Overview

Bio

Nanjala is a dedicated pianist studying under powerhouse concert pianist Olga Kern at the

Manhattan School of Music. She has been honored by the Gustav Mahler Piano Prize and is a

successive winner of the Young Musicians Competition. Having achieved distinction in ABRSM

Grades 1-8 in her foundational years, Nanjala continues to refine her artistry through both

performance and study.

Her musical journey has been profoundly shaped by the women who have guided and influenced

her. She has had the privilege of participating in masterclasses with Anna Magdalena Kokits and

Chantal Balestri and studying under the mentorship of Winnie Mureithi, Hannah Emmrich, and

Younkyung Kim. Each of these women brings a unique, nuanced approach to music-making, and

their influence can be heard in Nanjala's own performances, which draw upon an intimate,

sensitive interpretation of sound.