" गीतं वाद्यं तथा नृत्यं त्रयं संगीतमुच्यते "
~ संगीत रत्नाकर
What is Vadya?
Music is a mirror of cultures, history, and traditions of a region or community. Similar to other art forms, India’s music is present in diverse genres and varieties. It is undeniable that the interest and knowledge about our Indian music heritage is fading. Indian Classical Music, reflecting the rich Indian traditions of the past, is largely popular in fusions with other forms of music. We are fast forgetting the unique musical forms from remote areas of our country. Traditional old music forms have uniqueness and historical importance and there is a need to reinstate the interest.
'Vadya' is our initiative to promote Indian Classical Music and revive the dying folk music forms of India. It has 2 dimensions: a blog to provide information about Indian Classical Music, enlighten about the old traditional forms of music from remote regions and communities of India, and to entertain with interesting facts about diverse music genres of Indian history, and a 'Performance' section, presenting Ragas or Compositions on different musical instruments.
We hope you have an enjoyable experience through our window to the Indian Music roots.
Vadya Creators
Vivasvat and Shashvat Rastogi are high school students at Vasant Valley School, Delhi, India.
With more than a decade of experience in music, Vivasvat and Shashvat have professionally learnt 6 different musical instruments and are also familiar with a range of other instruments. They have competed Trinity College of London Grade 8 (highest level of proficiency) in Alto Saxophone and Electronic Keyboard, and currently pursuing Rockschool Grade 8 in Electric Guitar as well.
Besides these, Vivasvat and Shashvat have expertise in Indian Classical Music. They have completed the 4-year Senior Diploma in Harmonium and 3-year Senior Diploma in Indian Vocals from Allahabad Prayag Samiti. The brothers can also play Drums and Glockenspiel and have some familiarity with a variety of other musical instruments.
Vivasvat and Shashvat have been a part of school orchestra and band for more than 4 years now, and regularly take part in various competitions, workshops, school performances and fund-raising events
Sthayi
Another integral part of Vadya is the 'Sthayi' app for reviving Indian Music and Musicians. The app is in the process of development currently and will be published soon. Keep viewing the website for updates.
Check out Vivasvat's youtube channel community posts for insights and initial screenshots of the app.
DONATE
We are raising funds to purchase musical instruments and donate them to the underprivileged children who do not have access to such resources, not only to assist these children in learning an important skill, but also to spread the Indian Music culture.
Your contribution can potentially change the life of a child. Visit the Donation Page to learn more about this feature.
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What is Vadya?
Music is a mirror of cultures, history, and traditions of a region or community. Similar to other art forms, India’s music is present in diverse genres and varieties. It is undeniable that the interest and knowledge about our Indian music heritage is fading. Indian Classical Music, reflecting the rich Indian traditions of the past, is largely popular in fusions with other forms of music. We are fast forgetting the unique musical forms from remote areas of our country. Traditional old music forms have uniqueness and historical importance and there is a need to reinstate the interest.
'Vadya' is our initiative to promote Indian Classical Music and revive the dying folk music forms of India. It has 2 dimensions: a blog to provide information about Indian Classical Music, enlighten about the old traditional forms of music from remote regions and communities of India, and to entertain with interesting facts about diverse music genres of Indian history, and a 'Performance' section, presenting Ragas or Compositions on different musical instruments.
Who created Vadya?
The creators of Vadya, Vivasvat and Shashvat Rastogi, are high school students at Vasant Valley School, Delhi, India.
With more than a decade of experience in music, Vivasvat and Shashvat have professionally learnt 6 different musical instruments and are also familiar with a range of other instruments. They have competed Trinity College of London Grade 8 (highest level of proficiency) in Alto Saxophone and Electronic Keyboard, and currently pursuing Rockschool Grade 8 in Electric Guitar as well.
Besides these, Vivasvat and Shashvat have expertise in Indian Classical Music. They have completed the 4-year Senior Diploma in Harmonium and 3-year Senior Diploma in Indian Vocals from Allahabad Prayag Samiti. The brothers can also play Drums and Glockenspiel and have some familiarity with a variety of other musical instruments.
Vivasvat and Shashvat have been a part of school orchestra and band for more than 4 years now, and regularly take part in various competitions, workshops, school performances and fund-raising events
Is there a tutorial for Sthayi?
Not yet... but we will be uploading one soon
How can I donate?
Visit our Donation Page and fill out the form. We'll send further information once the form is submitted.
How can I contact the creators?
Vivasvat and Shashvat have youtube channels and websites, the links for which are present in the top navigation bar. You can also email us and we'll reply as soon as possible.
Vivasvat: vivasvatrastogi@gmail.com
Shashvat: shashvatrastogi.shava@gmail.com