The "Charanams" is a young, world music, cross-genre band that performs a blend of carnatic (South Indian classical) & jazz style. The music presented by "Charanams" is original, creative and unique.

"Charanams" perform original compositions of Nivedita ShivRaj and improvised pieces blending great styles styles of music, namely Carnatic, Jazz & Blues.

"Charanams" appeals to music lovers of all ages, ethnicity as the language is music.

Charanams Team

Nivedita ShivRaj - Veena

Nivedita ShivRaj is a composer, performer and teacher of South Indian classical style of music. She plays the south Indian multi-stringed instrument “Veena” She has worked on several cross genre projects, recorded with Saxophonist Andrew Sterman, rock band “The Ocean band”. She has created music productions combining carnatic style with electro acoustic music.

Jason Goldstein - Guitar (Jazz/Bass)

Samyuktha ShivRaj - Vocals

Tripp Dudley - Kahun

Charanams'Gigs

Past Gigs

Audio Samples of Charanams Band

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Charanams - Himalayan Queen

Contact for enquiries and booking

You can now book Charanams for Corporate events, Holiday events & Private parties!!

Nivedita ShivRaj
Phone (212) 203 3555

By EMail (Online MailBox)

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