Coomi Nariman Wadia (born 6 August 1933) is an Indian music conductor.[1] In 2024, she was honored with the Padma Shri, a prestigious civilian award presented by the Government of India, in recognition of her contributions to the field of art.[2]
Coomi Nariman Wadia | |
|---|---|
| Born | 6 August 1933 |
| Awards | Padma Shri |
Biography
editAfter studying at the Sir J. J. School of Art, she obtained two diplomas from Trinity College of Music.[3]
Wadia joined the Paranjoti Academy Chorus, which was formed by Victor Paranjoti, as a soprano. She would fill in for the role of conductor when Paranjoti was unavailable. Upon Paranjoti's death in 1964, she became the conductor.
References
edit- ^ "Coomi Wadia can go from a Goan folk song to a tango to song from the Vedas with equal flair". Hindustan Times. 2023-01-28. Retrieved 2023-08-18.
- ^ "A chorus of celebration". The Hindu. 2017-11-27. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2023-08-18.
- ^ "Padma Shri - Coomi Nariman Wadia" (PDF).
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