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
Kevin Ott Kevin Ott

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.

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