Abhijith P. S. Nair


Abhijith P. S. Nair is an Indian violinist, arranger and composer. He is known for his instrumental video projects. He has done many musical shows and flash mobs in India and abroad.

Early life

Abhijith was born in Vaikom, Kerala. His father P. Sasikumaran Nair was a Malayalam teacher, while his mother M. Santhakumari was a Sanskrit teacher. Abhijith was introduced to Carnatic music and other styles at age 13 and has studied Indian classical violin since he turned 15. His brother Jyothish P. S., a music lover and promoter, produced most of his music videos.

Performing career

Abhijith started doing A. R. Rahman covers and flash mobs exclusively filled with Rahman songs. He became acquainted with folk and classical styles and began performing onstage improvisations. His fusion violin shows and albums gained him popularity.
He has performed with various artists including Dr. K. J. Yesudas, Hariharan, Shankar Mahadevan, Sivamani, Mandolin U. Rajesh, Mattannoor Sankarankutty Marar, Stephen Devassy, Senri Kawaguchi and Mohini Dey. For his first international instrumental jazz fusion allbum Saraswati At Montreux, he collaborated with drummer Dave Weckl. Abhijith is the worldwide ambassador of cantini violin.
At age 18 he entered the Malayalam film industry in the film Akashangalil directed by Rixon Xavier; Abhijith was accompanied with Avial.

Works

NameYearGenre
Akashangalil2015Malayalam movie
Behind You2016World fusion album
Saraswati At Montreux2016Jazz Fusion Album
Ekalavya2016Jazz Fusion Album