10 Facts About Ila Paliwal

Ila Paliwal is a classically trained Indian vocalist, songwriter and producer based in New York City.

Ila Paliwal was born in a literary family where music, art and literature were deeply ingrained.

At age 12, Ila Paliwal started her vocal training with Pandit Sitaram Vyavhare of the Gwalior Gharana.

Ila Paliwal learned from many noted artists of Jaipur Gharana such as Padma Talwalkar, Aarti Anklikar and Pandit Raghunandan Panshikar.

Ila 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.

Ila Paliwal earned a Master of Arts in Fine Arts from Agra University, and her MA with distinction in Hindustani classical vocal music from Prayag Sangeet Samiti, Allahabad, and a Bachelor of Arts in Mandarin from The Beijing Language and Culture University, Beijing, China.

Ila Paliwal worked as Cross Cultural Consultant in Beijing China.

Ila Paliwal has performed at Carnegie Hall in New York, Kennedy Center in Washington DC, Trade Centre 2 in Dubai, Nokia Center in Los Angelea, National Centre for the Performing Arts Mumbai, International Women's conference in Beijing China to name a few.

Ila Paliwal released her album Navaratna in 2015 at Carnegie Hall to a sold-out audience.

Ila Paliwal is married to Dinesh Ila Paliwal, former President and CEO of HARMAN.