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Dr. Nityapriya Srivastava Sufi & Hindustani Classical Vocalist
About
Dr. Nityapriya Srivastava, is leading
exponent of Sufi classical form of
Hindustani classical vocal music (North
Indian style). She has combined the
mysticism of Sufi traditions in pure
Indian classical ragas which tend to begin
gently with an Alaap and steadily reaches
to a very high energy level to induce a
hypnotic states both among musicians
and within the audience. Her unique
singing style is a sincere result of her
undying passion, self-motivation and
dedication towards Sufi and Hindustani
Classical music…..
Academics
Academically Doctorate in Hindustani
Classical Vocal from University of Allahabad,
Dr. Nityapriya has also achieved “Sangeet
Prabhakar” and “Sangeet Praveen” from
Prayag Sangeet Samiti Allahabad. She is
also UGC-NET qualification in Hindustani
classical vocal music.
Apart from that Dr. Nityapriya
Srivastava has published more than twenty
research papers in International journals and
more than fifteen research papers have been
presented and published in National and
International seminars and Conferences.
Music Nityapriya’s unique style of rendering
Sufi Songs in Kafi style and Khayal is a
sincere result of her undying passion, self-
motivation and dedication towards Classical
music.
Her Khayal rendering reflects her Taleem
in Kirana Gharana with a mix of Gwalior style
of Khayal rendering. She is a multi-faceted artist. Being a firm
believer in maintaining the integrity of
tradition, Dr. Nityapriya Srivastava explores
her creativity without compromising on the
classicism of the Sufi Music form. She sings
not only Hindustani classical vocal but also,
light classical, Mystics, Devotionals, Nirgun &
folk also.
She used to sing self composed Sufi and
devotional songs in pure Hindustani classical
Ragas with very few instruments which makes
her style unique.
Guest Lectures
“Musical Image of Sufi Music” at BHU-
Varanasi
“The Divine Romance in Sufi Music “ at
Shri Agrasen Girls P.G. College –Varanasi
“Sama-e-Khusro” at Indian Institute of
World Culture-Bangalore
“Anhad Naad- The Mysticism of Kabir ” at
Indian Institute of World Culture Bangalore
Bangalore
Taleem Dr Nityapriya Srivastava have received
extensive Taleem in Hindustani Classical
vocal and Classical Sufi singing under
Guru-shishya parampara from Pt. B.B.
Kulkarniji of Gwalior-Kirana Gharana
and continues to receive his guidance to
achieve greater rigor and artistic insight in
her music.
Her journey in Classical music
commenced at the tender age of five under
the tutelage of her grandmother Late Smt.
Kamal Kishori Srivastava. She initiated
her in the field of Hindustani classical
devotional and folk music. In her later
years she trained to be a vocalist under the
guidance of Smt. Krishna Ghosh and
Dhrupad maestro Dr. Pt. Prem kumar
Mallick ji of Darbhanga (Dhrupad)
Gharana.
Press
Performances Nityapriya's performances have taken her across the Nation. Some recent performances
include
Taj Mahotsav 2013, Agra-U.P.
Cuttack Mahotsav 2013,Cuttack Odisha
Brahmotsav 2013,Iskon Bangalore
“Anhad Naad 2013”,Indian Institute of World Culture Bangalore
“Sama-e-Khusro”, IIWC B.P.Wadia Auditorium ,Bangalore
“Manus ho to wohi Raskhan”,Keshav Kripa Auditorium Bangalore
“Korwar Mahotsav 2013”,Bijapur Karnataka
“Dharmasthala”,Dakshin Kannada-Karnataka
Delhi International Arts festival, New Delhi
“Kaisi Jadoo Daari ab Shyam “,IISc,Bangalore
“The Divine Romance in Sufi Music,2013,Varanasi
“Sufi Ka sangitik Pratibimb”,BHU-Varanasi
“Purandardas Aradhana 2013”,Bangalore
Freedom Concert 2013,JSRWA,ISRO-Bangalore
And many more………..
Accolades Nityapriya has received many accolades
of national and international acclaim which
recognize her excellence as a performer and
composer
Sangeet Shiromani National Award 2013
D.Phil. in Hindustani Classical Vocal from
Allahabad University.
Second Position in 47th Deshantar Dr.
Major Ranjit Singh Smarak Akhil
Bhartiya Sangeet Puraskar
“Pratibha Samman” by Akhil Bhartiya
Vidyarthi Parishad
And many more……………
Contact
Dr. Nityapriya Srivastava
C/O Mr. Mohit Anand
C10/16,Vikram Nagar,
ISRO Colony, Behind Iskon Temple
Ahmedabad-Gujarat-380015
Phone: +91 9376145008
91 9448173894
email: [email protected]
website:[email protected]