SASHA BAYAN + SAM SUGGS
About
AURELIA represents a unique musical collaboration that bridges Eastern and Western musical traditions. Through the intricate melodies of the sitar and the grounding foundation of the upright bass, Sasha Bayan and Sam Suggs create an immersive sonic landscape that transcends cultural boundaries and invites listeners into a meditative musical journey.
Sasha Bayan
Sitarist, Composer
Sasha Bayan is a composer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist whose music bridges Western classical and Indian sitar traditions. Blending precision with emotional depth, his work moves fluidly between structure and spontaneity—each piece a meditation in motion, shaped by story, texture, and time.
Sam Suggs
Bassist, Composer
Sam Suggs is a double bassist, composer, and creative collaborator redefining the role of his instrument. With roots in classical performance and a flair for genre-bending experimentation, his work thrives in spaces where improvisation, composition, and community meet—expanding what's possible through curiosity and collective energy.
Music
Aurelia's latest body of work is a deep dive into improvised music-making—no script, no songs, minimal pre-planning. It is a series of explorations and meditations, guided by mood, imagery, and intuition.
Some pieces grew from audience-submitted ideas. Others emerged from our own meditations and experiments. Together, they form a sonic conversation between Eastern and Western traditions—unfiltered, moment-to-moment.
Listen to the Sessions