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Galen Passen is a sitarist, composer, and visual artist based in Brooklyn, NYC. His work aims to create intimate narratives, weaving together a diversity of forms and approaches. He lived in New Delhi, India between 2009 and 2017 studying hindustani music. The exposure to India’s layered history and diversity plays a significant role in Passen’s artistic and life work. 

Passen performs Hindustani classical music, experimental composition, collaborations with dance, and multi media movement theatre. He has worked with The Pittsburgh Opera, Brooklyn Raga Massive, The Silk Road Project’s GMW, Korean Piri master, Gamin Kang., and regularly tours with his crossover group, Compass. His visual work has been featured in arts publications and commissioned for books, album covers, and personal collections. He received his bachelors degree from Goddard College whose emphasis on social ethics and critical thinking helped to develop his understanding of the formidable influence and responsibility of all culture workers. You can read more about Passen at www.galenpassen.com