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Shreya Ghoshal Reveals Her Secret to Perfecting Regional Songs

Shreya Ghoshal has released the live album of her All Hearts Tour. She explains how she studies body language and accents to perfect regional language songs. The singer draws inspiration from folk music references for vocal expression. Her learning process is endless and includes observations from non-musical people.

Key Points: Shreya Ghoshal on Vocal Nuances in Regional Songs

  • Shreya Ghoshal releases live album of All Hearts Tour
  • She studies body language for regional song nuances
  • Learning from non-musical people is constant
  • Folk references inspire her vocal expression
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Shreya Ghoshal shares how she infuses nuances and details in her vocal expression

Shreya Ghoshal shares how she studies body language and accents to perfect vocal expression in regional languages, plus her new live album.

"I study their body language, their accent or how they speak each word - Shreya Ghoshal"

Mumbai, May 3

Playback singer Shreya Ghoshal, who recently released the live album of her All Hearts Tour, has spoken about how she picks up nuances when she croons songs in different regional languages of India.

Shreya spoke with IANS while on the move for shows across the globe, and said that for her, learning is an endless process, and how she takes care of the detailing in vocal expression.

When asked if she has ever picked up something from a non-musical person, and then used it in her singing, she said, "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 told IANS, "I derive all of it from whoever is there, the creators of that song, and anyone who knows the language or knows the story".

"So I keep learning. I think it's not just limited to language. For instance, if a song has a lot of folk elements, I remember some references in my mind that 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 under the label of Sony Music India.

- IANS

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James A
Fascinating insight into the craft of playback singing. As a musician myself, I appreciate how she emphasizes learning from everyone around her, not just vocal coaches. That's a lesson for artists everywhere—inspiration can come from the most unexpected places.
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Raghav A
It's amazing how she references folk singers like Usman Mir for Gujarati songs. That attention to cultural detail is what makes her stand out. But I wish more mainstream singers would take this approach too—many just mimic the tune without understanding the regional flavor. Shreya sets the bar high! 👏
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Lisa P
I'm not Indian but I've been following Shreya Ghoshal's work for years. This interview explains why her songs in different languages feel so organic. Her dedication to learning from composers and lyricists is something more international artists could learn from. Truly universal appeal.
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Kavya N
As a Malayali, I can vouch that Shreya's Malayalam songs are spot-on! She captures our unique lip movements and intonations beautifully. However, I sometimes wonder if Bollywood gives enough credit to regional language singers. Shreya bridges that gap wonderfully, but we need more such cross-cultural appreciation. 🎶

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