Shyamal Music Foundation
ABOUT OUR FOUNDATION
SMF is a unique voluntary non-profit foundation based in Mumbai, India. The premise of the foundation is raising awareness of traditional Indian music through the presentation of aspiring young musicians on a global platform. All proceeds from the SMF events and all donations go directly to benefit children battling with cancer in India. Every year, SMF helps as many children as possible through their fund raising and events. There are so many great ways to get involved. Please visit our donate page to learn more.
ABOUT OUR FOUNDER
SMF was founded in 2008 by Aditya Kalyanpur of Mumbai, India. SMF was created in honor of his mother’s memory who lost her own battle against cancer. Aditya has always searched for new ways to spread the joyous power of music through community events and non profit causes. He believes SMF is a meaningful platform to honor his mother Shyamal’s memory through the inspiring success and growth of young musicians.
PARTNERS
NESOM
Promoting Indian Classical musicians and fosters an appreciation of Indian Classical music through concert tours, “stand-alone” performances, classes, lectures, seminars, and exhibits in the United States. A portion of the profits made by the school is donated every year to SMF
INDIAN EDUCATION SOCIETY
Indian Education Society has been a great supporter of the Disha Concert Series. This year’s Mumbai concerts are being held in their facility.
SALAAM BOMBAY FOUNDATION
SMF has been working with municipal school kids in 2 schools in Mumbai in collaboration with the Salaam Bombay Foundation, offering free music lessons to students from class 7 and 8!
NESOM
NEW ENGLAND SCHOOL OF MUSIC
New England School of Music is an educational and cultural organization based in Boston, Massachusetts. The school was founded by Aditya Kalyanpur in 2008. NESOM is committed to serving students and talented musicians from around the world by providing opportunities to learn, perform, teach and share their talents.
SHARING THE JOY OF MUSIC ACROSS THE GLOBE
NESOM promotes Indian classical musicians and fosters an appreciation of Indian classical music in the United States. Our drive to unite Indian and American music is achieved through concert tours, performances, classes, lectures, seminars, events, and exhibits. Our certificate program includes a course curriculum in practical theory and periodic examination schedule.
