Music & Performances
Dr. Hans Utter is a musician by heart & soul. He is a versatile multi-instrumentalist – an accomplished Sitarist and Guitarist, and a proficient Oud player.
An Ethnomusicologist, Music Composer, Producer &
a Master Sitarist.
Hans’ is dedicated to a unique musical journey combining professional experience in diverse music including western classical music to jazz, from Hindustani classical to the modal music of Central Asia and the Middle East. His music transcends identity and geographical borders and is appreciated across the world of music.
Musical Skills
Guitar. Jazz, R&B, Blues, Folk, and Popular music
33 years of experience | Adv Professional
Sitar – North Indian Classical Music & Orchestral Performance
27 years of experience | Adv Professional
Guitar. Jazz, R&B, Blues, Folk, and Popular music
33 years of experience | Adv Professional
Tabla – Folk, Devotional & Classical
27 years of experience | Professional
Traditional Arabic Music.
10 years of experience | Professional
Music Composition & Arrangements
Professional Experience of Symphony, World & Popular Music
Music Production
Professional Experience in Recording, Mixing, and Mastering.
Selected Discography
New Revolution – Hans Utter
Rigpa Records. © 2018.
Ghazab Colours – Hans Utter & Da Saz
Rigpa Records. © 2016.
Floorian. At Your Surface.
Drigh Records (SKP003). © 2016.
Melodic Intersect: One Vision
CD, Album (Aimrec) AIMCDIM409 © 2015.
Melodic Intersect: Inner Vision
CD, Album (Aimrec) AIMCDIM402 © 2014
Melodic Intersect: Global Visions
CD, Album (Aimrec) AIMCDIM403 © 2014.
Melodic Intersect: Eastern Visions
CD, Album (Aimrec) AIMCDIM375 © 2013.
Floorian. Cosmasic.
Drigh Records (SKP003). © 2012.
Morning and Evening Meditations. Featuring Steve Gorn
Rigpa Records. © 2013
Chakra: Pure Land.
Om Shanti Records © 2012.
Sacred Mantras for Healing and Prosperity.
Om Shanti Records © 2011.
Divine Kirtan. Hans Utter and Utpola Borah
Om Shanti Records © 2011.
Playhouse Featuring Hans Utter.
Released by Playhouse © 2010.
Raag Puriya Kalayan
Om Shanti Records © 2010
Guitar Basics. (Set of two instructional DVDs)
Chennai, India. © 2008.
Introduction to Sitar. (Interactive CD ROM)
Chennai, India. © 2008.
Bagh-e-Jaan: Soul Garden
Explorer Records © 2007.
Ballads, Standards, and Blues. The Hans Utter Trio.
Explorer Records © 2005.
Anahata Sacred Sound Current. Whispers from Eternity
Samdhi Music © 2011.
Introduction to Sitar. (Interactive CD ROM)
Slam Jamz © 2010.
Public Enemy. Bring that Beat Back.
Koch / Slam Jamz / Defbeat Possee © 2006.
Spanda – New Age, International
Spanda Music © 2007.
Dr. Israel vs. Dr. X - Another Day in Babylon
Baboon Records © 2002.
Ugly Duckling - Sid and Becky
S&B © 2000
Sirens.
Sirens. © 2001.
Turkana
Keyfim Yerinde. © 1999.
SELECTED RECITALS – SITAR
Singing Hoosiers. (sitar and tabla)
November, 2019. Bloomington, Indiana.
“Havayana.” Ohio Northern University
February, 2019. Ada, Ohio.
Original Orchestral works, with sitar.
Ohio Northern University Orchestra. February, 2019. Ada, Ohio.
Asian Festival
Columbus, Ohio. May 24-25th, 2019.
Saz aur Awaaz: Hindustani classical sitar and vocal.
India habitat center, New Delhi, India. May 4th, 2019.
Musical Evening.
Dwarka, India. April 28th, 2019.
Raag-Taal
McConnell Arts Center, Columbus, Ohio. March 16th. 2019.
Nada Brahma: Sacred music from Vedic and Sufi Tradition.
Oneness Center, Franklin, Ohio. September, 2018
An Afternoon of Indian Classical Music.
Oneness Center, Franklin, Ohio. February, 2018.
Mahari: dance and music recital.
Charlotte Dance Festival Gala Performances. April 7-8, Charlotte, North Carolina. 2018
Healing Raga Music on Sitar.
James Cancer Hospital, The Ohio State University. November 2016 to June 2018.
Sitar, vocal and tabla recital.
India International Center, New Delhi, India, March 2017.
Sitar recital
Heather Pick Memorial Concert Series. James Cancer Hospital, the Ohio State University, November 2016 –March 2017.
Devotional Indian Music Tuohy Lecture Series.
John Carroll University, Cleveland, Ohio, April 2016.
Shalimar the clown
Cincinnati Opera and University of Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music, October 17, 2015
Raag-Taal: Indian music and dance performance.
McConnell Center for Arts, Worthington, Ohio, November 2015
From Bollywood to the World—Cultural Dialogue Through Cinema.
Speechless Film Festival. Mankato, MN. March 2016.
Sitar and tabla recital.
Bethany Lutheran College, Mankato. MN. March 2016 North Indian Classical Sitar Recital. Asian Festival, Columbus, Ohio. May 25-26, 2013-2018.
A Night in Persia: Indo-Persian Musical Evening
Lincoln Theatre, Columbus, Ohio. November 30, 2012.
Raag & Taal: Indian Performing Arts Concert
Township Hall, Worthington, Ohio. October 6, 2012
North Indian Classical Sitar Recital
Asian Festival, Columbus, Ohio. May 26-27, 2012.
Sitar Recital
Central Eurasian Studies Society, 12th Annual Conference. September 15, 2011.
North India Classical Sitar Recital
Advance Interdisciplinary Research in Singing (AIRS) 2nd Annual Meeting, Seattle, Washington. August 22, 2010.
Sitar Recital
Indian Independence Day Celebration, Columbus, Ohio. August 15, 2010.
Sitar Recital
Defense Supply Center, Multicultural Program, Columbus, Ohio. June 24, 2010.
An Evening of Indian Classical Music
the Ohio State University. April 18, 2010.
Annual International Scholar Research Exposition
The Ohio State University. September 24, 2010.
Hindustani Classical Sitar Recital
Dr. Prabha Atre’s Gurukul, Puna, India. December 27, 2009
SELECTED RECITALS – GUITAR, TABLA, OUD & ELECTRO-ACOUSTIC MUSIC
Exploring Indian Rhythm
Bharatiya Hindu Temple. March 10, 2020.
Gurupurnima
Saint John’s Episcopal Church. December 10, 2019. Columbus, Ohio.
Sivratri Celebration
Vedic Temple. February 21st, 2020. Delaware, Ohio
Melodic Intersect
Live in Concert. AnDie Musik. March 1st, 2020. Baltimore, Maryland.
Exploring Indian Rhythm
Bharatiya Hindu Temple. March 10, 2020.
Gurupurnima
Saint John’s Episcopal Church. December 10, 2019. Columbus, Ohio.
Sivratri Celebration
Vedic Temple. February 21st, 2020. Delaware, Ohio
Melodic Intersect
Live in Concert. AnDie Musik. March 1st, 2020. Baltimore, Maryland.
Durga Puja. Central Ohio Bengali Cultural Association
October 5th, 2019. Columbus, Ohio.
Riyadh 2030 Festival
November 10-15th, 2019. Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Sufiyana
Joe’s Pub. New York City. January 18th, 2016.
Tour of India
November 24th – December 25th 2015. Guwahati, Kolkata, Mumbai, Shillong, New Delhi.
Sufiana
Princeton, NJ. June 2014
Sufiana
Queen’s NYC. May 18 2014
Silk Road Journey Concert
Ohio Wesleyan University, Ohio. April 11, 2014.
Sufi Music Ensemble with Karim Gillani (Sitar and Guitar)
Lakewood Public Library, Cleveland, Ohio. October 20, 2013.
The Phoenix Project (Guitar and Sitar)
Jazz & Rib Festival 2013, Columbus, Ohio. July 19-21, 2013.
Chakra: Jazz, Middle Eastern and Indian music ensemble (Guitar and Sitar)
Community Festival 2013, Columbus, Ohio. June 29, 2013
The Phoenix Project (Guitar and Sitar)
Jazz & Rib Festival 2013, Columbus, Ohio. July 19-21, 2013.
Chakra: Jazz, Middle Eastern and Indian music ensemble (Guitar and Sitar)
Community Festival 2013, Columbus, Ohio. June 29, 2013.
The Phoenix Project (Guitar and Sitar)
Community Festival 2013, Columbus, Ohio. June 28, 2013.
Chakra: Jazz, Middle Eastern and Indian music ensemble (Guitar and Sitar)
Community Festival 2013, Columbus, Ohio. June 29, 2013
Karim Gillani and Moussa Dieng Kala. An Evening of Sufi Music. (Guitar and Sitar)
The College of Wooster. October 23, 2012.
Chakra. Silk Road Journey. Lincoln Theater. (Guitar, Sitar, and Original Compositions)
November 30th, 2012. Columbus Ohio.
The Last Smoker in America (Guitar)
World Premiere of NYC Broadway Musical, Columbus, Ohio. September 29 to October 24, 2010.
Traditional Oud Music: Iraq Refugee Foundation
June 25, 2010
Na Gul-e-Nagmha Hoon.
World Premiere of Electro-Acoustic Composition. The Ohio State University Composer’s Workshop Concert Series. May 6, 2008.
Antioch School, April 2020.
Online Music workshop on Indian Music for K-12 student.