Dhrupad • Sacred Sound • Spiritual Techno • World Fusion
Artist Profile Aana Yogini
Aana Yogini (Aana Sharma) is the first Swiss woman trained in India as a Dhrupad vocalist within the traditional Guru–Shishya Parampara lineage (2004–2010). She studied intensively with Uday Bhawalkar (Pune) and the Gundecha Brothers (Bhopal), and has performed internationally since 2009.
Rooted in one of the oldest living traditions of Indian classical music, Aana’s work bridges ancient sound wisdom and contemporary sonic landscapes. Her voice moves between meditative depth, powerful overtones, subtle microtonality, and trance-inducing rhythmic structures.
Her artistic focus lies in the exploration of vibration (Naad), sacred texts, improvisation, and the meeting point between East and West.
Current Projects
WisdomWordZ
Universal music inspired by sacred source texts from Buddhism, Hinduism, and Christianity.
Minimalist, electronic-infused compositions centered around voice and vibration. Exploring vibrational phenomena through voice, manual instruments, and electronic production.
A genre-fluid sound between spiritual techno, ritual groove, choral textures, and trance.
Artistic Signature
- Highly versatile vocal modulation
- Deep improvisational mastery
- Fusion of Dhrupad with electronic music
- Polyrhythmic structures & trance elements
- Sacred texts translated into contemporary sonic experience
- Cultural bridge between Indian classical tradition and Western experimental music
Selected Highlights
- International concert activity since 2009 (India, Switzerland, Europe)
- Performances at Bharat Bhavan (India), Landesmuseum, Forum der Religionen, Wasserkirche, Festival für innovative Musik (Zurich), and numerous cultural venues
- Member of the Canton Zurich “School & Culture” program (2005–2020)
- Admission to international Tina Turner label Beyond Music
- Recordings with Tropical Gold Entertainment
- Covid Cultural Grant, City of Zurich
- Founder of NAAD Association for research and application of vibrational phenomena
Selected Works
Om Shanti
Vocals & Arranging: Aana Sharma
Frame Drum & Electronics: Willy Strehler
A minimalist, polyrhythmic piece based on a Hindu stotra to Saraswati.
A muezzin-like call unfolds into a trance-driven 4/4 structure, culminating in “Om Shanti” – May there be peace.
Dialogue
Vocals & Tanpura: Aana Sharma
Qyl Qobyz: Raushan Orazbayeva
Virtual Instruments: Senhora O Do
An instrumental sound dialogue between voice and Kazakh Qyl Qobyz.
No lyrics — pure sonic communication between inner and outer worlds.
Short Rendition of a Traditional Dhrupad Performance
Improvisation in Raag Ahir Bhairav
Video by Dave Masu (2019)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oTRZumczCT8
This performance presents a short rendition of a traditional Indian classical Dhrupad recital in Raag Ahir Bhairav, a raga associated with the early morning and a serene, contemplative mood.
The video demonstrates the essential elements of Dhrupad performance practice:
- Alap – a slow, rhythm-free melodic unfolding of the raga, exploring microtonal nuances and overtone resonance
- Gradual development of tonal space and meditative depth
- Introduction of pulse and structured improvisation within the traditional framework
Rooted in one of the oldest surviving forms of Hindustani classical music, Dhrupad emphasizes purity of tone, sustained resonance, and spiritual concentration. This rendition highlights the timeless, introspective power of the tradition while allowing space for spontaneous improvisation.
Education & Lineage
- Intensive Dhrupad training (India, 2004–2010)
- Traditional Guru–Shishya apprenticeship
- Background in architecture and urban development (ETH Zurich, HSR Rapperswil, HSLU, ZHAW)
- Ongoing studies in electronic production (Ableton, Cubase)
Currently Seeking
A music producer / remix artist to bring selected works into a broader electronic and global market context, with strategic positioning and international distribution.
Contact
Aana Yogini (Aana Sharma)
Switzerland
https://aana.ch
Insta @yogini.aana
E-Mail dhrupad.naad@gmail.com
