Kamini Natarajan

About

Kamini is a Indian Classical Hindustani Vocalist based in Los Angeles area. She truly believe that music unites the entire world and brings us closer.

Kamini's music flows from the spirit within. Through inspiration she weaves the intricacies of Eastern melody and rhythm with western harmony. Her journey of music was initiated by her mother Uma Natarajan, who is a trained Indian Classical vocalist. Kamini spent over a decade to learn Indian classical music and won several national level awards in various competitions. She graduated in Vocal Hindustani music from Khairagarh University, India with Merit and Topped the University. After years of rigorous training, Kamini started performing at various National level music festivals and her performances were adjudged as "Outstanding" by experts in the field. Kamini was one of the youngest graded artist from All India Radio, Indore (India). She regularly appeared in National Television of India.

After moving to Los Angeles area in 2002, Kamini has collaborated with various music producers and composers of different genres and recorded and performed live. Her song "Devi," a World Music composition is featured along with Anoushka Shankar and Talvin Singh on the “Tantra Lounge” album. Kamini's versatility and deep knowledge in music allows her to easily sing and improvise over wide genres of music. Her latest Music Album Chants for Meditation with Music Composer and Producer Ken Elkinson has been extremely successful and received rave reviews from fans of New Age, World and Yoga Music.

Kamini currently lives in Simi Valley, CA. She teaches Indian Classical Music, performs and records. She plays Indian Classical music as well as devotional, Kirtan music. Kamini frequently performs in Southern California area and is much sought after Kirtan Artist. Her command over intricacies of Raga and her soulful voice leaves audience mesmerized and asking for an encore. Her music is spiritual, mystical and simply engaging. She incorporates intricate Raagas and traditional rhythm patterns - "Taals" and lifts listeners into a higher state of consciousness- a state of pure bliss, away from day-to-day stress.

http://www.kaminimusic.com/