Anhad Naad Collective Sufi Qawwali Evening at the Medicine for Nightmares
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## Anhad Naad Collective Sufi Qawwali Evening at Medicine for Nightmares Friday June 12th 7-9mDate and Time: Friday June 12th 7-9mLocation: Medicine for Nightmares Bookstore
Address: 3036 24th St, San Francisco, CA 94110
Phone: (415) 824-1761
## Join us for an evening of uplifting Sufi Qawwali music from India and Pakistan. The group explores the South Asian vocal music with the traditional and electronic instrumental backing. We will offer English summary of Sufi lyrics including those by Amir Khusrow and Bulleh Shah.This event is open to public. Suggested donation of $10 will be asked at the door.
## About Anhad Naad Collective:
Formed in 2019, Anhad Naad Collective is a genre-defying ensemble rooted in the exploration of South Asian musical traditions and their intersections with global genres. The collective had its debut concert in 2020 in San Francisco, led by core members Divya Purohit Vyas and Jun Ishimuro (of Qb Moda Jazz). Initially, their work centered around blending South Asian raga-based music with the soulful textures of jazz, R&B, and Black musical traditions.
With a flexible and evolving lineup of collaborating artists, Anhad Naad Collective has performed at notable Bay Area venues including Bird & Beckett, Integral Yoga Institute, the Golden Gate Park Bandstand, and events such as San Francisco’s Summer of Music hosted by Noise Pop and the Civic Joy Fund.
In 2023, the group expanded its focus to delve deeper into South Asian spiritual music, with a special emphasis on Sufi Qawwali traditions. Anhad Naad treats the spiritual dimension of Sufi poetry and music with deep reverence, often seeking guidance from poets and experts from Pakistan and India. Lead vocalist Divya Purohit Vyas has previously been a part of Bay Dervish in Alameda, a spiritual music collective associated with Sufi Way, led by the late Kiran Rana and Jeanne Rana.
Anhad Naad Collective Current Members:
- Divya Purohit Vyas – Vocals
- Irum Aftab – Vocals
- Vivek Anand – Vocals, Harmonium
- Rajnish Kamat – Vocals
- Rishi D - vocal
- Jun Ishimuro – Flute, Digital Audio Workstation (DAW
- Craig Reiter- Upright Electric Bass, Cello and Oud
- Abhay Shankar Anand – Tabla, percussions, Sound Engineering