Biography

Sounds of the Nations is a LIVE band based out of the capital of Telangana, Hyderabad. They came together in 2003 as a brainchild of the founder, Dan Mccollam's vision to raise worshipers and leaders across the globe. The ministry, aside from training and resourcing pastors, songwriters, and musicians, seeks to carry people on a heavenward quest through the medium of indigenous music. The band has toured and performed extensively in and out of the country and shared the stage with various celebrated artists such as Delirious, Hillsong's Peter Wilson and Reuben Morgan, Derek Joseph from Isaiah 6, Dan McCollam, Planet Shakers, Tim Hughes, among others. Sounds of the Nations also works alongside Joyce Meyer Ministries, Pearl City Church, The Window International Network, Bethel Church (Dan McCollam), and IWAR. The band conducts schools, seminars, workshops; travels and performs LIVE; shedding light on the importance of worship, music, and how it can influence a nation and culture. Some of their albums are Balavanthuda, Azaadi, Spandana, Chup Nahi rahenge (Release imminent), and Aazadi Remix album (Release Imminent). Band Members: Rufus He is the band’s pastor and companion off and on stage, and has been present since the band's inception. Rufus mentors and works with the band and is married with two lovely children. Allen The vocalist, exquisitely trained in the arts, stands fearlessly at the helm. He contributes lyrically and melodically, leading the band and the ministry into God's beatific destiny. Superman Also known as Ben, he plays and shreds the lead guitar. He assists the crew with gear management, band itinerary, and all recording endeavours. Anand A man of mirth and a multitude of skills, conjuring keyboard tunes, also brings forth vocal backup and creative input towards songwriting and graphic designing. He plays a vital role during and after recording sessions. Joel Also known as the Time Machine, he is the drummer and the jester of the band. He plans all the gigs and tours, schools and workshops, and other administrative assignments. Chotu With his head unfailingly in the clouds and feet freewheelingly on the road, he delivers bass power into the band, and is ever raring to perform, tour, labour, and push the envelope.