NJ Nandini

http://www.indiansinkuwait.com/ShowArticle.aspx?ID=22303&SECTION=1 Kuwait Carnatic Music Forum organised "Satguru Sri Thyagaraja Aradhana" “Kuwait Carnatic Music Forum” is an association of music lovers functioning in Kuwait with an objective to promote “Carnatic music” among Indians. It also aims at providing a platform to all students and lovers of music to perform, be it Vocal or Instrumental. At the helm of the organization are three leading musicians of Kuwait - Sri Perunna G. Hari kumar, who is a well known Mridangam Vidhwan and the leading Mridangam teacher in Kuwait, Sri Karunagapalli S Balamurali a versatile Violinist who teaches Violin and Sri Rajesh Thiruvalla, an expert in Carnatic Music who imparts his knowledge to various students here in Kuwait. These masters have committed and devoted their life in performing and promoting South Indian Traditional Music and whose knowledge, skill and...

 The Hindu/ Friday Review/ 8 feb 2013 Vocalist N.J. Nandini’s performance vouched for her competence and creative imagination. She was accompanied by R. Swaminadhan (violin), Cherthala Dinesan (mridangam) and Udupi Srikanth (ghatam). Opening with Papanasam Sivan’s ‘Kapali’ in Mohanam, Nandini moved on to a classical Panthuvarali alapana and Tyagaraja’s ‘Apparamabhakthi’, decorated with crisp niraval and sparkling manodharmaswara. Departing from convention, Nandini selected ‘Vadasi yadi kinchidapi’ from Jayadeva’s Gitagovindam in the first half of the concert. Her poignant presentation of ‘Athranthare’ in Mukhari gave the right emphasis on lyrics and bhava. Then came the raga alapana of Kamboji. Swaminadhan’s solo bowed out the delicate nuances of the raga. The kriti was ‘Kanakkan koti vendum’, a Papanasam Sivan composition, which was enriched with an articulate niraval and vibrant kalpanaswaras.

My interview on Sabhash.com http://www.sabhash.com/music/face-to-face/16/parassala-ponnammals-young-protege-n-j-nandini.htm

The Hindu : Arts / Music : Repertoire well chosen

The Hindu : FEATURES / FRIDAY REVIEW : Creating waves

03 March 2012, marks another significant day in my life, as I was chosen as the Ist Runner Up, in JAYA TV VIVEL CARNATIC MUSIC IDOL 2012, once again, now the 2nd year in a row, by 'Destiny'. Once again the full house at the Chettinad Vidyashram Hall, instilled a chill down my spine, and of course I must say, some moments from the last year's competition flashed across my mind, as if it happened a week ago. I feel really blessed to have received the award from Padmavibhushan Sangeetha Kalanidhi Dr Balamurali Krishna, one moment which I would cherish for my life. I can for some strange reason feel a sense of destiny over all these events, and am eagerly waiting for the challenges lying ahead. A big thank you to my Beloved Gurus, all my Well Wishers.. and a lot of hugs to my family. Let all your blessings guide me forward..

Performed Live at Nada Inbam, Chennai, on 03 December 2011 Kanden Kanden - Bageshri