Sandeep Ranade (alias "Naadrang"; born 1981) is an Indian Classical singer and software engineer from

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. His

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about

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, "Na Corona Karo," was shared extensively on social media. In 2021, he won an

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for his app, NaadSadhana.

Career

Born in Bangalore, Ranade studied computer software and engineering at

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and

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, later working at

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and

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. He later returned to Pune to focus on music, teach, and build a start-up. He has given musical concerts in North America and India. As a supporting vocalist, he has accompanied Pandit Jasraj twice at the Sawai Gandharva Sangeet Mahotsav.

Praise from
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Ranade performed the song ' Mile Sur Mera Tumhara' along with the NaadSadhana App for Apple's CEO

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on April 18, 2024. Cook was moved by the performance and congratulated Ranade on the impact of the app throughout the world.

148th Baba Harivallabh Sangeet Sammelan

Ranade performed at the prestigious 148th Baba Harivallabh Sangeet Sammelan, held on December 29, 2024. The event was marked by a sterling lineup of artists, including Nishat Khan (Sitar), Gundecha Brothers (Dhrupad), Meeta Pandit (Vocal), Kalapini Komkali (Vocal), Dr Santosh Nahar (Violin), Sucheta Ganguly (Vocal), Suchismita Chatterjee and Debopriya (Flute Jugalbandi), Pt. Nayan Ghosh and Ishaan Ghosh (Tabla Jugalbandi), Rahul Deshpande (Vocal), and Sandeep Ranade (Vocal), among others. He commenced his performance with Raag Gorakh Kalyan, followed by his largely commended composition in Raag Basant, 'Na Corona Karo'. He enthralled the listeners with his representation of 'Mata Kalika', a composition in Raag Adana. He concluded the performance with a bhajan composed by Pandit Jasraj, 'Govind Damodar Madhaveti', followed by Raag Khamaj Bahar. Ranade received blessings from both the event coordinators and the spectators for his scintillating performance, symbolized by the act of showering flower petals upon him.

Coronavirus Song

On 18 March 2020, Ranade composed a

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in Raag Basant, "Na Corona karo," about how to prevent transmitting the

just as Indian public health officials began implementing curfews which was circulated widely. Leading musicians commended the song.

Musicianship

Ranade is a musician of the

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and disciple of Pandit Jasraj. He also learned from Shobha Abhyankar and Anjali Joglekar-Ponkshe. Critics have celebrated the lustrous quality of Ranade's voice and musicality.

NaadSadhana for
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Ranade has developed an

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app for practicing riyaaz and developing shrutis, called "NaadSadhana". Utilizing AI, NaadSadhana utilizes iOS's low-latency capabilities for responsive feedback. The app was featured on the Apple Developer Website, having gained significant traction to be called as a 'Music Maker'.

Apple Design Award

In 2021, NaadSadhana was awarded Apple Design Award in the "Innovation" category. As of 2021, it was one of only two apps developed by solo Indian developers to win this award and

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congratulated Ranade on the win.

NCPEDP- Mphasis Universal Design Award

Ranade won the ' National Centre for Promotion of Employment of disabled people' 2020 Universal Design Award in the category that recognizes people who work for the cause of accessibility and universal design in areas ranging from built environment, transport infrastructure, mobility & independent living aids, and assistive technology, to name a few. The app makes Indian classical music accessible to people with vision and hearing impairments. This is a first of its kind app that enables everyone, disabled and non-disabled, to train themselves in music.

Discography

References

External links

Sandeep Ranade

NaadSadhana for iOS
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