Music and Poetry of South Asian Mystics: an exploration of Sufi and Qawwali songs
IN-PERSON with Anhad Naad Collective
$25 Day of | $20 In advance
Join us for exploration of traditional devotional music from the motherland of Yoga.
Anhad Naad Collective presents:
Music and Poetry of South Asian Mystics: an exploration of Sufi and Qawwali songs.
We are sharing our own experience with Sufism through singing, music and poetry. Audience is encouraged to sing along with us, we will provide lyrics with English translations.
Historically, in South Asia, Sufism played a huge role in inter-faith syncretism and Sufi shrines (dargahs) have been pivotal to communal harmony.
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Divya Vyas – vocal
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Irum M. – vocal
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Vivek Anand – vocal
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Rajnish Kamat – vocal
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Abhay Anand – tabla, percussion
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Jun Ishimuro aka Qb Moda Jazz – DAWS (digital audio workstation) Keyboard, flute
To listen to a sample recording please visit SoundCloud
BIO Anhad Naad Collective:
Formed in 2019, Anhad Naad Collective is a genre-defying ensemble rooted in the exploration of South Asian musical traditions and their intersections with global genres. The collective had its debut concert in 2020 in San Francisco, led by core members Divya Purohit Vyas and Jun Ishimuro (of Qb Moda Jazz). Initially, their work centered around blending South Asian raga-based music with the soulful textures of jazz, R&B, and Black musical traditions.
With a flexible and evolving lineup of collaborating artists, Anhad Naad Collective has performed at notable Bay Area venues including Bird & Beckett, Integral Yoga Institute, the Golden Gate Park Bandstand, and events such as San Francisco’s Summer of Music hosted by Noise Pop and the Civic Joy Fund.
In 2023, the group expanded its focus to delve deeper into South Asian spiritual music, with a special emphasis on Sufi Qawwali traditions. Anhad Naad treats the spiritual dimension of Sufi poetry and music with deep reverence, often seeking guidance from poets and experts from Pakistan and India. Lead vocalist Divya Purohit Vyas has previously been a part of Bay Dervish in Alameda, a spiritual music collective associated with Sufi Way, led by the late Kiran Rana and Jeanne Rana.
- Anhad Naad Collective Current Members:
- Divya Purohit Vyas – Vocals
- Irum Aftab – Vocals
- Vivek Anand – Vocals, Harmonium
- Rajnish Kamat – Vocals
- Jun Ishimuro – Flute, Digital Audio Workstation (DAW)
- Abhay Shankar Anand – Tabla, percussions, Sound Engineering
