“Singing is a mental-emotional journey, a timeless ride through the universe.” — Aana Sharma
Booking Formats
E-Yogini: Electronic WisdomWordZ with live vocals
- Founder of WisdomWordZ, an electronic Techno–Trance project inspired by intonations of ancient wisdom texts.
- Combines innovative electro-acoustic soundscapes with danceable beats, drawing the audience into a trance state.
- Example performance above: Wunderkammer, Kunstdreieck Festival, 2022.
- Example performance downside: Stiftung Rigpa Schweiz, 2022.
Aana & Willy: Electro-Acoustic WisdomWordZordZ with vocals
- Vocals, electronics, and acoustic instruments.
- Collaboration began summer 2021; first tour autumn 2022.
- Willy contributes a range of acoustic instruments, complementing electronic drones and Aana’s vocals to create deep, immersive, and organic soundscapes.
- Motto: Go into trance and dance.
Dhrupad Yogini: Solo Dhrupad vocal with Tanpura
- Traditional Dhrupad concert in four parts:
- Alaap – slow, meditative introduction
- Jod – rhythmic development begins
- Jhala – rhythm accelerates, increasing intensity
- Bandish – composed song with improvisation
- Accompaniment: Tanpura drone and traditionally Pakhavaj drum.
- All performances are improvised, with sound as the primary focus.
- Raag exploration: microtonally precise, revealing tension, release, and dialogue—a communication between singer, listener, and the universe.
- This is Naad Yoga: the more focused the mind, the deeper the bliss.
- Raags are chosen according to time of day and season, reflecting the energetic state of nature.
- Legend: Rishis sought unity with nature and discovered it through Dhrupad and Raag.
