It’s a Sitar, Not Just a Lute: THoughts on the History of the Sitar, The Lute, and A Song Called ‘Psalm 63’ From the Y2K Era
In this article, recording artist Kevin Ott remembers collaborating with sitarist Sunitha Chandy in college (UC Santa Barbara) during the Y2K era for the recording of the song "Psalm 63," which has been remixed, remastered, and released 24+ years later today -- October 14th, 2025 -- on all music streaming platforms and YouTube. This article also looks into the history of the sitar and the lute family as well as India's Mughal Era.
Catching Up On What I’ve Been Up To: Fall 2024 Releases, a Year-Long Hiatus, And Now The Release of Very Old Songs From the Vault for Fall 2025
This article catches the reader up on what Kevin has been doing musically and provides a brief summary of his musical projects from fall 2024 to the present and also explains his year-long hiatus from any new writing or recording.
