Panchnaad

Introduction                          ..

 The term “PANCHNAAD” is taken from ancient Indian Scriptures. Among the many earthly sounds, the tradition recognizes five separate musical sounds which when played together, loose their individual musical identity and assume a new collective musical form, referred to by the ancient text as “ Vadyavrinda” i.e. five musical instrument playing together. In PANCHNAAD unlike western music, Indian traditional music combines Vocal music, Instrumental music and Dance.

 

PANCHNAAD consists of professional musicians who come from traditional family of musician who have been carrying for thousands of years, spanning over several generations, keeping alive a musical tradition and passing them on by hereditary.

 

When they perform, the audience feels as if they are being showered by rain of musical notes and rhythms. 

 

In spite of its recent establishment in 1982, PANCHNAAD, has grown in popularity numerous programmes in Europe, New Zealand and several countries in Asia. In the initial stage, PANCHNAAD, performed in the International arena in the name of “Music Ensemble of Benaras” to make it more understandable to Non-Indian audiences.

 

 

However with increasing popularity, we have decided to perform in the name of PANCHNAAD.

 

PANCHNAAD provides a platform for new talents by giving them an opportunity to play alongside the professional and experienced musicians of PANCHNAAD. In this way, they are able to benefit from the experience and guidance of these professionals to give the new talents a sense of confidence.

 

 

Today  PANCHNAAD, is not only renowned for its musical performances and developing new musical talents, but has branched out and involved itself in non musical fields ranging from CHILD RIGHTS,HUMAN RIGHTS,ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, EDUCATION, SPORTS etc by collaborating with many National and International groups. In Varanasi, PANCHNAAD is working closely with a non-governmental organization called “PEOPLES VIGILENCE COMMITTEE ON HUMAN RIGHTS” to reach education and health to deprived children of marginalized families of rural villages and urban slums.

 

At present Panchnaad is working in collaboration with Holiwater Project, New Zealand to save water around the world.

 

                                                         

 

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