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'''Nadine Axisa''' was born in Fgura, on the 12th August 1981.
'''Nadine Axisa''' (1981) is an established Maltese jazz singer in Malta.


She is an established Maltese singer in Malta. She has been participating in the most prestigious Festivals both locally and abroad for the past 15 years, like [[l-Għanja tal-Poplu]], [[Konkors Kanzunetta Indipendenza]], [[Malta TV International Hit Songs]] and [[Malta Song For Europe]].
==Early life==
Nadine was born in Fgura, on the 12th August 1981. She started voice training with Ms [[Irene Dillon]] at an early age of 7, continuing with Ms [[Beatrice Brogdorff]]; also qualifying for examinations with the [[Royal Schools of Music]], mostly in classical musical training.  


Nadine started voice training with Ms [[Irene Dillon]] at an early age of 7, continuing with Ms [[Beatrice Brogdorff]]; also qualifying for examinations with the [[Royal Schools of Music]], mostly in classical musical training. At a later stage, when Nadine went into the jazz scene, she attended a jazz vocal course in Italy hosted by the [[Global Music Foundation]]. The tutors of the course were jazz singers [[Tina May]] and [[Iain Mackenzie]],
At a later stage, when Nadine went into the jazz scene, she attended a jazz vocal course in Italy hosted by the [[Global Music Foundation]]. The tutors of the course were jazz singers [[Tina May]] and [[Iain Mackenzie]], and [[Guillermo Rozenthuler]], Argentinean singer, guitarist and composer. Breathing technique, repertoire, improvisation and working with a rhythm section were some of the themes tackled in the course. Basic principles of phrasing and expression,“impro-scat” and interpretation of Brazilian/South American songs were also covered.
and [[Guillermo Rozenthuler]], Argentinean singer, guitarist and composer. Breathing technique, repertoire, improvisation and working with a rhythm section were some of the themes tackled in the course. Basic principles of phrasing and expression,“impro-scat” and interpretation of Brazilian/South American songs were also covered.


It was a very pleasant experience for Nadine, which most of all encouraged her in being more adventurous in interpreting jazz standards, especially latin jazz numbers which remain her all-time favourite.
It was a very pleasant experience for Nadine, which most of all encouraged her in being more adventurous in interpreting jazz standards, especially latin jazz numbers which remain her all-time favourite.


Nadine started her musical career in Maltese festivals doing backing vocals with other popular singers. When she was 15, her sister [[Marica Axisa]] wrote the song [[“Ma ninsik qatt”]] which Nadine sang as a soloist for the first time, winning the festival [[“Kliem u Mużika”]] organised by the [[Public Broadcasting Services]]. Since then, Nadine did not look back and participated in numerous local festivals such as Festival [[Konkors Kanzunetta
==Song Contests & International performances==
Indipendenza]] which she won in 2003 together with [[Roger Tirazona]] with the song [[”Inharsu ‘l Quddiem”]]. She participated in the Malta Song for Europe eight times in all, placing 6th in 2002 with [[“Think of you”]]. In 2006 she sang [[“Waves”]] which is still a favourite with the Maltese public.
Nadine has been participating in the most prestigious Festivals both in Malta and abroad for the past 15 years, like [[L-Għanja tal-Poplu]], [[Konkors Kanzunetta Indipendenza]], [[Malta TV International Hit Songs]] and [[Malta Song For Europe]].
 
Nadine started her musical career in Maltese festivals doing backing vocals with other popular singers. When she was 15, her sister [[Marica Axisa]] wrote the song [[“Ma ninsik qatt”]] which Nadine sang as a soloist for the first time, winning the festival [[“Kliem u Mużika”]] organised by the [[Public Broadcasting Services]]. Since then, Nadine did not look back and participated in numerous local festivals such as Festival [[Konkors Kanzunetta Indipendenza]] which she won in 2003 together with [[Roger Tirazona]] with the song [[”Inharsu ‘l Quddiem”]]. She participated in the [[Malta Song for Europe]] eight times in all, placing 6th in 2002 with [[“Think of you”]]. In 2006 she sang [[“Waves”]] which is still a favourite with the Maltese public.


In November 2002 Nadine represented Malta in Prague by singing in the [[Universe Talent Song Festival]], placing third.She has also performed with the [[William Mangion Band]] in Piazza del Popolo, Rome with other bands from around Europe. In September 2003 she sang with [[Vinny Vella Snr band]] in London as part of [[Malta Day Celebrations]] under the patronage of [[Dr.Eddie Fenech Adami]]. Another performance abroad was in Corinthia Bab Africa in Tripoli accompanied by [[Vinny Vella Jnr Trio]] as part of the Malta Week.
In November 2002 Nadine represented Malta in Prague by singing in the [[Universe Talent Song Festival]], placing third.She has also performed with the [[William Mangion Band]] in Piazza del Popolo, Rome with other bands from around Europe. In September 2003 she sang with [[Vinny Vella Snr band]] in London as part of [[Malta Day Celebrations]] under the patronage of [[Dr.Eddie Fenech Adami]]. Another performance abroad was in Corinthia Bab Africa in Tripoli accompanied by [[Vinny Vella Jnr Trio]] as part of the Malta Week.
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Her latest performance was in Poland in October 2012 where she toured a number of towns and cities performing her smooth jazz numbers together with pianist [[Christian Borg]].
Her latest performance was in Poland in October 2012 where she toured a number of towns and cities performing her smooth jazz numbers together with pianist [[Christian Borg]].


In addition, Nadine also accompanied [[Animae Gospel Choir]] in their latest venture to Assisi Italy in November 2012 where the choir attended a Gospel Singing experience entitled “Gospel Connection”. Nadine’s next experience offshore will be in September 2013 whereby she will be performing together with Trania in the music and art forum 'Without Borders’.
In addition, Nadine also accompanied [[Animae Gospel Choir]] in their latest venture to Assisi Italy in November 2012 where the choir attended a Gospel Singing experience entitled ''[[Gospel Connection]]''. Nadine’s next experience offshore will be in September 2013 whereby she will be performing together with [[Trania]] in the music and art forum ''[[Without Borders]].''


Nadine ventured into the American standards and jazz scene at a later stage in her musical career. She contributed to the very successful concert and CD launch of [[“The Beatles Works”]] interpreting in an acclaimed manner, songs by the famous fab four, arranged in a jazzy style. Here she worked with local jazz musicians namely [[Vinny Vella Jnr]], [[Walter Vella]], [[Noel Grech]] and [[Mario Cocker Aquilina]].
==Jazz==
Nadine ventured into the American standards and jazz scene at a later stage in her musical career. She contributed to the very successful concert and CD launch of ''[[The Beatles Works]]'' interpreting in an acclaimed manner, songs by the famous fab four, arranged in a jazzy style. Here she worked with local jazz musicians namely [[Vinny Vella Jnr]], [[Walter Vella]], [[Noel Grech]] and [[Mario Cocker Aquilina]].


Nadine is very much in request for live performances with various jazz bands. Nadine performed twice in the [[Malta Jazz Festival]], namely in 2008 and 2011. She is currently working on her jazz album, consisting of original compositions and collaborating with numerous renowned musicians in this sector. The album will be launched early in 2014.
Nadine is very much in request for live performances with various jazz bands. Nadine performed twice in the [[Malta Jazz Festival]], namely in 2008 and 2011. She is currently working on her jazz album, consisting of original compositions and collaborating with numerous renowned musicians in this sector. The album will be launched early in 2014.
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[[File:nadineaxisa1.jpg|250px|thumb|left|Nadine Axisa]]
[[File:nadineaxisa1.jpg|250px|thumb|left|Nadine Axisa]]


Nadine performs regularly in top local hotels and clubs with various musicians. She sings in weddings and functions, with ample experience in performing cabaret shows,especially during large conferences and parties for foreigners taking place in Malta. Nadine has sung in various concerts such as [[“Groovin’ high”]], [[“It’s all about jazz”]] and has participated in numerous projects with [[Spiteri Lucas Entertainment]] such as [[“Live
==Performances & Projects==
from the Screen”]], [[“That’s Amore”]], [[“Dipinto di Blu”]], [[“A tribute to the Oldies”]], [[“Golden Oldies”]], [[“Flashback”]], [[“The Legends of Music”]],[[“Hollywood”]], [[“A Tribute to the Stars”]] and [[“In Harmony”]].
Nadine performs regularly in top local hotels and clubs in Malta with various musicians. She sings in weddings and functions, with ample experience in performing cabaret shows,especially during large conferences and parties for foreigners taking place in Malta. Nadine has sung in various concerts such as ''[[Groovin’ High]]'', ''[[It’s all about Jazz]]'' and has participated in numerous projects with [[Spiteri Lucas Entertainment]] such as ''[[Live from the Screen]]'', ''[[That’s Amore]]'', ''[[Dipinto di Blu]]'', ''[[A tribute to the Oldies]],'' ''[[Golden Oldies]]'', ''[[Flashback]]'', ''[[The Legends of Music]]'', ''[[Hollywood]]'', ''[[A Tribute to the Stars]]'' and ''[[In Harmony]].''


Nadine is also a proud member of the [[Animae Gospel Choir]] since 2009. She has contributed to the [[Animae Gospel Choir]] show in 2010 at the [[Manoel Theatre]] and the most recent and successful show in March 2012 held at the Mediterranean Conference Centre.
Nadine is also a proud member of the [[Animae Gospel Choir]] since 2009. She has contributed to the [[Animae Gospel Choir]] show in 2010 at the [[Manoel Theatre]] and the most recent and successful show in March 2012 held at the [[Mediterranean Conference Centre]].


Throughout the years Nadine has been involved in various television programmes on Public Broadcasting Services, [[NET Television]] and also [[ONE TV]]. She sang with live bands mostly on Saturday afternoon TV programmes such as [[“Matinee”]] and [[“Kalamita”]] and also on the popular Friday evening program [[“Xarabank”]]. She was
Throughout the years, Nadine has been involved in various television programmes on [[Public Broadcasting Services]], [[NET Television]] and also [[ONE TV]]. She sang with live bands mostly on Saturday afternoon TV programmes such as ''[[Matinee]]'' and ''[[Kalamita]]'' and also on the popular Friday evening program ''[[Xarabank]]''. She was
also involved in numerous appearances as a singer in other TV programmes including singing competitions for children where she was part of the judging panel.
also involved in numerous appearances as a singer in other TV programmes including singing competitions for children where she was part of the judging panel.


In November 2003 she graduated in Mathematics and Physics at the University of Malta and in January 2010 obtained a Masters Degree in Environmental Management at the University of Derby, UK. She now works as a Senior Environment Protection Officer with the Malta Environment and Planning Authority
In November 2003 she graduated in Mathematics and Physics at the [[University of Malta]] and in January 2010 obtained a Masters Degree in Environmental Management at the University of Derby, UK. She now works as a Senior Environment Protection Officer with the [[Malta Environment and Planning Authority]].


== Discography ==
==Discography==


=== Albums ===
==Albums==


=== Singles ===
==Singles==
    SONGS          SINGERS                               FESTIVALS                     YEAR
* 1997 - [[Kliem u Mużika]] - Festival PBS - ''Ma Ninsik Qatt''
* Ma Ninsik Qatt   [Nadine Axisa]   [Kliem u Mużika - Festival PBS 1997]             [1997]
* 1997 - [[Festival Internażżjonali tal-Kanżunetta Maltija]] - ''Ejja Ħdejja''           
* Ejja Ħdejja           [Nadine Axisa]   [Festival Internażżjonali tal-Kanżunetta Maltija] [1997]
* 1997 - [[Festival Kanżunetta Għall-Ewropa]] - ''Love is....'' (with [[Alywin & Elisa]])          
* Love Is....           [Nadine Axisa - Alywin - Elisa] [Festival Kanżunetta Għall-Ewropa 1997]          [1997]
* 1997 - [[Konkors Kanżunetta Indipendenża]] - ''Min Jaf''
* Min Jaf   [Nadine Axisa]   [Konkors Kanżunetta Indipendenża 1997]     [1997]
* 1997 - [[L-Għanja Tal-Poplu]] - 22 Ediżżjoni - ''Kopji Fotokopji'' ( with [[Jeff Scicluna]]) 
* Kopji Fotokopji   [Nadine Axisa & Jeff Scicluna]  [L-Għanja Tal-Poplu 1997 - 22 Ediżżjoni]     [1997]
* 1998 - [[L-Għanja Tal-Poplu]] - 23 Ediżżjoni - ''L-Isbaħ Raqda''
* L-Isbaħ Raqda           [Nadine Axisa]           [L-Għanja Tal-Poplu 1998 - 23 Ediżżjoni]     [1998]
* 1999 - [[Festival Internażżjonali tal-Kanżunetta Maltija]] - ''Jekk Għada Ma Jisbaħx''           
* Jekk Għada Ma Jisbaħx   [Nadine Axisa]   [Festival Internażżjonali tal-Kanżunetta Maltija] [1999]
* 1999 - [[Festival Kanżunetta Għall-Ewropa]] - ''Hold My Hand'' (with [[Rita Pace]])
* Hold My Hand   [Nadine Axisa & Rita Pace]      [Festival Kanżunetta Għall-Ewropa 1999]     [1999]
* 1999 - [[Konkors Kanżunetta Indipendenża]] - ''It-Tama Taż-Żernieq''
* It-Tama Taż-Żernieq   [Nadine Axisa]   [Konkors Kanżunetta Indipendenża 1999]     [1999]
* 1999 - [[L-Għanja Tal-Poplu]] - 24 Ediżżjoni - ''Rħewlha lejn l-Qamar''    
* Rħewlha lejn l-Qamar   [Nadine Axisa]   [L-Għanja Tal-Poplu 1999 - 24 Ediżżjoni]          [1999]
* 2000 - [[Konkors Kanżunetta Indipendenża]] - ''Fejn Mort''
* Fejn Mort   [Nadine Axisa]   [Konkors Kanżunetta Indipendenża 2000]           [2000]
* 2000 - [[L-Għanja Tal-Poplu]] - 25 Ediżżjoni - ''Dak Li Għedtli Dakinhar''  
* Dak Li Għedtli Dakinħar [Nadine Axisa]   [L-Għanja Tal-Poplu 2000 - 25 Ediżżjoni]          [2000]
* 2001 - [[Kanżunetta Indipendenża]] - ''Vanita'''
* Vanita   [Nadine Axisa]   [Kanżunetta Indipendenża 2001]             [2001]
* 2001 - [[L-Għanja Tal-Poplu]] - 26 Ediżżjoni - ''L-Ilsir''
* L-Ilsir   [Nadine Axisa]   [L-Għanja Tal-Poplu 2001 - 26 Ediżżjoni]     [2001]
* 2001 - [[Malta Song for Europe]] - ''He's my Romeo''     
* He's My Romeo   [Nadine Axisa]   [Malta Song for Europe 2001]             [2001]
* 2002 - [[Festival Internażżjonali tal-Kanżunetta Maltija]] - ''Ġużi Tal-Forn''        
* Ġużi Tal-Forn   [Nadine Axisa]   [Festival Internażżjonali tal-Kanżunetta Maltija] [2002]
* 2002 - [[Konkors Kanżunetta Indipendenża]]- ''Jistenna''  
* Jistenna   [Nadine Axisa]   [Konkors Kanżunetta Indipendenża 2002]           [2002]
* 2002 - [[Malta Song for Europe]] - ''Romantic ''   
* Romantic   [Nadine Axisa]   [Malta Song for Europe 2002]             [2002]
* 2002 - [[Malta Song for Europe]] - ''Think Of You''  
* Think Of You   [Nadine Axisa]   [Malta Song for Europe 2002]             [2002]
* 2003 - [[Konkors Kanżunetta Indipendenża]] - ''Inħarsu 'l Quddiem'' (with [[Roger Tirazona]])  
* Inħarsu 'l Quddiem   [Nadine Axisa & Roger Tirazona] [Konkors Kanżunetta Indipendenża 2003]     [2003]
* 2003 - [[Malta Song for Europe]] - ''Look At Me''
* Look At Me   [Nadine Axisa]   [Malta Song for Europe 2003]                     [2003]
* 2004 - [[Konkors Kanżunetta Indipendenża]] - ''Fjamma Kont U Ntfejt''  
* Fjamma Kont U Ntfejt   [Nadine Axisa]   [Konkors Kanżunetta Indipendenża 2004]           [2004]
* 2005 - [[Konkors Kanżunetta Indipendenża]] - ''Ma Rridx''  
* Ma Rridx   [Nadine Axisa]   [Konkors Kanżunetta Indipendenża 2005]           [2005]
* 2006 - [[Song For Europe]] - ''Waves''  
* Waves           [Nadine Axisa]   [Song For Europe 2006]             [2006]
* 2007 - [[Konkors Kanżunetta Indipendenża]] - ''Eko Eko''       
* Eko Eko   [Nadine Axisa]   [Konkors Kanżunetta Indipendenża 2007]     [2007]
* 2008 - [[Konkors Kanżunetta Indipendenża]] - ''Kien Hemm Żmien''  
* Kien Hemm Żmien   [Nadine Axisa]   [Konkors Kanżunetta Indipendenża 2008]           [2008]
* 2010 - [[Song For Europe]] - ''Once In A Lifetime'' (with [[Clifford Galea]])  
* Once In A Lifetime   [Nadine Axisa & Clifford Galea] [Song For Europe 2010]             [2010]
* 2010 - [[Konkors Kanżunetta Indipendenża]] - ''Malta Ġrajjietna'' (with [[Fiona Cauchi]])
* Malta Ġrajjietna       [Nadine Axisa & Fiona Cauchi]   [Konkors Kanżunetta Indipendenża 2010]           [2010]
 
==External links==
* [http://www.nadineaxisa.com Official Website]
* [https://www.facebook.com/nadine.axisa Facebook]
 


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Nadine Axisa

Nadine Axisa (1981) is an established Maltese jazz singer in Malta.

Early life

Nadine was born in Fgura, on the 12th August 1981. She started voice training with Ms Irene Dillon at an early age of 7, continuing with Ms Beatrice Brogdorff; also qualifying for examinations with the Royal Schools of Music, mostly in classical musical training.

At a later stage, when Nadine went into the jazz scene, she attended a jazz vocal course in Italy hosted by the Global Music Foundation. The tutors of the course were jazz singers Tina May and Iain Mackenzie, and Guillermo Rozenthuler, Argentinean singer, guitarist and composer. Breathing technique, repertoire, improvisation and working with a rhythm section were some of the themes tackled in the course. Basic principles of phrasing and expression,“impro-scat” and interpretation of Brazilian/South American songs were also covered.

It was a very pleasant experience for Nadine, which most of all encouraged her in being more adventurous in interpreting jazz standards, especially latin jazz numbers which remain her all-time favourite.

Song Contests & International performances

Nadine has been participating in the most prestigious Festivals both in Malta and abroad for the past 15 years, like L-Għanja tal-Poplu, Konkors Kanzunetta Indipendenza, Malta TV International Hit Songs and Malta Song For Europe.

Nadine started her musical career in Maltese festivals doing backing vocals with other popular singers. When she was 15, her sister Marica Axisa wrote the song “Ma ninsik qatt” which Nadine sang as a soloist for the first time, winning the festival “Kliem u Mużika” organised by the Public Broadcasting Services. Since then, Nadine did not look back and participated in numerous local festivals such as Festival Konkors Kanzunetta Indipendenza which she won in 2003 together with Roger Tirazona with the song ”Inharsu ‘l Quddiem”. She participated in the Malta Song for Europe eight times in all, placing 6th in 2002 with “Think of you”. In 2006 she sang “Waves” which is still a favourite with the Maltese public.

In November 2002 Nadine represented Malta in Prague by singing in the Universe Talent Song Festival, placing third.She has also performed with the William Mangion Band in Piazza del Popolo, Rome with other bands from around Europe. In September 2003 she sang with Vinny Vella Snr band in London as part of Malta Day Celebrations under the patronage of Dr.Eddie Fenech Adami. Another performance abroad was in Corinthia Bab Africa in Tripoli accompanied by Vinny Vella Jnr Trio as part of the Malta Week.

An exciting adventure was in the Eurovision Song Contest 2010 where she represented Malta as a backing vocalist with Thea Garett in Oslo. This was a beautiful experience for Nadine, where she could meet many journalists and Eurovision fans from all over Europe.

One of her most memorable experiences was in February and March 2012 where Nadine had the opportunity to sing to the Maltese immigrants in Australia namely in Wollongong, Adelaide and Sydney where she was very well received.

Her latest performance was in Poland in October 2012 where she toured a number of towns and cities performing her smooth jazz numbers together with pianist Christian Borg.

In addition, Nadine also accompanied Animae Gospel Choir in their latest venture to Assisi Italy in November 2012 where the choir attended a Gospel Singing experience entitled Gospel Connection. Nadine’s next experience offshore will be in September 2013 whereby she will be performing together with Trania in the music and art forum Without Borders.

Jazz

Nadine ventured into the American standards and jazz scene at a later stage in her musical career. She contributed to the very successful concert and CD launch of The Beatles Works interpreting in an acclaimed manner, songs by the famous fab four, arranged in a jazzy style. Here she worked with local jazz musicians namely Vinny Vella Jnr, Walter Vella, Noel Grech and Mario Cocker Aquilina.

Nadine is very much in request for live performances with various jazz bands. Nadine performed twice in the Malta Jazz Festival, namely in 2008 and 2011. She is currently working on her jazz album, consisting of original compositions and collaborating with numerous renowned musicians in this sector. The album will be launched early in 2014.

Nadine Axisa

Performances & Projects

Nadine performs regularly in top local hotels and clubs in Malta with various musicians. She sings in weddings and functions, with ample experience in performing cabaret shows,especially during large conferences and parties for foreigners taking place in Malta. Nadine has sung in various concerts such as Groovin’ High, It’s all about Jazz and has participated in numerous projects with Spiteri Lucas Entertainment such as Live from the Screen, That’s Amore, Dipinto di Blu, A tribute to the Oldies, Golden Oldies, Flashback, The Legends of Music, Hollywood, A Tribute to the Stars and In Harmony.

Nadine is also a proud member of the Animae Gospel Choir since 2009. She has contributed to the Animae Gospel Choir show in 2010 at the Manoel Theatre and the most recent and successful show in March 2012 held at the Mediterranean Conference Centre.

Throughout the years, Nadine has been involved in various television programmes on Public Broadcasting Services, NET Television and also ONE TV. She sang with live bands mostly on Saturday afternoon TV programmes such as Matinee and Kalamita and also on the popular Friday evening program Xarabank. She was also involved in numerous appearances as a singer in other TV programmes including singing competitions for children where she was part of the judging panel.

In November 2003 she graduated in Mathematics and Physics at the University of Malta and in January 2010 obtained a Masters Degree in Environmental Management at the University of Derby, UK. She now works as a Senior Environment Protection Officer with the Malta Environment and Planning Authority.

Discography

Albums

Singles

External links

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