Savita Singh — lighting up the stage with 3Veni

Singh, 24, of Arima was born into a musical family. Her father, uncle and aunts were all popular singers of Indian classical music.

“It’s in my blood. I came from a very musical background. I have been around singers all my life. So it was natural for me. I started dancing and singing as a young girl.”

At the age of nine, Singh danced with the Natraj Dance Company for three years before she decided to start singing full time.

She balanced her studies and her singing career during her school years. Singh attended the Arima Hindu School, Sangre Grande Junior for secondary school and North Eastern College.

“I won the Baal Vikaas Singing Competition three consecutive years straight. That was definitely was a stepping stone into what I do today and I thank my school for the support and encouragement over the years.”

She was singing at a school event when someone invited her to join the Beena Sangeet Orchestra.

Singh was only 14-years-old at the time and she explained that is was exciting and scary at the same time. “Suresh Maharaj heard me sing and was so impressed that he asked me to join the band. I was much younger then, but I thought why not. From there, it just went on.”

While her roots were in Indian classical music, she expanded her musical repertoire as she explored different bands.

Singh sang with the Beena Sangeet Orchestra for two years, then she joined the SSL Melobugz for two years and went on to spend another two years with Impression.

Singh participated in the Chutney Soca Monarch competition in 2005 with her original composition called “Tabanca”.

She plans to return to the stage at Soca Chutney Monarch soon.

“I plan to venture into the realm of competition where I can truly bring forth my passion and presence on stage and partake in a clean cultural exposition where myself and my fellow industry partners can all meet and bring out the best in each other.”

In 2008, she competed in Mastana Bahar. She performed the song “Milgaye” from the movie Yeh Wada Rahaa and placed fifth in the competition.

She said that it was her first experience ever performing to a live television audience: “That experience was very vivid and nostalgic to me. It was one of my first encounters in a major competition setting. I was somewhat nervous as it was broadcast live over television and the event was filled with other great talented hopefuls like me. It was definitely surreal.”

Later that year, the band leader of JMC 3Veni, Veerendra Persad, heard her sing during a concert.

He was so blown away by the young talent that he offered her a sweet deal on the spot.

By MELISSA DASSRATH

Singer Savita Singh is the new member of the popular crossover band JMC 3Veni. She is one of the youngest band members and the only female addition to the group. Two weeks ago she released the song “Babuji” which is expected to be a big hit in 2010.

Singh, 24, of Arima was born into a musical family. Her father, uncle and aunts were all popular singers of Indian classical music.

“It’s in my blood. I came from a very musical background. I have been around singers all my life. So it was natural for me. I started dancing and singing as a young girl.”

At the age of nine, Singh danced with the Natraj Dance Company for three years before she decided to start singing full time.

She balanced her studies and her singing career during her school years. Singh attended the Arima Hindu School, Sangre Grande Junior for secondary school and North Eastern College.

“I won the Baal Vikaas Singing Competition three consecutive years straight. That was definitely was a stepping stone into what I do today and I thank my school for the support and encouragement over the years.”

She was singing at a school event when someone invited her to join the Beena Sangeet Orchestra.

Singh was only 14-years-old at the time and she explained that is was exciting and scary at the same time. “Suresh Maharaj heard me sing and was so impressed that he asked me to join the band. I was much younger then, but I thought why not. From there, it just went on.”

While her roots were in Indian classical music, she expanded her musical repertoire as she explored different bands.

Singh sang with the Beena Sangeet Orchestra for two years, then she joined the SSL Melobugz for two years and went on to spend another two years with Impression.

Singh participated in the Chutney Soca Monarch competition in 2005 with her original composition called “Tabanca”.

She plans to return to the stage at Soca Chutney Monarch soon.

“I plan to venture into the realm of competition where I can truly bring forth my passion and presence on stage and partake in a clean cultural exposition where myself and my fellow industry partners can all meet and bring out the best in each other.”

In 2008, she competed in Mastana Bahar. She performed the song “Milgaye” from the movie Yeh Wada Rahaa and placed fifth in the competition.

She said that it was her first experience ever performing to a live television audience: “That experience was very vivid and nostalgic to me. It was one of my first encounters in a major competition setting. I was somewhat nervous as it was broadcast live over television and the event was filled with other great talented hopefuls like me. It was definitely surreal.”

Later that year, the band leader of JMC 3Veni, Veerendra Persad, heard her sing during a concert.

He was so blown away by the young talent that he offered her a sweet deal on the spot.