I’m honored to be featured in VoyageDallas , where I share my journey as a sitarist, my inspirations, and how Indian classical music became a part of my life in Texas. In this interview, I talk about my musical roots, challenges, and the vision behind SitarBug. You can read the full interview here: 👉 https://voyagedallas.com/interview/meet-vatsal-dave-of-flower-mound-southlake/

This is a beautiful composition in Raga Yamani by the legendary sitarist Ustad Vilayat Khan. Raga Yamani, a creation closely associated with Ustad Vilayat Khan himself, is a distinctive offshoot (or variant) of its parent raga, Yaman Kalyan. https://youtu.be/OLWu_oZm8Oc

Official video of our song from the album Lone Star Sitar: https://youtu.be/kriUsU8ZKLA It was twenty years ago, when sitarist Vatsal Dave teamed up with talented percussionist Neel Bhatt and Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer Art Greenhaw to create Lone Star Sitar—a captivating album that masterfully blends the intricacies of Indian classical music with the soulful twang of Western guitar, country influences, and American roots traditions. Origin