Indrajit Banerjee Sitar music for Indian classical, folk, and cultural events.

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Whether a stage is available (we sit on a carpet on a stage), whether inside or outside (handmade instruments are sensitive to weather), whether people will be seated during the performance.

A professional sound system can be provided within driving distance of Austin, Texas.

In some cases

A professional QSC sound setup can be provided for performances within driving distance of Austin, Texas. For flights or long-distance travel, the venue is asked to supply the sound system.

Payments are accepted via Zelle, Venmo, or check.

The best gig I have done was in Theatre de la Ville in Paris, France. The best venue I have played at is Carnegie Hall.

Any event with true music lovers.

40 years of playing professionally. Classically trained in India. First professional tour and teaching in school.

I have been most influenced by RD Burman. My favorite artist is Ravi Shankar. The greatest song of all time is Castles Made of Sand by Jimi Hendrix.

ndrajit Banerjee is a sitar artist rooted in the Maihar Gharana tradition and based in Austin, Texas. He combines the depth of Hindustani classical music with contemporary collaborations that span jazz, world, and ambient styles.

Indrajit received his initial inspiration from his mother, Manju Banerjee, a sitarist. He went on to study under Pandit Manilal Nag of the Vishnupur Gharana and Pandit Kartick Kumar, senior disciple of Pandit Ravi Shankar, mastering both melodic expression and rhythmic precision within the Maihar style.

Indrajit is an A grade artist of All India Radio and Television. He has performed at major venues and festivals including SXSW, Green Mill Jazz Club, High Sierra Festival, Théâtre de la Ville (Paris), and Carnegie Hall (with Atash & St. Stephen’s Episcopal School). Indrajit is also a touring artist with the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) and the Texas Commission on the Arts.

Yes — Indrajit runs the Antara School of Indian Classical Music in Austin, Texas, where he teaches sitar, tabla, and Indian classical theory to students of all ages, both in person and online.

A small stage (4 feet by 5 feet) with a rug on it. I perform for a maximum of 2 and a half hours (with a break).

Yes with cover or appropriate weather protection.

80% set repertoire, 20% client special requests.

Most love our playing.

Indian classical and world fusion, blending raga-based improvisation with influences from folk, jazz, and ambient music.

Indrajit typically performs solo or with a tabla player, which is the traditional format for Indian classical music.

Yes — performances can be adapted for concerts, cultural programs, weddings, or educational settings.

About 30 minutes is preferred to allow for setup, soundcheck, and tuning.