My Compelling Story

Jano Nyekha is a professional singer based out of Dimapur, Nagaland. The 16-year old vocalist is a prodigy in her own right. Privileged to have parents who manage a music ministry, she began learning the piano at the age of six. There has been no turning back since then. It was her parents who initially infused music in her, but she is also highly gifted. They run a residential music school in Dimapur, and she has made use of the advantage to the optimum benefit to polish her gifts. Jano received a State Award for securing highest marks in Electronic Keyboard, Grade-5 in the Trinity Guildhall (Trinity College London) in 2013. By 2014, she has earned her Grade-8, Level-3 Certificate with distinction marks at the same institute, concentrating on classical music. Climbing the ladder as a young pianist isn’t the only talent that she inherits. She also began her casual vocal lessons a few years ago from her father, who, noticing her other gift, would train her when free. Music has been her analogue. At the age of 14, she began to teach keyboard. When she wasn’t studying or teaching, she would write and compose music. She is deeply rooted in her rich culture, which is evident from the music she writes: a sweet potpourri of folk music, perfectly blended with the contemporary west. However, except for random performances at the church and weddings, she never imagined herself taking her music beyond her comfort zone. She lacked the confidence. She would simply give away the copyright of her compositions to anyone who asks. She casually performed one of her compositions in front of her cousins, who noticed her talents for the first time in the Christmas of 2014. Astonished by her music, they began to encourage, with a steady persistence, to record and release her songs for the people. With the motivation, she received from her cousins, friends and with the support of her family, she is now making her debut show. She is inspired by the indigenous folk music and the works of famous musicians like Hayley Westenra, Georg Friedrich Handel, Judy Garland, and Ludwig Van Beethoven. Jano is currently working as a keyboard instructor and pianist at the School of Music, Dimapur.