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Ma Sharda School of Music was founded in Nairobi, Kenya for the propagation of cultural values through Music, to organize cultural events and donate proceeds to deserving Charitable Institutions for providing health care facilities and subsistence to the poor and education for orphans and to uplift the less fortunate people in society. Ma Sharda School of Music was founded by Mr. Udayan Mukherjee, an engineering consultant based in Nairobi, and his wife Rajasree Mukherjee.
2013
February 15
- Saraswati Puja program, Kolkata
January 25
- Mother’s prayers at Sri Aurobindo Bhavan, Pondicherry.
January 15
- Musical performance at Gita Jayanti in Kolkata.
2012
June
- Music Therapy consultations
April 24
- Darshan Day musical program at Sri Aurobindo Bhavan, Kolkata.
March 11-13
- Performed at Sri Aurobindo Society Pondicherry.
February 21
- Delivered a lecture along with a musical performance at The Arya Mahila P G College in Banaras on the occasion of International Language Day.
February 18
- Honored by Banaras Hindu University as a Resource Person on Music Therapy and delivered a presentation based on my paper titled “Music can penetrate human consciousness and create harmony” in The International Seminar on Current Trends in Music therapy Practices - methodology, techniques and implementations.
February 17
- Musical performance at Banaras Hindu University.
February 5
- A musical evening in Addis Ababa.
2011
December 27
- Musical performance for Abha Mission in Triguna Sen Auditorium, Kolkata.
December 21
- Musical program at Triangular Park, Kolkata.
January 10
- Musical recital at the Gita Jayanti celebrations in Kolkata.
2010
October 12
- ‘AGOMONI’ a musical presentation in Kolkata to usher in Durga Puja Celebrations.
August 15
- Independence Day songs by the students at the Indian Embassy in Addis Ababa.
May 8
- Musical performance at Tagore Lodge , Kushtia, Bangladesh.
- Musical performance in Kuthibari Shilaidaha, to flag off Rabindranath Tagore’s 150th Birth Anniversary Celebrations.
May 7
- Interview by Bangladesh News Channel DIGANTA at Kuthibari, the ancestral home of Rabindranath Tagore in Shilaidaha, Bangladesh.
February
- MUSIC LESSONS & MUSIC THERAPY SESSIONS CONTINUED IN ADDIS ABABA
February 28
- Performed and coordinated musical program at the Holi Mela, in Addis Ababa.
February 13
- Organized variety Music program for Indian Women's association.
January 26
- Performed with Indian Embassy and Indian Women's Association ladies at the 60th Republic Day celebration at the Indian Embassy in Addis Ababa
2009
November 29
- Rajasree Mukherjee performed in Kolkata, India at the 40th Anniversary celebration of Debananda Saraswati Maharaj's Gita Jayanti celebration.
August 15
- Ma Sharda students perform at the Indian Embassy to mark Indian Independence Day.
August 4
- Performing at Sheraton Hotel in Addis Ababa for Farewell of Ambassador Gurjit Singh, in the presence of Finance, Cultural, Foreign Affairs and various other ministers of the Ethiopian Cabinet and other leading dignitaries of Ethiopia.
- Rajasree Mukherjee seen with Ethiopian President H.E. Mr. Girma Wolde Giorgis at the foundation stone laying ceremony of an Eye Care Unit in Addis Ababa.
August 2
- Rajasree Mukherjee accompanied by a few of her students performs in the Farewell Function organized for Indian Ambassador H.E. Mr. Gurjit Singh at the Indian Embassy.
July
- Ma Sharda establishes music classes in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
May
- Rajasree is nominated for the 6th Annual Asian Heritage Awards in the category of "Visual Arts & Literature".
March
- Rajasree's recording for Sri Aurobindo Ashram (Nairobi Center) is released in Puducherry (Pondicherry). The CD is a music tribute to THE MOTHER.
March 11
- Indian Ambassador celebrates the Festival of Colors (Holi) with Musical Recital by Rajasree.
February 14
- Indian Ambassador hosts a Musical Evening at his residence in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia for Rajasree.
January 26
- Rajasree performs and conducts for the Republic Day celebration at the Indian Embassy in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
January 1
- "Chakra Therapy", "Divine Meditation", "Vedic Meditation" and "Ishana" are officially released in the United Sates by Shubhayan Entertainment.
2008
October
- "Ishana" and "Shurer Dhara" are officially released in India by Ananyo Music for the Durga Puja Festival. "Vedic Meditation" is also released in India for Navratri Festival. The Indian version is released as "Supreme Divine Mantras" by NA Classical.
- Musical Offering of Vedic Chants and Songs performed and conducted by Rajasree in Kolkata, India.
August
- Rajasree records an album for Sri Aurobindo Ashram (Nairobi Center). The CD is a music tribute to THE MOTHER.
July
- Rajasree records the 3rd CD in her new music therapy line - "Vedic Meditation" in Kolkata, India.
June
- Shromona records her Debut Solo Album "Ishana". This album also features her superhit music video for the song "Chale Chale".
May
- Rajasree records the 2nd CD in her new music therapy line - "Divine Meditation" in Kolkata, India.
April
- Rajasree records the 1st CD in her new music therapy line - "Chakra Therapy" in Kolkata, India.
2007
January - December
- Rajasree conducts workshops, seminars & classes in music therapy, meditation and relaxation in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo
January 26
- Rajasree conducts the Republic Day Musical Presentation at the Indian Embassary in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo.
2006
January - December
- Rajasree conducts workshops, seminars & classes in music therapy, meditation and relaxation in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo.
July 7
- "Shuvam" is officially released in the United States by Shubhayan Entertainment.
2005
November
- Rajasree perform for the Diwali program in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo.
August 1
- "Vandana" is officially released in the United States.
July 30
- Rajasree, Shromona and group perform at the Annual Prize Giving ceremony of Bangla Sishu Shahitya Parishad, Kolkata, India
July
- The meditation CD "Shuvam" is recorded. "Moksha" is officially released in the United Sates by Shubhayan Entertainment.
June
- Rajasree Mukherjee and Shromona Mukherjee record "Pyara Bharat" for Independence Day of India. "Man Mandir" & "Shurer Dhara" are officially released in the United States by Shubhayan Entertainment.
May
- Rajasree Mukherjee records "Moksha" meditation music.
January 26
- Rajasree performs for the Republic Day celebration for the Indian Embassy in Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania.
2004
September
- Rajasree performs in Diamond Jubilee for the reception of the President of India; Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam.
July
- Students of Ma Sharda School of Music perform in Daressalaam for various shows on three consecutive days.
June
- Annual prize distribution for Pracheen Kala Kendra examinations in Parklands, Nairobi.
February 21
- Performed devotional songs in Sri Aurobindo Bhavan, Nairobi.
January
- Rajasree performs bhajan sandhya program hosted by Shree Sanatan Dharma Sabha Daressalaam.
2003
November
- Masharda students again sweep large number of prizes in Oshwal Music competition.
October
- Masharda students win prizes in classical vocal in Kenya music Festival.
September
- Pracheen Kala Kendra Examination. Theory and Practical.
August
- Birth Anniversary of Sri Aurobindo and Celebration of Indian Independance Day Program.
July
- Inaugural program of Sri Aurobindo Bhavan in Nairobi.
February
- Radio program on the Birth anniversary of The Mother.
2002
December
- Shromona Mukherjee of Ma Sharda tops Sangeet Visharad Music exams in India among 1 million students.
May
- Ritu Ranga program on Rabindra sangeet on seasons.
March
- Bhakti Geeti and Annual Prize distribution of Pracheen Kala Kendra.
February - October
- Monthly Radio program on the occasion of the 125th Birth anniversary of the Mother on East FM 106 Radio network.
February
- Award for outstanding contribution for the spread of Indian Culture & Music to Rajasree by the Indian High Commision.
2001
October
- Ma Sharda students sweep large number of prizes in the Oshwal Music Competition.
July
- Government of India Grant awarded for the third time to Ma Sharda for promotion of Indian Culture.
July
- Rajasree lectures on Music Therapy at Rotary Club.
July 21 & 22
- Annual Shows Naye Nagme and Sunheri Yaaden at National Theatre.
April
- Pracheen Kala Kendra Examinations | Practical
February
- Pracheen Kala Kendra Examinations | Theory
2000
November
- Nehru Jayanti programme.
October
- Participation in a musical play "Mahishasur Mardini" for the Durga Puja celebration.
September
- Participation in the Oshwal Music Competition.
August
- Participation in the Kenya Music Festival.
May 13
- Rabindra Jayanti programme "Hey Nuton" organized at the Indian High Commission Auditorium. The programme highlighted Tagore's compositions taken from his Geetinatya, Nrityanatya & Kavyanatya.
May 10th
- Rajasree gives a talk on Indian Music organized for FEMINA- A Women's Organization.
May
- Rajasree speaks for a second time on Rabindranath Tagore on Metro East FM radio. This time on Tagore's music.
April 31
- Music, dance & human puppet show organized for the Bangladesh High Commission.
April 22
- Rajasree gives a talk & demonstration organized by Sri Aurobindo Society, Nairobi titled "Music - essentially a spiritual art" & "Music Therapy".
March
- Practical examination conducted by visiting examiners from Pracheen Kala Kendra.
- Prize distribution & program in Indian Classical Music.
January End
- Pracheen Kala Kendra Theory examinations.
January 26
- Performed patriotic songs at Republic Day function organized by Indian high Commission.
January 14
- Talk on Rabindranath Tagore – as a Painter & broadcast on Metro East FM Radio Network.
1999
November
- Performed in the Diwali function organized by Indian Citizens Welfare Association.
- Nehru Jayanti organized at the Indian High Commission Auditorium.
October
- Presented a Talk Show' on Indian music broadcast by local radio station Metro East FM.
- Participated in the Gandhi Jayanti programme organized by Indian High Commission and Kenya India Friendship Association.
September
- Organized three stage programmes in Indian Classical & traditional/folk to raise charity for Nairobi Hospice for care of cancer patients.
August
- Students of Masharda performed in the Kenya Music Festival. They won several awards in the Oriental Music categories.
May
- Rabindra Sangeet programme to celebrate Rabindra Jayanti at Indian High Commission Auditorium.
April
- Organized programmes and broadcasts on Indian classical and light music for the Bangladesh High Commission on the occasion of Bengali New Year.
March End
- Organized programmes and broadcasts on Indian classical and light music with local artists.
- Pracheen Kala Kendra practical examinations conducted by visiting examiners from India.
March 25
- Performance by Malashree Prasad, a reputed classical artiste from India and Rajasree Mukherjee of Ma Sharda School.
March
- Pracheen Kala Kendra theory examinations held at the Indian High Commission Auditorium.
Janurary
- Programme of stavans to mark Oshwal Community Centenary celebrations.
1998
November
- Nehru Jayanti programme at the Indian High Commission.
July
- Two musical programmes on Indian classical & Folk Music organized to raise charity for the Nairobi Hospice.
May
- Rabindra Jayanti function.
January
- India Bazaar cultural programmes to mark closure of Golden Jubilee celebrations of India's Independence.