
Vidushi Smt. Sanhita Nandi, an internationally acclaimed classical vocalist and prominent exponent of the Kirana Gharana, has captivated audiences worldwide with her soul-stirring performances. Trained by the late Pandit A. Kanan and Pandit Vinayak Torvi, with further mentorship from Ustad Mashkoor Ali Khan, her singing is distinguished by its emotive power and serene quality, marked by a deep exploration of ragas in slow tempo and intricate melodic improvisations. Her exceptional ability to express subtle musical emotions and craft original melodic ideas has earned her widespread acclaim, with her sargams and fast-paced tanas being particularly praised.
As a leading exponent of the Kirana tradition, Sanhita Nandi continues to enthrall audiences with her nuanced and detailed melodic improvisations, showcased on the grand canvas of vilambit laya. Her performances have been met with great appreciation at numerous prestigious music conferences and festivals worldwide. Sanhita Nandi has graced stages globally, performing at top classical music festivals and concerts. Highlights of her illustrious career include performances at: Indian Performances: Tansen Sangeet Samaroha in Gwalior, Sawai Gandharva Sangeet Sammelan in Pune, Ustad Amir Khan Sangeet Samaroha in Indore, Annual Saptak Sangeet Sammelan in Ahmedabad, Shree Baba Harivallabh Sangeet Sammelan in Jalandhar, Mallikarjun music conference in Dharwad, Nawaz Ustad Shaik Dawood Trust in Hyderabad, Ustad Rahmat Khan Sangeet Sammelan in Dharwad, Glimpses of Kirana Gharana Music Festival in Hyderabad, Samrat Sangeet Sammelan in Goa, Chandigarh Sangeet Sammelan, A R Rahman Conservatory in Chennai, Sur Festival in Kolkata, Parampara Music Festival in Chennai, Gururao Deshpande Sangeet Sabha in Bangalore, and many more. International Performances: Annenberg Center in Philadelphia, Chhandayan All Night concert in New York, Bhartiya Vidya Bhavan in London and New York, MIT University in Boston, Learn Quest Classical Music conference in Boston, World Music Festival in Chicago, Arohi classical music festival in Toronto, Royal Alberta Museum in Edmonton, Raag Mala concerts in Calgary and Edmonton, Sarb Akal classical music festival in Calgary, Philadelphia Crossroad music festival, Basantbahar org in California, and Spicmacay University concerts in USA among others.
Her debut film song in the movie “Salt Bridge” was shortlisted in the Original Song category for the 88th Academy Awards, Pride of Bharat award from Adileela foundation and Sangeet Bhushan award from Tarana Art and Music in delhi.Her repertoire extends beyond Khayal to genres like Bhajan, Thumri, and Ghazal. For more information, visit
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