Sandeep Ranade

Sandeep Ranade (alias "Naadrang"; born 1981) is an Indian Classical khayal vocalist from Pune. He became internationally recognized for his composition about coronavirus, "Na Corona karo," which went viral on social media.[2] Ranade is regarded for his work about the techniques, aesthetics, and philosophy of music articulated as a contemporary "naad yoga".

Sandeep Ranade
Born
Marathi: संदीप रानडे

(1981-07-08)8 July 1981
Bangalore, India
NationalityIndian[1]
Other names
Alma mater
Occupation
  • Musician
  • Software Engineer
Years active2005 - Present
Musical career
GenresHindustani Classical khayal
Instruments
  • Vocals
Associated acts

Background

Born in Bangalore, Ranade began learning music at an early age and gave his first public performance at age 6.[3] He studied computer software and engineering at University of Pune and Johns Hopkins University, later working at Microsoft and Google.[4] Ranade performed music extensively across North America during that time. He later returned to Pune to focus on music, teach, and build a start-up.[1]

Career

Ranade frequently gives performances[5][6] and has performed throughout North America and India.[7][8][9][10] As a supporting vocalist, he has accompanied Pandit Jasraj twice at the Sawai Gandharva Sangeet Mahotsav.[11]

Coronavirus Song

On March 18, 2020, Ranade spontaneously composed a song in Raag Basant, "Na Corona karo," about how to prevent transmitting the coronavirus just as Indian public health officials began implementing curfews.[12][13][14] Widely circulated on WhatsApp, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram, Ranade's song won praise for its creativity and clear messaging about how to stay safe.[15][16]

Popular musicians like A. R. Rahman,[17] Pandit Jasraj, Shankar Mahadevan, Daler Mehndi,[18] Adnan Sami, Shubha Mudgal, Meeta Pandit, and others publicly praised Ranade for his composition and singing.[19] Ranade was named alongside other pop musicians who worked to raise awareness about COVID-19 prevention.[20][21] Ranade appeared on several media outlets to discuss his song and why hygiene and social distancing are so important to prevent the virus from spreading.[22][23][24]

Musicianship

Ranade is considered a leading musician of the Mewati gharana and disciple of Pandit Jasraj.[25] He also learned from Shobha Abhyankar and Anjali Joglekar-Ponkshe.[26] Critics have celebrated the lustrous quality of Ranade's voice and musicality.[27]

NaadSadhana for iOS

Ranade has developed an iOS app for practicing riyaaz and developing shrutis, called "NaadSadhana".[28] Utilizing AI, NaadSadhana utilizes iOS's low-latency capabilities[29] for responsive feedback.[30] Ranade's app has been praised as "world-class" by technologists and musicians.[31]

Discography
AlbumYearTracksFeatured Musicians
Untitled20051. Raag Madhuwanti
2. Raag Kalawati
3. Raag Miyan Malhar		Milind Kulkarni (harmonium)
Rohit Mujumdar (tabla)
Untitled20081. Raag Malkauns
2. Raag Charukeshi
3. Raag Hemavati
4. Bhavgeet based on Shanta Shelke's poem		Ramdas Palsule (tabla)
Tanmay Deochake (harmonium)
Mana Tarana Gaaye20101. Raag Marwa
2. Raag Chandrakauns
3. Raag Miyan Malhar (Chatrang)		Tanmay Deochake (harmonium)
Vibhav Khandolkar (tabla)
The Young Masters of Tomorrow2011Raag Jog
1. "Ay piya ghar aave" (vilambit ektaal)
2. "Kab tohe mein dekh paun" (madhyalaya teentaal)
3. "Tum bin kaise kate" (druth teentaal)
4. Tarana (druth teentaal)
Raag Bihag
5. "Dekh mori rang mein" (madhyalaya teentaal)
6. "Hya Bhavanatil Geet Purane" (natyageet in teentaal)
Raag Malkauns
7. "Piya more aawat nahin" (vilambit rupak)
8. "Kaiso niko laagoma" (madhyalaya teentaal)
9. "Aaj more ghar ayalia balama" (druth teentaal)
Raag Ramdasi Malhar
10. "Sawan ke badra chhaye" (madhyalaya teentaal)
Raag Charukeshi
11. "He Surano Chandra Vha" (natyageet in rupak)
Raag Adana
12. "Mata Kalika" (Bhajan in teentaal)		Amit Kavthekar (tabla)
Mohan Bhide (harmonium)
Elements by Naadrang2017Raag Gujri Todi
1. "Agni (Fire)" (ada chautaal)
Raag Miyan Malhar
2. "Jal (Water)" (teentaal)
Raag Malkauns
3. "Aakash (Space)" (bhajani)
Raag Saraswati
4. "Pruthvi (Earth)" (chautaal)
Raag Madhukauns
5. "Vayu (Air)" (ektaal)
Raag Bhairavi
6. "Kaliyug (Age of Vice)" (teentaal)		Synthetic accompaniment
Single2020"Na Corona karo" in Raag BasantNaadSadhana for iOS (synthetic accompaniment)

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  19. Sandeep Ranade Naadrang [@sandeepranade] (March 25, 2020). "I am so grateful for all the love, kindness, appreciation and blessings! I feel inspired, energized, and humbled 🙏 #PanditJasraj, @arrahman, @Shankar_Live, @durgajasraj, @ArtAndArtistes, @AdnanSamiLive, @dalermehndi, @smudgal, @TheRichaSharma, @vinay1011 and so many more! t.co/o8yatasEl9" (Tweet). Retrieved December 29, 2020 – via Twitter.
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  21. Jasraj, Durga [@durgajasraj] (March 25, 2020). "Many congratulations! This success was long over due... Makes all of us proud... Kudos!!! 👏👏👏 And though it may sound clichéd but this is just a beginning... @ptjasrajfans t.co/APy58CmgO0" (Tweet). Retrieved December 29, 2020 – via Twitter.
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