DhunAnand Foundation
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Dhun means melody and Anand means joy. Our mission is to support artists who are serving the planet. This has been exaggerated due to the 2019 pandemic.
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Mission:
At DhunAnand Foundation we empower artists to foster oneness in the world through music and related art. Empower Committed Creatives
We enable artists who are committed to their art as well as to humanity. We can help such artists in developing and distributing their creations, as well as providing inspiration for new purposeful projects. In our first year, we are providing need-based monthly stipends for around five artists for a year. For additional artists and inspiring projects aligned with our mission, we are providing inspiration, distribution, marketing, and additional post-production services. Causes: Fostering Oneness Through Shared Goals
Our music and related art projects foster oneness by raising awareness and inspiring action on shared goals. Consistent with the 17 sustainable development goals adopted by United Nation member states in 2015, these projects aim to reduce inequalities, fight poverty, hunger, conflict, disease, and illiteracy, spur economic growth and tackle climate change. We are currently focusing our efforts especially on projects about climate change given the immense need for awareness and action in this area. Vision: To Spread Joy Through Ambassadors of Oneness
In the long term, we envision creating multilingual genre-bending music through a diverse and global community of Ambassadors of Oneness who provide joy to people and heal the planet. Founded in July 2021
The idea for DhunAnand was conceived in July 2021 by Shivpreet Singh Kapoor, a serial entrepreneur, a visionary multimedia artist, and a spiritual humanitarian based in California. Last year his compositions were downloaded over 6 million times and listened to over 30 million minutes on digital media platforms. Shiv intends to donate 100% of his profits from music going forward to DhunAnand.
“I have been involved in oneness-based music projects for over 30 years and have always wished to help other artists,” said Shivpreet Singh. “The ensuing pandemic has resulted in severe hardships for artists worldwide. I am hopeful that the formation of DhunAnand will help bring resources to committed artists to let them do what they love doing. Moreover, I hope that we can develop some content to raise awareness and inspire action on climate change, one of the highest needs of our times. We believe the “Dhun” or content that we create will change hearts and minds and bring about “Anand” or joy in the world.”
What Compelled Us to Form DhunAnand
DhunAnand was founded in the backdrop of the following problems faced by artists and humanity:
1. Many musicians often lack resources or the inspiration to develop joyful non-commercial music that they love creating. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change recently detailed how “catastrophic impacts lie ahead unless the world rapidly and dramatically cuts greenhouse gas emissions.”
3. Data overwhelmingly indicates that climate change, environmental pollution, and epidemics/pandemics are having a detrimental effect on mental health. In response to these problems, we felt a call to arms at DhunAnand to:
1. Provide a comprehensive set of services to worldwide creatives who intend to foster oneness.
2. Raise awareness and offer solutions about inequities and sustainable growth that will impact global communities.
3. Provide joy to artists, their audience, and the world.
10/01/2026
Wonderful news for our DhunAnand family! Dr. Gurminder Kaur Bhogal, who shared her knowledge with our Seekers & Seers community earlier this year, has been named the recipient of the 2026 Royal Musical Association Monograph Prize for her book, Sikh Kirtan and Its Journeys: Instruments, Theories, Technologies.
The prize panel praised her original research and thoughtful, inviting prose, which opens the world of Sikh kirtan to newcomers and experienced scholars alike.
Congratulations to Dr. Bhogal—and to all the readers who will discover a wealth of knowledge about music, poetry, and Sikh devotional traditions through her work.
Raag Saraswati performed beautifully by young Bay Area artist Rohan Upamaka along with Shivam Sudame and the inimitable Suhail. These Tuesday night concerts are hosted at RootStock Arts and curated by Kamal Ahmad كمال احمد and Sameer Gupta and are followed by open jam sessions. So awesome to see the Indian classical scene coming alive in neighborhoods in the Bay Area. Video by Shivpreet Singh Kapoor
09/23/2026
Exploring the Musical Philosophy of Gurmat Sangeet with Dr. Gurnam Singh
Join us for an insightful conversation with Dr. Gurnam Singh, renowned Kirtaniya, scholar, artist, and distinguished authority in Gurmat Sangeet.
Together, we will explore the musical philosophy, traditions, and deeper dimensions of Gurmat Sangeet and discover the rich heritage of sound, raag, and spiritual expression that lies at its heart.
Dr. Gurnam Singh will share his knowledge, experience, and lifelong engagement with this profound musical tradition, offering us an opportunity to listen not only to the music, but to understand the philosophy that gives it meaning.
Come, listen. Explore. Discover.
Sunday, 11 October 2026
Hosted by Seekers & Seers
Come join us for an enriching evening of music, knowledge, and reflection.
09/23/2026
October at Seekers & Seers!
Join us every Sunday for meaningful conversations, music, poetry, and reflection.
Save the dates and join us!
09/22/2026
Save the date!
You are invited to join a beautiful celebration of love and togetherness.
This is a special time to bless the happy couple as they begin their journey into a new chapter of life.
09/15/2026
Join us on a contemplative journey into the life, legacy, and teachings of the 4th Nanak — Sri Guru Ram Das Ji.
A conversation with J. S. Lamba and Swarjeet Singh, exploring the life, vision, and profound contribution of Guru Ram Das Ji to Sikh history and spirituality.
Come, listen, reflect and discover the timeless wisdom of the 4th Nanak.
09/04/2026
We’re excited to share what’s coming up this fall. Save the dates, grab your tickets, and come be part of these special evenings!
Anirudh Varma Collective – Two Evenings, September 26th & 27th
We're thrilled to host the Anirudh Varma Collective for two special evenings in the South Bay and East Bay. We'll be changing up the program between the two, so we'd love for you to attend both!
Saturday, September 26th: Dhunanand is co-presenting with Artforum at SALA 2026
Buy tickets here! for an amazing event in the South Bay
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Sunday, September 27th : A Moondrunk-style evening under the Oak Tree in Alamo, East Bay
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Seating is limited — don't wait to book.
Sept 16th–18th – Acting Workshop with Kuljeet Singh
A 3-day acting workshop with Kuljeet Singh (Atelier Theatre), visiting from out of town.
Oct 31st – One-Year Anniversary Celebration
Join us as we celebrate one year with Aki Kumar & band . Location TBD in San Ramon — save the date, this one's not to be missed.
We can’t wait to share this fall with you. ❤️
09/02/2026
Join us for an evening of poetry and contemplation with Hannah Yerington, as we explore the beauty, depth, and meaning that poetry can bring to our inner lives.
Sunday, September 20, 2026
8:00 AM Pacific Time / 8:30 PM IST
To attend, join our WhatsApp community through the link in our bio.
At DhunAnand Foundation, we support artists who are serving the planet. Seekers and Seers is DhunAnand Foundation’s contemplative community, where we interact weekly on various dimensions of life. You are welcome to join our WhatsApp community through the link in our bio.
08/30/2026
September brings a series of Seekers and Seers gatherings centered around shared conversations, poetry, reflection, and timeless insights.
September 6 — Shikha S. Malhotra
Sunday Funday
September 13 — Taimoor Shahid
Seekers Mushaira
September 20 — Hannah Yerrington
Poetry with Hannah
September 27 — Swarjeet Singh & JS Lamba
Guru Ramdas
All sessions are held every Sunday at 8:00 AM Pacific Time (8:30 PM IST).
To attend, join our WhatsApp community through the link in our bio.
At DhunAnand Foundation, we support artists who are serving the planet. Seekers and Seers is DhunAnand Foundation’s contemplative community, where we interact weekly on various dimensions of life. You are welcome to join our WhatsApp community through the link in our bio.
08/28/2026
Join us for Seekers’ Mushaira, featuring Taimoor Shahid, for an evening of poetry, reflection, and meaningful conversation.
Sunday, September 13, 2026
8:00 AM Pacific Time / 8:30 PM IST
To attend, join our WhatsApp community through the link in our bio.
At DhunAnand Foundation, we support artists who are serving the planet. Seekers and Seers is DhunAnand Foundation’s contemplative community, where we interact weekly on various dimensions of life. You are welcome to join our WhatsApp community through the link in our bio.
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205 Sherwood Court STE 101
San Ramon, CA
94582
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