Nanditha Kannan has performed more than 175 solo concerts, at the national and international level, and has been actively performing full length Carnatic concerts from April 2021 in reputed sabhas and for various organizations incl
Madras Music Academy (HCL series), Raj Bhavan (Navarathiri concert in the presence of governor), First Edition Arts (FEA), Naada Inbam (Raga Sudha), Vani Mahal, Music Circle, Hamsadhwani, Charsur, Guruguhamrutha, Sri Rama Bhaktha Samajam, Sastra Satsangh, Parthasarathy Swami Sabha, HCL Concerts, Rukmini Arts and Music Trust, RR Sabha, VVS Foundation, Narada Gana Sabha , Kedaram, Mathangi Chamber, Madhuradhwani (Arkay Convention Centre), Sunaadalahari, Shakti Sangeetha Sabha, TTVV Trust, Sankara Nethralaya, Brahma Gana Sabha, Gayatri Fine Arts, Tamil Isai Sangam, Priya Fine Arts , The Indian Fine Arts Society, Nada Sudha, Giri Fine Arts, Rasika Ranjani Sabha, Sannidi Academy, Laya Madhuraa, Live4You, Pushkaram and Gayathri Fine Arts
She has performed at Kavya Performing Arts Centre (Dubai), and has conducted a workshop in Dubai for music students as well
Her outstation concerts include: Thyaga Brahma Sabha (tanjavur), Nadhadweepam Music Trust (Trichy), Sri Sadguru Sangeetha Sabha (Vijayawada), Ragapriya Chamber Music Club (Madurai), and The Chembur Fine Arts Society (Mumbai), Veenadhari Institute of Music and Fine Arts (Bangalore), First Edition Arts and Unnati (Bangalore), Nana Nani and Sere Shenbagam (Coimbatore) and Malliyur Ganesha temple Sangeethothsavam (Kerala)
Notable Concerts
More than 175 solo concerts, at the national and international level, and has been actively performing full length Carnatic concerts from April 2021 in reputed sabhas and for various organizations incl
Madras Music Academy (HCL series), Raj Bhavan (Navarathiri concert in the presence of governor), First Edition Arts (FEA), Naada Inbam (Raga Sudha), Vani Mahal, Music Circle, Hamsadhwani, Charsur, Guruguhamrutha, Sri Rama Bhaktha Samajam, Sastra Satsangh, Parthasarathy Swami Sabha, HCL Concerts, Rukmini Arts and Music Trust, RR Sabha, VVS Foundation, Narada Gana Sabha , Kedaram, Mathangi Chamber, Madhuradhwani (Arkay Convention Centre), Sunaadalahari, Shakti Sangeetha Sabha, TTVV Trust, Sankara Nethralaya, Brahma Gana Sabha, Gayatri Fine Arts, Tamil Isai Sangam, Priya Fine Arts , The Indian Fine Arts Society, Nada Sudha, Giri Fine Arts, Rasika Ranjani Sabha, Sannidi Academy, Laya Madhuraa, Live4You, Pushkaram and Gayathri Fine Arts
She has performed at Kavya Performing Arts Centre (Dubai), and has conducted a workshop in Dubai for music students as well
Her outstation concerts include: Thyaga Brahma Sabha (tanjavur), Nadhadweepam Music Trust (Trichy), Sri Sadguru Sangeetha Sabha (Vijayawada), Ragapriya Chamber Music Club (Madurai), and The Chembur Fine Arts Society (Mumbai), Veenadhari Institute of Music and Fine Arts (Bangalore), First Edition Arts and Unnati (Bangalore), Nana Nani and Sere Shenbagam (Coimbatore) and Malliyur Ganesha temple Sangeethothsavam (Kerela)
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Collaborations
MUSIC ENSEMBLE PROJECTS • “Dikshitar 250”, a thematic ensemble and musical offering to the great composer, Muthuswami Dikshitar, on his 250th birth anniversary, on March 18, 2025, curated by Sangita Kala Acharya Vidushi Dr RS Jayalakshmi. It included 2 vocals and 2 veenais, along with a mridangam and ghatam. • “Rama Rasamrtam”, a thematic concert and a musical offering to Lord Rama on the day of Rama Navami in April 2024 by 6 vocalists, violin and mridangam. Select compositions starting with saint Valmiki on Lord Rama was curated and arranged by Amrutha Murali • “Sundara Madhura Gaanam”, a musical ensemble composed / arranged by Sangita Kala Acharya Dr R S Jayalakshmi. Select 10 songs written on 108 Divya Desams by Late Smt Sundaravalli Ammal. Performed in Raga Sudha in Sep 2022. The ensemble comprised of 2 vocalists including Nanditha Kannan, Violin, Veena, Flute, Mridangam and Kanjira. • A musical ensemble by Vidwan R K Shriram Kumar during the 17th Annual Convention of Swami Dayanand Saraswathi Educational Trust in Jan 2023. Orchestra comprised of 4 vocalists, 2 violinists, Veena, Flute, Kanjira, Ghatam and Mridangam.
Media Appearances
Recent Concert links in YouTube - 1. 31st January 2025 – Live concert for Thyagaraja Aradhana for Sarvani Sangeeta Sabha at Ragasudha Hall, Chennai - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33w24DXhkDc 2. Recorded concert for First Edition Arts in Bangalore International Centre - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aliQUYroo4I&t=6s (among the 8 videos released) 3. 8th Oct 2024 – Live concert at Hyagriva temple, Nanganallur from 7 to 9 pm - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=msmYaSY2NY0 4. 7th Sept 2024 – Thirupathi concert for Naadaneeranjanam – Streamed live from Thirupathi in SVBC Channel - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0qllUywwtaA Articles in Newspaper about Nanditha’s Achievements 1. https://www.myarticle.in/2022/11/nanditha-kannan-bags-maiden-young.html 2. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/the-carnatic-quest-junior-five-winners-hail-from-chennai/articleshow/89453991.cms 3. https://www.sruti.com/articles/reviews/music-season-review-2022 4. https://m.facebook.com/lyhofhalloffame/photos/a.104334812229529/151244444205232/?type=3 5. https://indiaeducationdiary.in/chennais-young-artists-shine-at-the-inaugural-hcl-concerts-the-carnatic-quest-junior/ 6. https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/music/nanditha-kannans-concert-was-proof-of-her-training-and-lineage/article68409269.ecehttps://www.youtube.com/live/FcvWrr2hkSE?si=m2WiE4G-0ruv-gKU
Vallabha Yuva Award for distinction in Carnatic vocal music - cash prize and citation
Sastra Deemed University, Chennai campus - Annual Day celebrations – 1st place in Classical Vocal Music
Tamil Nadu Department of Art and Culture – 2nd prize at District Level in Vocal Music (open category from 18 to 35 years)
Music Academy Annual Music Competition Dec 2023 - 2024 1st prize - Tyagaraja Competition 2nd prize - Vocal Music Competition
Narada Gana Sabha Annual Music Competition Dec 2023 - 2024 1st Prize Vidwan Mayuram Rajam Iyer Endowment Award for Raga Singing 3rd Prize- Papanasam Sivan Kritis 3rd Prize - Trinity Kritis
Smt. Vatsala Pashupati Memorial Cup and Scholarship awarded by PSBB for Best talent among Seniors in Classical music for the year 2021-22 and 2022-23.
IWA (International Women’s Association) | Winner at National Level for 2022-23; only 1 selected every year among multiple nominations. Awarded for extraordinary talent in Carnatic music in memory of their founder Nirmal Seshadri for talent in vocal music.
HCL Concert and Rhapsody Foundation – Carnatic Quest Junior | Winner in Vocal Music at National level. Awarded concert opportunity (as part of Baithak, an online series for classical music)
Gayatri Fine Arts Global - 1st place in Tamizh music | Concert opportunity during December Margazhi music festival 2022-23.
Mylapore Fine Arts Club – Annual music competitions 2022-2023 Neraval Swaram – 1st prize Swathi Thirunal – 1st prize
Rotary Club of Chennai Hallmark – Season 3 | 1st place in Manodharmam category
THE HINDU Margazhi Classical National Level Vocal Music Competition | 2nd Prize in Krithi singing category.
Times Tyagaraja Awards for Carnatic Vocal Music | Selected to top 6 Finalists among 1,000+ contestants (National Level)
SAARANG (IIT) AROH 2022 – Carnatic Vocal Music | 1st Prize National level
Guruguhamrutha Music Competition at National level | Tambura 1st Prize
Sugam Karnatica | Malaysia based Forum for Carnatic Music | 1st Prize International level in Manodharmam and Divine Classics
Gaan Nipun Spardha 2022 – Pandit Jasraj Institute | International 1st Prize in Classical category; 2nd prize in Bhajan’s category
Iskcon Cultural Fest National Level Competition | 2nd prize in Classical music (Bhajans)
Sudharnava Academy for Carnatic Music | 2nd prize in Annamachari Vocal Category
Bharat Kalachar Music Scholarship | Selected for 3-year scholarship for Music | instituted by Padma Seshadri Bala Bhavan Schools | selected as best Vocalist among 6th to 12th Std. students.
Scholarships
• Bharat Kalachar Music Scholarship – 3-year scholarship Instituted by PSBB; selected as Best Vocalist among Classes 6–12 • Smt. Vatsala Pashupathi Memorial Cup & Scholarship Best Senior Talent in Classical Music (2021–22 & 2022–23)
Recordings Album Released
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School Or College
School - Padma Seshadri Bala Bhavan Senior Secondary School (PSBB); College - SASTRA (Deemed University)
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Family Background Music
Nanditha Kannan was born in Chennai on 20 April 2005. Nanditha hails from a family of musicians; with rich maternal lineage including Vidwan Shri Pallavi Doraisami Iyer (great grandfather of Veena Sabesa Iyer) and Sangeetha Kalanidhi Vidwan Shri Veena Sabesa Iyer (great grandfather of Nanditha Kannan). Nanditha Kannan was introduced to Carnatic music at a tender age of 4 by her mother, Lakshmi Kannan, who recognized her innate talent and nurtured it with love and care. Later she spent her formative years of learning under late Smt. Shankari Natarajan, who took special interest in teaching Nanditha the nuances of Bhava, focusing on the emotion apart from the technicalities. Today, Nanditha is blessed to be under the tutelage of Sangeetha Kalanidhi Vidwan Shri R.K. Shriramkumar. A genius of his own accord R.K.Shriramkumar has played a pivotal role in sculpting Nanditha’s repertoire, her manodharmam and making her concert ready.
Inspiration Philosophy
Greatest inspiration is Guru, Vidwan RK Shriramkumar. Inspired by the great legends of Carnatic music, notably, Bharat Ratna Smt MS Subbulakshmi, Vidwan KV Narayanaswamy, Vidwan Semmangudi Srinivasa Iyer, among others. Passionate about taking pure Carnatic music to the global stage. Equally passionate about merging parallel academic interest in policy and administration with music.
Future Aspirations
Passionate about taking pure Carnatic music to the global stage. Equally passionate about merging parallel academic interest in policy and administration with music.
