Registered Non-Profit · Since 2024

Shadaj GraamFoundation

संगीतम्  संस्कृतिः  सङ्गमः

We present Indian classical music concerts, give young artists their first stage, and use music to serve society, from old age homes to drought-affected farmers.

About Us

Taking the first note to every village

Shadaj Graam Foundation is a non-profit on a mission to preserve and celebrate Indian classical music, and to carry it to the young people who need it most: in small towns and remote villages, far from the concert halls of big cities.

Indian classical music is one of the oldest living musical traditions in the world. Whether in the Hindustani style of the North or the Carnatic style of the South, it is built on the raga, a melodic framework that is part composition, part improvisation. For centuries it has been more than music: it is a spiritual journey that connects the performer, the listener and something higher.

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What's in a name?
षड्जShadajSa, the first note of Indian classical music, the note every raga begins from and returns to
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ग्रामGraama village, a community of people living in harmony
= Harmony Villages

Our dream is a network of “Harmony Villages” across India, where every child can find their first note.

What We Do

From the concert stage to the village classroom

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Concerts & Festivals

Evenings of Hindustani and Carnatic music, bhavgeet and abhang, brought to towns and cities across Maharashtra, often for a cause.

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Workshops & Mentorship

Renowned artists and maestros perform for, and mentor, young learners, sharing the history, theory and technique behind raga music.

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Music in Schools

Working with local schools and cultural bodies to bring classical music into education, so appreciation begins early.

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Village Music Centres

Our goal: training centres in villages, with experienced teachers and regular classes for hands-on learning.

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Stages for New Talent

Talent hunts, competitions and festivals like our annual Aarambh, where young artists step onto a real stage.

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Research & Documentation

Recording and preserving regional musical traditions so that their legacy lives on for generations.

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Our vision is to make Indian classical music a living part of rural India's cultural fabric, nurturing the next generation of musicians and music lovers.

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Our Committee

The people behind Shadaj Graam Foundation

Manohar (Mayur) Kulkarni

Manohar (Mayur) Kulkarni

President

Vipul Nalawade

Vipul Nalawade

Secretary

Priyanka Rane

Priyanka Rane

Treasurer

Omkar Gokhale

Omkar Gokhale

Member

Chaitra Tendulkar

Chaitra Tendulkar

Member

Soham Mohite

Soham Mohite

Member

Pranay Rane

Pranay Rane

Member

8th Nerve – Echoes of Shakti concert poster
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Upcoming Concert

8th Nerve – Echoes of Shakti

A thematic instrumental concert for the drought-affected farmers of Maharashtra and a tribute to musical legends, blending Hindustani, Carnatic and touches of jazz.

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Manas KumarViolin
Abhay NayampalliGuitar
Tanay RegeTabla
Satish KrishnamurthyMridangam
📅 Mon, 28 Dec 2026 · 8:00 PM
📍 Mini Theatre, Ravindra Natya Mandir, Prabhadevi
🎟 ₹500 · First come, first served

The entire ticket proceeds go to the Chief Minister's Relief Fund.

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Our Journey

Seven concerts and counting

From Kankavali to Mumbai, every concert has been a step in bringing classical music closer to people. Tap any concert to see its photos.

2025

Laya Samarpan

A tribute concert to Padma Vibhushan Ustad Zakir Hussain.

18 Jan · Kankavali

Swaranubhuti

An evening of timeless ragas, to a full house.

23 Mar · Pen, Raigad

Aarambh 2025

Students of music take their first stage.

6 Apr · Dadar, Mumbai

Swaranubhuti II

A young flautist and a seasoned vocalist on one stage.

24 May · Nalasopara

Deepgandh 3.0

A Diwali Pahat of bhavgeet, abhang and natyasangeet.

20 Oct · Balgandharva, Bandra

Swardhara

Live music for the residents of an old age home.

9 Nov · Titwala
2026

Aarambh 2026

Our annual student showcase returns.

31 May · Dadar, Mumbai
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8th Nerve

Echoes of Shakti, for Maharashtra's farmers.

28 Dec · Prabhadevi, Mumbai
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