Sitar

A Sitar is a more complicated instrument than the Tanpura: it is used to produce complex melodies and not just the tones of Sa and Pa (though it has the strings to produce a drone) and will take longer to learn how to play (though some would argue that learning how to tune the Tanpura is a lifelong process!).

Desicritics 2009

It would be fair to say that the Sitar is the most well-know Indian instrument in the West.

Desicritics 2009

'Sitar' for 60 hours, as a tribute to the Mumbai attack victims.

Elections - fresh news by plazoo.com 2009

'Sitar' for 60 hours, as a tribute to the Mumbai attack victims.

Elections - fresh news by plazoo.com 2009

And though funding has been steady, even in the harsh economic downturn, Sitar has an interesting challenge.

Sitar Appoints Dwyer as Interim Executive Director Jacqueline Trescott 2011

Dwyer was actually the first hire at Sitar 12 years ago.

Sitar Appoints Dwyer as Interim Executive Director Jacqueline Trescott 2011

Now Sitar serves more than 700 students a year in an innovative cycle of summer classes, after school enrichment and weekend sessions.

Sitar Appoints Dwyer as Interim Executive Director Jacqueline Trescott 2011

After considering whether to use them, Graham said he decided they would be more beneficial to the Sitar Arts Center, which teaches and mentors neighborhood youths.

For Jim Graham, 'Gagagate' ends 2011

And for Sitar to remain a safe environment for after school enrichement and arts education, Dwyer said.

Sitar Appoints Dwyer as Interim Executive Director Jacqueline Trescott 2011

During her time at Sitar, the teen activities have increased, including a teen leadership program.

Sitar Appoints Dwyer as Interim Executive Director Jacqueline Trescott 2011