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N. J. Nandini – a Carnatic music vocalist from Trivandrum.

N. J. Nandini

N J Nandini (conceived 5 August 1991) is a Carnatic music performer from Trivandrum. 2014 was a high note for Nandini, who has turned into the youthful substance of traditional music in the city.

N J Nandini (conceived 5 August 1991) is a Carnatic music performer from Trivandrum. 2014 was a high note for Nandini, who has turned into the youthful substance of traditional music in the city. who was granted the Chembai Puraskaram, trailed by the Isai Chudai title and the M S Subbalakshmi partnership. Hailing from a group of rich melodic legacy, she has been sustained throughout the long term, by her famous masters, Prof Parassala Ponnammal, Prof P R Kumarakerala Varma, Dr S Bhagyalakshmi and Dr M N Moorthy. She has performed north of 700 shows inside India and abroad.

she has been sustained throughout the long term, by her famous masters, Prof Parassala Ponnammal, Prof P R Kumarakerala Varma, Dr S Bhagyalakshmi and Dr M N Moorthy.

Early life and family

Nandini was brought into the world in a melodic family with performers of their times, her granddad Vechoor N Hariharasubramania Iyer, her uncle Vechoor C Sankar. Artistically established and slanted guardians – C Neelakantan and S Jayanthi, ensured that she got the best preparation and caused her to pay attention to practically every one of the shows in and around the city, in any event, when she was normal. Her sibling, NJ Nandagopal a CA by calling, who is a vocalist and mridangist too, likewise sustained her gifts in an extraordinary way. Her folks distinguished her ability when she was 3, as she began recognizing ragas, and began singing little tunes.

Nandini was brought into the world in a melodic family with performers of their times, her granddad Vechoor N Hariharasubramania Iyer, her uncle Vechoor C Sankar. Artistically established and slanted guardians - C Neelakantan and S Jayanthi, ensured that she got the best preparation and caused her to pay attention to practically every one of the shows in and around the city,She got the first Rank in her +2, and when on with B.com in confidential review, and a MA in music getting the first Rank. She is at present chasing after a PHD in Music.

She got the first Rank in her +2, and when on with B.com in confidential review, and a MA in music getting the first Rank. She is at present chasing after a PHD in Music.The youngest musician to secure

Career

  • The youngest musician to secure “A” grade from All India Radio Trivandrum,
  • Winner of All India Radio National Music Competition in 2009
  • Winner of the title Ragaratnam Yuva, from Carnatic Music Reality Show in Amrita TV
  • Ist Runner Up in Jaya TV – Pothys Carnatic Music Idol 2011
  • Ist Runner Up in Jaya TV – Vivel Carnatic Music Idol 2012
  • The People’s Choice Award in Jaya TV – Vivel Carnatic Music Idol 2012
  • 1st Rank Holder- MA Music, Kerala University
  • Delegation to China, from Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Govt of India in 2014
  • ICCR Empanelled Artist since the year 2012
  • Recipient of CCRT Cultural Talent Scholarship since 2002

2016 – Mavelikkara Prabhakara Varma Smaraka Yuva Sangeetha Puraskara – Sri Poornathrayesha Sangeetha Sabha, Thrippunithura

Awards, honours and recognition

  • 2016 – Mavelikkara Prabhakara Varma Smaraka Yuva Sangeetha Puraskara – Sri Poornathrayesha Sangeetha Sabha, Thrippunithura
  • 2014 – ISAI CHUDAR – Kartik Fine Arts, Chennai
  • 2014 – Chembai Puraskar – Cultural Department, Government of Kerala
  • 2013 – Madurai Mani Iyer Award – Sri Krishna Gana Sabha, Chennai
  • 2013 – Prof P Mahalingam Endowment Award – Narada Gana Sabha, Chennai
  • 2013 – Shanmukhananda Bharat Ratna Dr M S Subbulakshmi Fellowship – Shanmukhananda Sangeetha Sabha, Mumbai
  • 2013 – Best Vocalist- 2013 – Kuwait Carnatic Music Forum
  • 2012 – Best Vocalist – Female – The Spirit of Youth Music and Dance Festival, The Music Academy, Madras
  • 2010 – Sangeetha Shri – Travancore Music Society, Harippad
  • 2010 – Yuva Sangeetha Prathibha Puraskar – Swaranjali
  • 2009 – Ragaratnam Yuva – Amrita TV
  • 2009 – Dr. L Muthayya Bhagavathar Award – Edapally Sangeetha Sadas, Ernakulam
  • 2009 – Best Female Singer Award – Bharathiya Vidya Bhavan
  • 2008 – MLV Srividya Sangeetha Puraskar – MLV Srividya Charitable Society, Trivandrum
  • 2008 – Yuva Sri Kala Bharathi – Bharathi Yuva Kendra, Madurai
  • 2008 – Kalathilakom – Bharathiya Vidya Bhavan, Trivandrum
  • 2008 – Award of Accreditation – Sri Sankara council for Assessment & Accreditation, Kalady
  • 2007 – Venuganam Award – Neelakanta Sivan Sangeetha Sabha, Trivandrum
  • 2005 – Augustine Joseph Memorial Award – Poornathrayeesha Sangeetha Sabha, Thrippunithura
  • 2005 – Uma Maheswaran Memorial Award – Chembai Memorial Trust, Trivandrum
  • 2005 – Vaikom Vasudevan Nair Memorial Award – Vaikathashtami Festival
  • 2004 – Best Young Talent Award – VDS Arts Academy, Chennai

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