Nina Virdee

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Daughter-in-law of the late tabla maestro Bhai Gurmit Singh Virdee, she’s one of the leading exponent of the style, one that puts emphasis on long, drawn-out notes that overwhelm the listener with feelings peace and serenity. Oozing with soul, the easy elasticity of Nina’s voice rides the air currents to spellbinding effect, its maturity belying her tender years. It’s this voice, together with a charming onstage presence, that confirms her as a performer of true depth and gravity. And she comes by royal appointment too. As well as extensive concerts in India and Kenya, Nina’s also sung for the Queen as part of Her Maj’s Golden Jubilee celebrations." Songlines 2006 Training From a very early age, Nina showed considerable aptitude and with the keen endless support, commitment and determination of her father, Sardar Hari Singh Burmi, Nina began rigorous training under the guidance of Shree Surjit Singh Raja. Her present style, classism, and maturity can be attributed to the taleem she has been receiving from the distinguished Sangeet Martand maestro Ustad Dilshad Khan - a feat made all the more commendable by the sheer distance between herself and her Guru. She embodies the complexity and creativity of Ustad Dilshad Khan's style. This is matched with the unique charm and presentation of her guruma, Sangeet Samraghini Begum Parween Sultana. There were no shortcuts to the method of her training, and this shows in the remarkable ease with which she sings. In 1995, Nina gave her deb

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Gurbani Keertan

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World Sacred Music Festival (East)

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Música Meditativa 3

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Radio Caprice - Indian Folk

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Indian Classical/Folk/Ethnic

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