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'''Vandana Vishwas''' (born 17 July 1970) is a Canadian singer, musician, and composer and architect. She performs North Indian classical music based expressive song forms such as [[Ghazal]]s, [[Bhajan]]s, [[Geet (song)|Geet]] and [[Thumri]]. She is a resident of [[Mississauga]], Ontario, Canada.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.harbourfrontcentre.com/festivals/past/index.cfm?id=2167&festival_id=51 |title=Vandana Vishwas |work=Harbourfront Centre|access-date=21 August 2018}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite news |title=सुरों की उस्ताद वंदना, जिसने दर्द को हुनर में बदला- Amarujala|url=https://www.amarujala.com/news-archives/india-news-archives/story-of-singer-vandana-vishwas |work=Amar Ujala |access-date=21 August 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://daily.bhaskar.com/news/MP-IND-musician-cum-singer-vandana-vishwas-does-not-let-her-physical-disability-affect--4417082-PHO.html|title=Musician cum Singer Vandana Vishwas does not let her physical disability affect her career|date=27 October 2013|work=dailybhaskar|access-date=21 August 2018}}</ref>
[[Indo-Canadians|Indo-Canadian]] architect-musician '''Vandana Vishwas''' is an exponent of south Asian genre of [[World Music]] in North America. She was an [[All India Radio]] artist before she left India, and specializes in composing, arranging and singing [[North Indian classical music]] based expressive song forms such as [[Ghazal]]s, [[Bhajan]]s, [[Geet (song)|Geet]] and [[Thumri]].


== Career ==
Vandana released her debut music album 'Meera – The Lover...' in 2009, which is a musical story of the sixteenth century Indian poet [[Meera Bai]]. She released her second music album 'Monologues', in January 2013, which is a collection of contemporary [[Ghazal]]s, [[Nazm]]s and light [[Thumri]]s. Vandana released her single 'Samarsiddha' in July 2014, which is the theme track for identically titled Hindi novel authored by UK based novelist Sandeep Nayyar, published by Penguin India. In late 2016, she released her third music album 'Parallels', which is a collaboration of south Asian music with several western and ethnic music genres such as Flamenco, African, Rock, Country, Ballad, New Age. Vandana has won the Toronto Independent Music Awards in World music category in 2016 and silver medal at Global Music Awards 2016 for World Music and Female Vocalist categories.
Vandana released her debut music album 'Meera – The Lover...' in 2009. It is a musical story of the sixteenth century Indian poet [[Meera Bai]]. In January 2013, she released her second music album 'Monologues', which is a collection of contemporary [[Ghazal]]s, [[Nazm]]s and light [[Thumri]]s. Her 2014 single, 'Samarsiddha' is the theme track for identically titled Hindi novel authored by a UK based novelist Sandeep Nayyar, which was released in July 2014. Vandana released her third music album 'Parallels' in 2016 which topped RMR charts for 4 weeks consecutively.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://cmnnews.ca/?p=237|title=Vandana Vishwas -Vocalist, Composer and Producer {{!}} CMNNews|last=cmn|website=cmnnews.ca|date=3 January 2017 |access-date=21 August 2018}}</ref> It is a collaboration of south Asian music with several western and ethnic music genres such as Flamenco, African, Rock, Country, Ballad, New Age.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.americanbazaaronline.com/2012/12/23/singer-vandana-vishwas-derives-monologues-from-dialogue/|title=Singer Vandana Vishwas derives Monologues from dialogue – The American Bazaar|date=23 December 2012|work=The American Bazaar|access-date=21 August 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/music/Singer-Vandana-Vishwas-in-Bangalore/articleshow/28440560.cms|title=The soul of my music is Indian: Vandana Vishwas | date=5 January 2014 | newspaper=The Times of India|first=Anjali|last=Muthanna|access-date=9 October 2018}}</ref> In 2021, Vandana released her second single 'Nav Varsh Mangalkamna Geet' - a Hindi song celebrating new year in India. and another single 'Mann Lago', which was part of her fourth album '[https://www.vandanavishwas.com/kabeera Kabeera - The Thinker...]', released later in 2023. The album is based on works of 15th century Indian poet [[Kabir|Kabir Das]].


==Discography==
==Discography==
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| Meera – The Lover... (Album)
|[http://www.rockpaperscissors.biz/index.cfm/fuseaction/current.press_release/project_id/419.cfm Meera – The Lover...]
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| 2009
|Self Produced
|Self Produced
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|Monologues (Album)
|[http://www.rockpaperscissors.biz/index.cfm/fuseaction/current.press_release/project_id/677.cfm Monologues]
| 2013
| 2013
|Self Produced
|Self Produced
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|Samarsiddha (Single)
|[http://www.mississauga.com/whatson-story/4618994-vishwas-releases-theme-song-for-new-hindi-novel/ Samarsiddha]
| 2014
| 2014
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|Self Produced
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|Parallels (Album)
|[http://www.mississauga.com/whatson-story/6957897-cooksville-musician-vandana-vishwas-releases-third-album-parallels/ Parallels]
|2016
|2016
|Self Produced
|Self Produced
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|Mann Lago (Single)
|2021
|Self-Produced
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|Nav Varsh Mangalkamna Geet (Single)
|2021
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|Kabeera - The Thinker... (Album)
|2023
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==Awards==
==Awards==
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*[http://www.theakademia.com/music/XJ3E9jXhJKgfDsAubbDc.html Akademia Music Awards for January 2017] for Best World Beat Album and Best World Music Video
*[http://www.theasianconnectionsnewspaper.com/vandana-vishwas-wins-silver-medal-at-global-music-awards/ Silver medal at Global Music Awards 2016] in World Music and Female vocalist categories
*[http://www.theasianconnectionsnewspaper.com/vandana-vishwas-wins-silver-medal-at-global-music-awards/ Silver medal at Global Music Awards 2016] in World Music and Female vocalist categories<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|url=http://www.musicunplugged.in/interviews/interviews_info/86/20|title=Musicunplugged.in : interviews|last=Ferreira|first=Verus|website=musicunplugged.in|access-date=21 August 2018}}</ref>
*[http://www.theasianconnectionsnewspaper.com/vandana-vishwas-wins-toronto-independent-music-awards-2016/ Toronto Independent Music Awards 2016] in World Music category
*[http://www.theasianconnectionsnewspaper.com/vandana-vishwas-wins-toronto-independent-music-awards-2016/ Toronto Independent Music Awards 2016] in World Music category<ref name=":1" />
*[https://www.vandanavishwas.com/awards.html Woman Hero Award 2015] by Indo Canadian Arts & Culture Initiative
*[https://www.vandanavishwas.com/awards.html Woman Hero Award 2015] by Indo Canadian Arts & Culture Initiative<ref name=":1" />
*[http://www.independentmusicawards.com/imanominee/10th/Song/World-Traditional Vox-Pop Winner for World Traditional Song at 10th IMA Independent Music Awards]
*[http://www.independentmusicawards.com/imanominee/10th/Song/World-Traditional Vox-Pop Winner for World Traditional Song at 10th IMA Independent Music Awards]<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://independentmusicawards.com/blog/2011/03/04/vandana-vishwas-earns-an-ima-nomination/|title=Vandana Vishwas Earns An IMA Nomination – Independent Music Awards|date=4 March 2011|work=Independent Music Awards|access-date=21 August 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sudeepaudio.com/profile/detailProfile/274|title=SudeepAudio.com – Vandana Vishwas, Vocalist, Toronto, Indian music|website=sudeepaudio.com|access-date=21 August 2018}}</ref>
*[http://www.torontoexclusive.com/awards/2010.html Best Toronto World CD Album Winner at Toronto Exclusive Magazine awards 2010]
*[http://www.torontoexclusive.com/awards/2010.html Best Toronto World CD Album Winner at Toronto Exclusive Magazine awards 2010]
*[http://www.mississaugaartscouncil.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=171:2012-marty-award-winners-announced&catid=1:latest Established Performing Arts at Mississauga Arts Council's Marty Awards 2012]
*[http://www.mississaugaartscouncil.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=171:2012-marty-award-winners-announced&catid=1:latest Established Performing Arts at Mississauga Arts Council's Marty Awards 2012]<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.mississauga.com/whatson-story/8735862-vandana-vishwas-to-perform-at-ftdm-sherbrooke-festival/|title=Vandana Vishwas to perform at FTDM Sherbrooke Festival|date=13 July 2018|work=Mississauga.com|access-date=21 August 2018}}</ref>


==Honourable Mentions==
==Honourable mentions==
*17th International Billboard Song Contest 2010
*17th International Billboard Song Contest 2010{{citation needed|date=October 2018}}
*Esongwriter.com song Contest]<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.esongwriter.com/winners.htm |title=Current Winners |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130122114735/http://www.esongwriter.com/winners.htm |archive-date=22 January 2013 |url-status=dead}}</ref>
*[http://www.esongwriter.com/winners.htm Esongwriter.com song Contest]
*2010 Marty Award for Established Performing Arts by Mississauga Arts council, Ontario, Canada
*2010 Marty Award for Established Performing Arts by Mississauga Arts council, Ontario, Canada{{citation needed|date=October 2018}}


==Nominations==
==Nominations==
*TIMA Toronto Independent Music Awards 2010, 2014 & 2015 – Best World Music
*TIMA Toronto Independent Music Awards 2010, 2014 & 2015 – Best World Music{{fact|date=November 2022}}
*World Artist of the Year at The Indies, the Independent Music Awards 2010
*World Artist of the Year at The Indies, the Independent Music Awards 2010{{fact|date=November 2022}}
*K.M. Hunter artist Award for Music 2010 by Ontario Arts Council, Canada
*K.M. Hunter artist Award for Music 2010 by Ontario Arts Council, Canada{{fact|date=November 2022}}
*2010 & 2011 Marty Award for Established Performing Arts by Mississauga Arts council, Ontario, Canada
*2010 & 2011 Marty Award for Established Performing Arts by Mississauga Arts council, Ontario, Canada{{fact|date=November 2022}}
*7th TIMA Toronto Independent Music Awards 2014 – Best World Music
*7th TIMA Toronto Independent Music Awards 2014 – Best World Music{{fact|date=November 2022}}


==References==
==References==
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*[http://www.thestar.com/entertainment/music/article/754111--using-poetry-to-overcome-pain Article in Toronto Star]
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==External links==
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*[http://www.vandanavishwas.com Official Website]
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*[https://www.thestar.com/entertainment/music/article/754111--using-poetry-to-overcome-pain Article in Toronto Star]
*[http://www.torontosun.com/entertainment/columnists/errol_nazareth/2009/11/13/11732156-sun.html Article in Toronto Sun]
*[http://www.torontosun.com/entertainment/columnists/errol_nazareth/2009/11/13/11732156-sun.html Article in Toronto Sun]
*[http://www.weeklyvoice.com/community-news/gta-world-music-songstress-wins-at-independent-music-awards/ Article in Weekly Voice]
*[http://www.weeklyvoice.com/community-news/gta-world-music-songstress-wins-at-independent-music-awards/ Article in Weekly Voice]
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*[http://www.indiacurrents.com/articles/2009/12/28/evocative-voice-of-love-and-longing Article in India Current]
*[http://www.indiacurrents.com/articles/2009/12/28/evocative-voice-of-love-and-longing Article in India Current]


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*[http://www.vandanavishwas.com Official Website]
*[http://radio3.cbc.ca/#/bands/Vandana-Vishwas CBC Artist Profile]
*[http://canadianworldmusic.com/view-artist.html?artistid=143 Canadian World Music Artist Profile]
*[http://www.mississaugaartscouncil.com/file/Summer%202011%20Newsletter%20Final.pdf Mississauga Arts Council spotlight feature – page 8]


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Vandana Vishwas
Vandana Vishwas Performing
Vandana Vishwas Performing at Small World Music Centre, Toronto, ON, Canada
Background information
Born (1970-07-17) 17 July 1970 (age 54)
Lucknow, India
OriginMississauga, Ontario, Canada
GenresGhazal, Bhajan, Geet, Thumri
Occupation(s)Singer, composer, Arranger, Producer
Years active2009–present
Websitewww.vandanavishwas.com

Vandana Vishwas (born 17 July 1970) is a Canadian singer, musician, and composer and architect. She performs North Indian classical music based expressive song forms such as Ghazals, Bhajans, Geet and Thumri. She is a resident of Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.[1][2][3]

Career

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Vandana released her debut music album 'Meera – The Lover...' in 2009. It is a musical story of the sixteenth century Indian poet Meera Bai. In January 2013, she released her second music album 'Monologues', which is a collection of contemporary Ghazals, Nazms and light Thumris. Her 2014 single, 'Samarsiddha' is the theme track for identically titled Hindi novel authored by a UK based novelist Sandeep Nayyar, which was released in July 2014. Vandana released her third music album 'Parallels' in 2016 which topped RMR charts for 4 weeks consecutively.[4] It is a collaboration of south Asian music with several western and ethnic music genres such as Flamenco, African, Rock, Country, Ballad, New Age.[2][5][6] In 2021, Vandana released her second single 'Nav Varsh Mangalkamna Geet' - a Hindi song celebrating new year in India. and another single 'Mann Lago', which was part of her fourth album 'Kabeera - The Thinker...', released later in 2023. The album is based on works of 15th century Indian poet Kabir Das.

Discography

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Title Release Record label
Meera – The Lover... (Album) 2009 Self Produced
Monologues (Album) 2013 Self Produced
Samarsiddha (Single) 2014 Self Produced
Parallels (Album) 2016 Self Produced
Mann Lago (Single) 2021 Self-Produced
Nav Varsh Mangalkamna Geet (Single) 2021 Self-Produced
Kabeera - The Thinker... (Album) 2023 Self-Produced

Awards

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Honourable mentions

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  • 17th International Billboard Song Contest 2010[citation needed]
  • Esongwriter.com song Contest][11]
  • 2010 Marty Award for Established Performing Arts by Mississauga Arts council, Ontario, Canada[citation needed]

Nominations

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  • TIMA Toronto Independent Music Awards 2010, 2014 & 2015 – Best World Music[citation needed]
  • World Artist of the Year at The Indies, the Independent Music Awards 2010[citation needed]
  • K.M. Hunter artist Award for Music 2010 by Ontario Arts Council, Canada[citation needed]
  • 2010 & 2011 Marty Award for Established Performing Arts by Mississauga Arts council, Ontario, Canada[citation needed]
  • 7th TIMA Toronto Independent Music Awards 2014 – Best World Music[citation needed]

References

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  1. ^ "Vandana Vishwas". Harbourfront Centre. Retrieved 21 August 2018.
  2. ^ a b "सुरों की उस्ताद वंदना, जिसने दर्द को हुनर में बदला- Amarujala". Amar Ujala. Retrieved 21 August 2018.
  3. ^ "Musician cum Singer Vandana Vishwas does not let her physical disability affect her career". dailybhaskar. 27 October 2013. Retrieved 21 August 2018.
  4. ^ cmn (3 January 2017). "Vandana Vishwas -Vocalist, Composer and Producer | CMNNews". cmnnews.ca. Retrieved 21 August 2018.
  5. ^ "Singer Vandana Vishwas derives Monologues from dialogue – The American Bazaar". The American Bazaar. 23 December 2012. Retrieved 21 August 2018.
  6. ^ Muthanna, Anjali (5 January 2014). "The soul of my music is Indian: Vandana Vishwas". The Times of India. Retrieved 9 October 2018.
  7. ^ a b c Ferreira, Verus. "Musicunplugged.in : interviews". musicunplugged.in. Retrieved 21 August 2018.
  8. ^ "Vandana Vishwas Earns An IMA Nomination – Independent Music Awards". Independent Music Awards. 4 March 2011. Retrieved 21 August 2018.
  9. ^ "SudeepAudio.com – Vandana Vishwas, Vocalist, Toronto, Indian music". sudeepaudio.com. Retrieved 21 August 2018.
  10. ^ "Vandana Vishwas to perform at FTDM Sherbrooke Festival". Mississauga.com. 13 July 2018. Retrieved 21 August 2018.
  11. ^ "Current Winners". Archived from the original on 22 January 2013.
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