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.

— Kuljit Sodhi

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

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