Nadine Altounji, a Montreal-based singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, has been shining on the cultural scene for two decades. Excelling at the guitar and oud, she expresses a deep desire to reconnect with her Middle Eastern roots, inherited from her Syrian parents. Inspired by the instrument played by her great-grandfather, she hones her technique alongside renowned oud players such as Ali El-Farouk, Nicolas Royer Artuso, and more recently, Abdel-Wahab Kayyali.

 Nadine, a first-generation Canadian, discovered her musical passion in childhood, observing her Syrian grandmother play classical Middle Eastern tunes on the piano. At the age of five, she learned to play the piano herself and confirmed her love for music by earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Concordia University, with a major in Music Studies. An accomplished musician, she collaborated with various artists, including Wayne Tennant, and actively participated in the famous Montreal musical collective Kalmunity, as well as the group Imani Gospel Singers.

 In 2018 and 2019, Nadine participated as an oud player and singer at the prestigious Arabic Music Retreat concert in South Hadley (United States). Her musical commitment extends to the Nomadic Afropolitan Festival in Douala, Cameroon, in the summer of 2022, under the patronage of the Canadian Commission for UNESCO. She actively participates with the women's artist group "Les Sourcières," merging the cultures of Cameroon, Benin, Syria, and Canada. This unique collaboration leads the group to perform at the Canadian Cultural Center in Paris and a performance in Abidjan in March 2023, marking International Women's Day and offering a rich and diverse musical experience.

Nadine Altounji began her solo career in 2012 with the release of her first EP, "I Still," under the artist name Nja. In 2018, her exploration of musical traditions in Ecuador and Peru inspired the creation of her second EP, "The Stories That Tie Us to Trees - Volume 1." Skillfully blending Middle Eastern and South American rhythms, this captivating work explores identity through five original compositions sung in Spanish, English, and Arabic.

 The second part of the album, "Enracinées dans l’histoire – Vol.2," is released on November 8, 2023, continuing Nadine Altounji's bold musical exploration. This year, the songs "No lo olviden" (Don't forget) and "Dans la folie de nos temps" are selected for compilations by the renowned New York label Putumayo World Music.

 As a sound explorer, she enchants audiences worldwide, from Paris to Dakar, Seoul, and Abidjan, with her diverse repertoire. Nadine Altounji, an essential artist in the contemporary music scene, continues to make her mark at events such as Pop Montreal and the 12th edition of MUZ in 2022. Recently acclaimed at the Folk Music Ontario Official Showcase, she lights up the Bistro des découvertes in Sudbury on November 14, adding a memorable stop to her applauded performance series. Her music, a passionate blend celebrating her cultural heritage, captivates and charms a global audience with unwavering passion.