Gandharva Loka: World Music Store

THE source for World Music Instruments since 1989

Handmade Musical Instruments

About Us

At the end of the eighties the idea was born to open up a music shop of a special kind. At that time nobody knew in which direction it would develop. We simply wanted to inspire people to be open to something new: to new musical instruments, new cultures and finally to learn a bit more about themselves. Thus our name Gandharva Loka originates from the Bengali language and means:

- The Abode of the Celestial Musicians -

Our first and foremost aim is to be a source of inspiration to you to discover and support your own creativity, for we believe that inside every human being there is a celestial musician.

“Next to silence music is the appropriate
expression of the inexpressible...”

As we all might know, the whole world and everything that exists is made from vibrations, and only the different frequencies dictate the forms in which things are manifested.
For us there is no need for scientific research in order to prove the harmonising and especially the healing quality of music. If you take your time to make music for a while—if you relax lying in a sound-cradle or if you listen to a singing bowl—then you will feel it so convincingly!

As in our own lives, we try to find a balance in our work as well. That is why we consciously avoid aiming at short lived strategies of profit making. Instead of this we aspire for a holistic way towards a better quality of life and lasting economical developement. Our contacts with local instrument makers that have grown over long years are the basis for an integral process of supporting the family handcraft worldwide (Fair Trade).

Our online catalogue of course is meant for all those who love music and who love life, but especially for those who in a professional way want to serve others with music. If you are a musician, a therapist or a teacher, we want to walk side by side with you and supply you with our rich treasure of experience: in order to choose the suitable instrument for you, or by offering a workshop according to your interest, or to help you with a big project such as installing a sound-garden or sound-path.

We do hope to be able to inspire you, and wish you joy while browsing our website.

GANDHARVA LOKA

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WORKSHOPS & CONCERTS
25.03.10 19:30

MUSIC & MEDITATION
An inspiring lecture on the inner dimension of music with concentration and meditation exercises, accompanied with soulstirring melodies on Harp and chinese Erhu: Enjoy an evening of silence and inner retreat! Salzburg, The Heart of Joy Cafe, 0699-17890773.

01.04.10 19:30

INDIAN SITAR CONCERT
At “THE HEART OF JOY” Café, Franz Josef Str. 3, Salzburg. Our most diligent musician Kanala Auer on Sitar will be accompanied by Sandin on Tabla and Usika on Tanpura. To start the concert Sandin and Usika will give a rendering of Indian Dhrupad and Tibetan Overtonsinging.

02.05.10

CAJON WORKSHOP with MATTHIAS PHILIPZEN
Schützenhaus Albisgütli, Uetlibergstrasse 341, 8045 Zürich. Masterclass 12:45 to 14:15. Beginners - box full of rhytms 14:30 to 17:00. Cajon players - a little drum set 17:30 to 20:00. Costs: 55 CHF incl. material. Max. 20 persons. Registration at Gandharva Loka Zurich: zurich@gandharvaloka.com. Info PDF