Rajeev Kumar
Director of Art, KalaSudha
Location
London, United Kingdom"Plato once said that music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, and flight to the imagination. At KalaSudha, we believe that if music is the soul, then our work is to build the wings, the digital foundation that carries our ancient heritage forward, connecting timeless traditions with the opportunities of today."
About Rajeev Kumar
Rajeev Kumar is Co-founder and Director of Art at KalaSudha. Since establishing the organisation in 2023, he has focused on building the future of classical heritage at the intersection of digital technology and Indian Classical Music, Arts, and Dance.
He takes a "tech-first" approach to cultural preservation. Under his leadership, KalaSudha has developed bespoke digital platforms and tools, including custom video-calling functionality designed for the nuances of music education. Rajeev is also the principal architect of the Kala Festival, a major touring music festival in the UK that brings maestros to different cities.
Operating without government funding or external sponsorship, Rajeev leads a self-funded, long-term mission to centralise the classical arts ecosystem through initiatives like IndianClassical.net. His vision is to build a company that ensures ancient traditions lead the digital age.