The Aandaal Project's curated artist registry bridges the gap between authentic classical performers and communities seeking genuine cultural programming, while ensuring fair compensation through our ANDAL Coin ecosystem.
The Disconnection Problem
Current challenges in artist-community connections:
- Middlemen taking 40-60% of artist fees
- Inauthentic performers misrepresenting traditions
- Cultural dilution from commercial pressures
- Payment delays hurting artists' livelihoods
Our Verified Registry Solution
How we're transforming artist-community connections:

Our three-step verification process ensures authenticity and quality
🔍 Rigorous Vetting
"Every artist undergoes peer-review evaluation by masters of their tradition before registry approval."
- Lineage verification
- Repertoire authenticity checks
- Performance samples reviewed
💸 Fair Payment System
"Our smart contracts ensure artists receive 85-90% of fees, with transparent blockchain tracking."
- ANDAL Coin or fiat payments
- Standardized rate cards by expertise
- Instant payment upon completion
🤝 Community Matching
"Our algorithm considers event type, audience, and budget to suggest ideal artist matches."
- Cultural context analysis
- Educational vs. performance needs
- Local artist prioritization
Registry By The Numbers
Verified Artists
Higher Artist Pay
Average Rating
Average Booking Time
Success Stories
- Chennai Temple Festival: Connected 12 marginalized hereditary artists with new audiences
- London Cultural Center: Found authentic Bharatanatyam teachers for diaspora youth
- Corporate CSR Event: Matched traditional folk artists with appropriate compensation
- University Program: Secured rare Dhrupad masters for lecture-demonstration
"For the first time, I'm getting paid what my decades of training deserve, without begging middlemen for opportunities. The registry respects my art and finds me the right audiences."
- Rajeshwari Nair, Mohiniyattam Exponent