Kuljit Sodhi
About the Artist
Kuljit Sodhi, musician and dancer, is the creator and leader of the successful world music ensemble Galitcha. Galitcha is a visionary ensemble that performs original compositions based on Indian folk music, combined with influences from jazz, world and North American folk. In addition to playing music for the past fifteen years Kuljit has been a dance teacher and conducts dance workshops of traditional east Indian folk and Bollywood styles.
The mood is very important in my songs. I think that language and words are not necessarily most important. My aim is to communicate my message in other ways than words.
Artist's Programs
Curriculum Links
Identifying similarities and differences between local community and communities around the world; identifying tempo; response to music from a variety of cultures; effects of different musical instruments; sing with expression and proper technique; physical activity and teamwork though group participation.
Artistic Disciplines
Dance
Diversity
Asian, Culturally Diverse, Francophone, Men+, Person of Colour
Age
Children ages 5 - 11, Children ages 12 - 18, Seniors, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12
Language Proficiency
English, French
Kuljit Sodhi in action
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