Ila Paliwal is a classically trained Indian vocalist, songwriter and producer based in New York City.
Ila Paliwal | |
|---|---|
| Born | Agra, India |
| Genres | World music |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Labels | Padmasheel Productions |
| Website | http://www.ilapaliwal.com/ |
Early life
editPaliwal was born in Agra India as one of two children. She was born in a literary family where music, art and literature were deeply ingrained.[1]
Paliwal's father, Late Dr. Padma Singh Sharma Kamlesh was a nationally renowned poet and Hindi and Gujrati scholar, and her mother, Dr. Sushila Sharma Kamlesh, is an English and Sanskrit scholar.[1]
At age 12, Paliwal started her vocal training with Pandit Sitaram Vyavhare of the Gwalior Gharana.[2] Paliwal learned from many noted artists of Jaipur Gharana such as Padma Talwalkar, Aarti Anklikar and Pandit Raghunandan Panshikar.[3]
Paliwal received her Bachelor of Arts in English, Economics, Music and Fine Arts from Dayalbagh Educational Institute, Agra and was awarded Director's highest medal. She also earned a Master of Arts in Fine Arts from Agra University, and her MA (Sangeet Praveen) with distinction in Hindustani classical vocal music from Prayag Sangeet Samiti, Allahabad, and a Bachelor of Arts in Mandarin (Chinese) from The Beijing Language and Culture University, Beijing, China. She worked as Cross Cultural Consultant in Beijing China.[4]
Career
editPaliwal has performed at Carnegie Hall in New York,[3] Kennedy Center in Washington DC,[5] Trade Centre 2 in Dubai, Nokia Center in Los Angelea, National Centre for the Performing Arts (India) Mumbai,[6] International Women's conference in Beijing China to name a few.
Paliwal released her album Navaratna in 2015 at Carnegie Hall to a sold-out audience.[3] In 2015 she also released a video Holi celebrating the Indian ancient phrase "Vasudev Kutumbakam".[7] In 2016 music Producer Quincy Jones, included her "Holi" song in his list of best 15 songs from around the world for a premier World Music Magazine SONGLINE.[8] 'Holi' was honoured with the 2018 RoundGlass Award in the Best World Music category.[9] Her album NAVARATNA was picked up by Lufthansa Airline and has become part of its inflight entertainment.[10]
On September 27, 2020, Ila collaborated with Grammy Award-winning artists Ricky Kei Soweto Gospel Choir and Wouter Kellerman to premier ILA—The Earth Symphony: The Virtual Concert, to pay tribute to planet Earth.[11]
Paliwal is a member of the Board of Directors of Pratham USA,[12] the U.S. arm of one of the largest and most successful NGOs in India, focused on innovative interventions to address gaps in the education system through philanthropic and community based programs.[13]
Discography
editNavaratna was released on iTunes on March 5, 2015 by Padmasheel Productions. The nine songs in the album include, “Pongal”, “Holi”, “Baisakhi”, “Eid”, “Janamashtami”, “Ganesh Chaturthi”, “Durga Puja”, “Diwali”, and “Christmas”.[14] The Album is executive produced by AR Rahman and musically arranged by Ranjit Barot.[15]
In August 2020, Ila released ILA - The Earth Symphony. The nine-track album features compositions sung in both Sanskrit and Hindi, offering harmonic layers of Bharativa as well as Western musical orchestrations.[16] The album was recorded at Abbey Road studio.[17] The single, Vande Mataram, brought together 75 musicians to commemorate India's 74th Independence Day.[18]
Personal life
editPaliwal is married to Dinesh Paliwal, former President and CEO of HARMAN. The Paliwals, and their two children, are now based in New York and Greenwich, Connecticut.
Awards
edit2015 Women of Distinction Award: Children Hope India[19]
2016 Breakthrough Changemaker Inspiration Award: Breakthrough[20]
2017 Outstanding achiever of the Indian-American community in Connecticut: The Global Organisation of People of Indian Origin Connecticut chapter[21]
2018 RoundGlass Music Awards: Best World Music Song (Holi)[22]
References
edit- ^ a b "India Abroad - April 3, 2015 - 29". www.indiaabroad-digital.com. Retrieved 2017-07-10.
- ^ Shah, Jinal (2015-02-27). "Hindustani Classical Vocalist Ila Paliwal Releases Debut Album 'Navaratna,' in Collaboration with A.R. Rahman". India.com. Retrieved 2017-07-10.
- ^ a b c Melwani, Lavina. "From Agra to Carnegie Hall". The Hindu. Retrieved 2017-06-08.
- ^ "WRGO November 2015 Magazine Issue". issuu. Retrieved 2017-07-10.
- ^ Battey, Robert; Battey, Robert (2015-10-27). "Mashup of sounds at Fortas Chamber concert". The Washington Post. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved 2017-06-08.
- ^ "Grace Around the Globe - Ila Paliwal". You & I. 2017-01-27. Retrieved 2017-07-10.
- ^ "Ila Paliwal & A.R. Rahman – Holi – Festival of Colors – YAM Magazine". YAM Magazine. Retrieved 2017-06-08.
- ^ "Songlines Magazine (October 2016, #121)". issuu. Retrieved 2017-07-10.
- ^ "Ila Paliwal: My album is a musical tribute to Mother Nature - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 2020-10-27.
- ^ "Lufthansa In-flight Entertainment". www.lufthansa-inflightentertainment.com. Retrieved 2017-07-10.
- ^ "Grammy winners unite for a virtual gig to pay tribute to Earth". indianewengland.com. Retrieved 2020-10-27.
- ^ "Ila Paliwal". Pratham USA. Retrieved 2019-04-26.
- ^ "About Us". Pratham USA. Retrieved 2019-04-26.
- ^ atigay (2016-12-12). "Ila Paliwal: Navaratna". World Listening Post. Retrieved 2017-07-10.
- ^ "Difficult to match A R Rahman's creativity: Ila Paliwal". Business Standard India. Press Trust of India. 2016-10-25. Retrieved 2017-07-10.
- ^ Samachar, Siddhant (2020-09-25). "ILA BRINGS TOGETHER GRAMMY WINNERS ACROSS THE WORLD FOR A SPECTACULAR GLOBAL VIRTUAL CONCERT". siddhantsamachar. Retrieved 2020-10-29.
- ^ "'The songs also have lyrics in Sanskrit'". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2020-10-29.
- ^ "Ila Paliwal: I wanted to add grandiose that Vande Mataram deserves - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 2020-10-29.
- ^ "Ladies Who Lunch for a Cause - Children's Hope India". Children's Hope India. Retrieved 2017-06-08.
- ^ "Breakthrough Inspiration Awards 2016: Bios - Breakthrough U.S." Breakthrough U.S. Retrieved 2017-06-08.
- ^ "GOPIO-Connecticut to honour five Indian-American achievers". www.connectedtoindia.com. Retrieved 2017-07-10.
- ^ "Music Festival | Display Categories". music.round.glass. Archived from the original on 2018-01-30. Retrieved 2018-01-29.