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About
Aarav Deshmukh is a fictional Mumbai sitarist created for QA testing. Trained in the Hindustani classical tradition, he performs ragas suited to the time and mood of an event, from serene morning gatherings to celebratory evening receptions. He brings a meditative, transporting quality to cultural programmes, weddings, wellness and yoga events, and gallery openings, and he also collaborates in fusion settings, weaving sitar into contemporary, jazz, and world-music arrangements. Working in Hindi and English, he explains the music warmly for audiences new to it, and he can perform solo or with a tabla accompanist to add rhythmic depth to the sound.
GenresClassicalWorld musicJazzElectronic
EventsCommunity eventsWeddingsCorporate eventsRestaurants
TravelPerforms throughout the Mumbai metropolitan region with local travel included. Available across Maharashtra and elsewhere in India for cultural events and destination weddings; travel and accommodation quoted. International festival bookings considered with advance planning.
EquipmentPerforms on his own sitar and can arrange a tanpura drone and tabla accompanist. Discreet amplification is provided for mid-sized rooms; for large halls or gardens a house PA is requested and can be coordinated.
AccessibilityPerforms seated on a low platform or at floor level; step-free access to the performance area is appreciated. Gentle, low-volume sets suit meditation and wellness events. Spoken introductions to the ragas can be provided for accessibility and engagement.
Working policiesA deposit confirms the booking, refundable up to 21 days before the event. Prices are quoted in local currency and vary by set length, ensemble, and travel. A tabla accompanist can be added on request. Outdoor daytime events require shade for the instrument. The event flow and any spoken-introduction preferences should be confirmed one week ahead.