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About Dr. Joshi
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Dr. Nisha Joshi is the director of Swaranjali Academy of Indian Music. Dr. Joshi was born and raised in Rajasthan, India. Her father was a music enthusiast who encouraged his five children to study music and dance. Dr. Joshi grew up studying North Indian classical music and learning folk songs and dances. She earned her Ph.D. in Hindustani vocals from Delhi University, where she later taught before moving to Oklahoma in 1985 and Portland, Oregon in 1990. Dr. Joshi has taught elementary through college-level students for more than 25 years. |
Education
Ph.D. in Indian Classical Music - Delhi University, India
Classical music training - Ustad Basheer Ahmed Khan - Sikar Gharana (school)
Classical music training - Pandit Amar Nath (disciple of Ustad Amir Khan Saheb) - Indore Gharana
Sitar - Professor Pandit Balwant Rai Verma (disciple of Pandit Ravi Shankar)
Light music - Shri Santosh Kumar
Memberships
Kalakendra, Society for the Performing Arts of India
Performances
Classical and folk music of Rajasthan on Delhi radio
Classical vocals, sitar, and a folk repertoire at community events, festivals, and concerts in the Portland area
Regional Arts & Cultural Council's Neighborhood Arts Program
Oregon Historical Society Folklife Program
Asian Pacific American Performing Art Festival
Zoolala
Art in the Pearl World Music Stage
Recognition and Awards
Individual Artist’s grant from the Regional Arts & Cultural Council
Traditional Arts Apprenticeship Award from the Oregon Historical Society
One of eight artists selected to participate in Jack Straw Production’s Traditional Artist Support Program
Experience
Taught at Delhi University in India
Lecture demonstrations at various universities in the Pacific Northwest, including:
Taught music theory courses organized by Kalakendra, Society for the Performing Arts of India
Currently on the faculty of Lewis & Clark College and Reed College
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