Aana – Performer, Composer, Teacher
Aana serves as a bridge between the Oriental Indian and Occidental worlds. She performs, composes, and teaches Dhrupad music, incorporating mantras and other wisdom texts, while also creating innovative music across various ensembles and projects.
Her strengths lie in improvisation, flowing voice, awareness and listening. Through her singing, she connects the inner and outer worlds, guiding audiences on a profound mental and emotional journey. Aana combines conceptual depth with intuitive sensitivity, thinking creatively “outside the box” while maintaining strong analytical insight.
Aana brings extensive experience in Buddhist meditation, mantra chanting, and wisdom texts, and has a deep understanding of Hindu culture, having lived in India and been married to an Indian Brahmin. She also draws from the rich ocean of Indian classical music systems, giving her a rare mastery of tradition and innovation.
A core competence of Aana is the integration of Western music with classical Indian Raag music. She not only understands both musical worlds deeply but also communicates their essence clearly to audiences. Her combination of analytical precision and intuitive creativity allows her to specialize in improvisation across genres.
Aana’s performances often blend Dhrupad music with other styles, such as Western Gregorian chant, Neo-Soul, or electronic beats — always grounded in the depth and discipline of Dhrupad.
📩 Booking: dhrupad.naad@gmail.com
📅 Events: aana.ch/events
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