversation. Should have booked for a longer time.
Hired as: Sitar Player
Dheeren P.
June 4, 2024Galen was great at our baby shower. All the guests raved about him. Would highly recommend
Hired as: Sitar Player
Indian Ragas for any occasion
Thank you dheeren! It was a joy to be apart of your event!
Price range: $400-3000
Hello and welcome to my Gigsalad profile! Ever since I flew to India in 2009 I have been deeply motivated and engaged by the study of hindustani music. New Delhi would be my home until 2017 at which point I moved back home to New York City where I am an active part of the music scene. The time and energy I have spent exploring this music authentically has paid off in a profound understanding of raga and an ability to bring depth and beauty to my performances.
I regularly perform hindustani classical, collaborations with middle eastern artists and in my trio of all original music, Compass Trio. I have had the privilege of performing at such prestigious venues as SPAC (Saratoga Performing Arts Center), legendary folk venue Caffe Lena, The Center for Remembering and Sharing (CRS), Chhandayan Center for Indian Music, and Pioneer Works amongst others. He has worked with The Pittsburgh Opera, Brooklyn Raga Massive, Ollom Art Dance Company, The Silk Road Project’s GMW, and Korean Piri master, Gamin Kang I work with venues, organizations, and bring my music to weddings and private events.
I am grateful to have so many opportunities to bring my music to some of the most meaningful days of others' lives. I look forward to meeting you! You can learn more about me at (link hidden) and (link hidden)
Saturday
Dinner Party
7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Riverdale, NJ
Saturday
Birthday Party
7:00pm - 8:00pm
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New York City, NY
Sunday
Baby Shower
12:00pm - 1:30pm
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Jobstown, NJ
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
5:00pm - 10:00pm
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Old Bridge, NJ
Sunday
Wedding Cocktail Hour
7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Wilmington, DE
Sitar Player
