About DMF
Dedhia Music Foundation is a section 8 company – a not-for-profit organization dedicated to cherishing, conserving, and connecting the rich heritage of Hindustani Classical Music with audiences worldwide. Financially supported by Zycus Infotech,
DMF envisions a thriving ecosystem where artists, students, and enthusiasts come
together to learn, perform, and preserve this timeless art form.
OUR MISSION
AND VISION
At Dedhia Music Foundation, we are committed to ensuring that Hindustani Classical Music not
only survives but thrives in the modern era. Our mission is to create an ecosystem where
tradition and innovation come together, fostering new talent and expanding the reach of this rich art form.
Revolutionizing Reach Through Innovation
Through live concerts, digital
storytelling, and social media, we bridge the gap between tradition and technology,
ensuring that Hindustani Classical Music resonates with both dedicated connoisseurs and new listeners.
Cultivating the Future of Classical Music
By providing education, mentorship, and performance platforms, we empower the next generation of artists to carry forward this
timeless tradition.
Building a Living Digital Legacy
We are curating an ever-growing archive of
Hindustani Classical performances, making this art form accessible to global
audiences while preserving the voices of today for generations to come.
To make Hindustani Classical Music a thriving, evolving, and widely celebrated part of the cultural landscape, ensuring its legacy continues to inspire for years to come.
Our Founders
Aatish Dedhia
Aatish, the founder and CEO of Zycus, received a Master of
Science in Electrical Engineering from Cornell University in the United States and a B.Tech in Electrical Engineering from IIT, Bombay. He lays up Zycus’s technological and innovative vision and roadmap. Despite having a career in
business, Aatish discovered his love for classical music when he went to a
Hindustani classical music concert. The rest is history. As a result of Aatish’s
commitment to the art form and his admiration for it, the Dedhia Music
Foundation was established, and he is now dedicated to upholding the tradition’s
integrity and encouraging young people to become involved with Hindustani
classical music.
Dr. Alpa Dedhia
As an essential part of Zycus Infotech, Dr. Alpa Dedhia serves as a cog in the machinery of the company’s business and has now co-founded
Dedhia Music Foundation. She graduated from Jawaharlal Nehru University in
Delhi with an MBBS. Despite her background in academia and her line of work,
Alpa is committed to Indian culture and art and envisions Indian classical music
being portrayed today with a blend of tradition and contemporary flair . Her
respect for the origins of art and her admiration for it are the reasons behind her
commitment to DMF.
OUR IMPACT
At Dedhia Music Foundation (DMF), we are on a mission to preserve, promote, and expand the reach of Hindustani Classical Music. Rooted in tradition yet evolving with
the times, our initiatives create a sustainable ecosystem for artists, students, and
enthusiasts across India.
Empowering the Next Generation
Through mentorship, competitions like
Yuva Sur Sartaj (YSS), and digital platforms, we providerising talent with the
visibility andopportunities they deserve.
By capturing and curating performances, we
are building an extensive online repository that ensures this art form reaches new audiences while preserving the legacy of its maestros.
Expanding the Digital Archive
Bridging Communities Through Music
From live concerts to immersive
social media experiences, we are fostering a deeper appreciation for
Hindustani Classical Music, ensuring it thrives across generations.
Join us in keeping this magnificent tradition alive, harmonizing the rich heritage of
the past with the boundless possibilities of the future.
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About Zycus Infotech
Zycus is the pioneer in Cognitive Procurement software and has been a trusted partner
of choice for large global enterprises for two decades. Zycus has been consistently
recognized by Gartner, Forrester, and other analysts for its comprehensive and
integrated Source to Pay suite. Zycus powers its S2P software with the revolutionary Merlin AI Suite. Merlin AI takes over the tactical tasks and empowers procurement and
AP officers to focus on strategic projects; offers data-driven actionable insights for
quicker and smarter decisions, and its conversational AI offers a B2C type user
experience to the end-users.
Zycus helps enterprises drive real savings, reduce risks, and boost compliance, and its
seamless, intuitive, and easy-to-use user interface ensures high adoption and value
across the organization.
