The Indian Academy of Performing Arts New York, New Jersey USA
HOME FORTHCOMING EVENTS PAST RECORDINGS MEMBERSHIP ABOUT US EVENTS IN THE AREA MEMBER LOCATOR	Shri Ramchandra Joshi Shri Ramchandra Joshi is an accomplished vocalist and harmonium player, residing in Edison, New Jersey. His accomplishments are as follows. Awards and Titles 1) Grade “B” Artist At All India Radio Mumbai India 2) Topped 2 nd in All India, in All India Level music competition held by "Akashvani" i.e All India Radio (AIR) in 1994 in Light Classical Vocal music category. Training In Music · Guidance from well known and leading vocalist of Gwalior Gharana Dr.Veena Sahasrabuddhe based in Pune (India) · Initiated in Music at the age of 8 years started learning Indian classical music from "Sangeet Mahabharati" mumbai founded by Late Pt.Nikhil Ghosh · At "Sangeet Mahabharati" trained under Mrs.Krishna Mukherjee who happens to be disciple of well known exponent "Begum Parveen Sultana" · Taken Lessons from Mrs.Sraboni Mukherjee in Light Classical Music like "Thumari","Hori" who is disciple of Well known "Thumari" exponent "Mrs Shobha Gurtu". Perfrmances/Concerts ( Classical / Semi-classical ) Performed at various places in India , USA and UK and Switzerland. 1. Harmonium Solo and Vocal Recitals broadcasted on All India Radio Mumbai Kendra from 1994 too 1999. 2. Participated concerts hosted at Sangeet Mahabharati Mumbai. 3. Akashvani Sangeet Sammelan – Indore and New Delhi. 4. Indian Merchant's Chamber Mumbai 1994 5. "Kalke Kalakar" Sammelan at Brila Matushree Hall mumbai 1998 6. Performed with Dr.Veena Sahasrabuddhe at Malhar" Festival at Nehru Center Mumbai in June 1998. 7. Young Artists Concerts in "Parle Music Circle" in Mumbai 1998 8. Performed in Inter-College festivals in IIT Mumbai, St Xaviers College etc. 9. "Swara Vilaas" Andheri Mumbai in 1996 10. Hori Festival – Worli Mumbai , March 2001 etc. 11. Maharashtra Mandal – London, Leicster, Croydon 12. Ganesh Festival Lucern 2001 Sursee 13. Concert in Altendorf with Demonstrating "Ragas and Seasons" 14. Bharatiya Temple – North Wales – PA – Ramanavami , Ganeshotsav 2005 15. Maharastra Mandal - San Jose California USA 16. Classical ,Semi classical Concerts in New Jersey and Philadelphia Devotional Music 1. Theme – Programs like – “Krishna” organized by “Pranateertha Charitable Mission” Pune. – Set of Songs, Chanting , Bhajans , Compositions describing Life of Lord Kirshna. 2. Did lead Satsang programs ( Series of Bhajans/ Chanting ) at Mumbai,Pune,Bangalore,UK,US,Switzerland at Events organized by Art of living on Mahashivratri ,Grrupoornima ,Krishna Janmashtami , Durgashtami etc. ( Satsang - Speciality Bhajan program with participation of Audience ) Contact Details URL:- http://ramchandraj.tripod.com/ E mail:- ramchandraj@gmail.com raminzurich@yahoo.com Online audio sample available on sangeetonline.org	.