Shreya Ghoshal Reveals How She Masters Regional Language Songs
Playback singer Shreya Ghoshal, who recently released the live album of her 'All Hearts Tour', has opened up about her approach to singing in various regional languages of India. In an interview with IANS, she shared how she continuously learns and adapts her vocal style to capture the essence of each language.
Shreya emphasized that learning is an endless process for her. She pays close attention to detailing in vocal expression, especially when working on songs in languages like Tamil, Malayalam, Gujarati, and others. She studies the body language, accent, and pronunciation of the composers, lyricists, producers, and directors present in the studio to ensure her rendition feels authentic.
When asked if she ever draws inspiration from non-musical people, she replied, "I think it constantly happens. I do a lot of regional work. I have been singing in regional languages since the very start. So when I have to do a Tamil song or a Malayalam song, as soon as the whole team, the composer, lyricist, producer or sometimes director, enters the studio, I study their body language, their accent or how they speak each word. So my observation from people helps me to be close to these songs that I do in regional languages."
She further explained, "I derive all of it from whoever is there, the creators of that song, and anyone who knows the language or knows the story." She noted that her learning extends beyond languages. For instance, if a song has folk elements, she recalls references from other artists. "If it's Gujarati folk, then how would Usman Mir sing it, if he had sung this part. So I remember it. In this way, I keep finding references in my mind or take inspiration, and that helps me," she added.
Meanwhile, her 'All Hearts Tour' live album has been released, capturing the energy of her performances worldwide.
