Nami feels a strong connection to her heritage and the stories from Indian folklore and mythology. She loves to find new and innovative ways to combine her Indian heritage with her western classical training.
Having learnt Hindustani classical singing from her beloved grandmother, who is still singing at age 93, Nami is inspired to create an Indian-inspired recital that reflects the bond of their relationship. This project will include bhajans (devotional songs) styled into a western- classical art song format along with other opera arias that take inspiration from India’s vast mythology.
Watch this space for updates on this project coming in 2026!
Video of Akhian Hari Darshan Ki Pyasi – Recorded in 2023 with her grandmother. This video shows the strong bond with family that Nami values. Four generations still as close as ever despite living across three different continents. It was a song that Nami sang with her grandmother as a teenager and gave her great pleasure to record it featuring her sons as well many years later.
Translation:
Akhian Hari Darshan Ki Pyasi - My eyes are thristy to see the Lord.
Dekhyo Chahata Kamala Nayan Ko - I have a wish to see his lotus eyes.
Nis Din Ruhut Udasi - Night and Day I am sad.
Kesar Tilak Motiyan Ki Mala - His sandalwood mark his beads of pearls,
Virndavan Ke Vasi - The one who resides in Vrindavan.
Neha Lagaye Dasigayo Priyatama - He gazed at me and it bit me, my beloved.
Dadigayo Galephasi - He tied my neck and left.
Kaho Ko Man Ki, Kaun Jaane - Nobody knows how I feel
Logan ke Manhasi. Everyone laughs at me
Surdaas Prabhu Tumara Daras Bina Surdas - without seeing you
Lehee Karvat Kashi - Still went on a pilgrimage to Kashi.
Akhian Hari Darshan Ki Pyasi - My eyes are thirsty to see the Lord.
