Danni Nicholls has released her third studio album, Under The Neem Plum Tree, a project deeply inspired by the American country and pop music introduced to her by her Anglo-Indian grandmother. The album draws on a personal family tradition, as Nicholls recounts receiving a treasured notebook of handwritten lyrics from her grandmother—a collection that fueled her desire to record these classic tunes herself.
The album showcases Nicholls’ ambitious approach, featuring covers of iconic 50s and 60s country hits alongside her own original compositions crafted to complement the classic sound. While Nicholls’ interpretations inevitably invite comparisons to legendary voices and songwriters of the genre, her unique take stands out. Now based in Nashville, Nicholls delivers a performance that, while potentially eclipsed by the original renditions, still holds its own with sincerity and skill.
