Candid- with Singer
March 17
Mathangi
probably find themselves grooving to a voice that is Bluesy , characterized by some crazy low notes laced with R & B a kick of Indian classical , a style which is her signature .
The Singer Songwriter – The Ma . Ja Story
Since 2013 she has been writing songs from her life and her observations from life . And then there was the birth of brand Ma . Ja , an identity that merges Mathangi , the playback singer with Mathangi the songwriter and Mentor .
When asked , why Ma . Ja ?? She reveals that it ’ s any way the first two letters of her full name Mathangi Jagdish . But incidentally in Arabic means splendid , whereas in Greek it means great or mother , in Spanish it means beauty or beautiful and in many Indian languages it means fun . So the acronym itself has meaning .
She ’ s Got The Look
I asked her about the new look of her brand Ma . Ja as I felt that Fusion of fashion , art and aesthetics seems to be her thing . She reveals that her love for Bharatanatyam and her South Indian roots are represented by the super contemporary temple jewellery that has become a staple in her wardrobe . She teams that up with rock chic leather and her signature curls and a 1960 ’ s look , very representative of her love for jazz and musicals .
Mathangi presently resides in Bangalore , but crisscrosses the country , largely to Chennai and Mumbai with live gigs , studio recordings and TV work and a few abroad as well .
After chatting up with her , I was left with the feeling that this lady was born to sing . And boy has she sung not just a multitude of genres but also in 18 different languages . I wish her all the best for her upcoming ventures , more fame , success and happiness in the future .
She ’ s all set in 2017 to release her Tamil original , titled UNNAL MUDIYUME ( you can do this ) , a song that ’ s been brewing since 2013 .
She ’ s also working on her EP of English originals which are a mix of jazz blues R & B with a tadka of Indian classical .
Her new pet project is her MENTORING platform WHOLISTIC VOCALIST BY Ma . Ja which is about creating awareness on all aspects of artistry , specially the ones that most aspiring artists or some times even professionals DO NOT give much attention to ..... but have a huge and lasting impact on the craft and career .