Tune in: Melody Matters

Shashaa Tirupati started singing on the radio stations at the young age of six. The singer, who sang in Mohanjodaro and Sarabjit, was noticed by legend A. R. Rahman during Coke Studio Season 3. Recently, she sang Humma Humma for Ok Jaanu. In a chat, Shashaa tells us about her musical favourites:

One song that you listen to on repeat mode on your iPod these days:
Semper Femina by Laura Marling

If you had to put together a soundtrack for your life, which five songs best describe your life:
Suhaani Raat Dhal Chuki is a track that made me fall in love with Mohd. Rafi Saahab; Gurus of Peace, which was a song that helped me connect with patriotism, Tere Bina Besuaadi, which prompted me to drop out of pre-med in Canada to pursue music as a profession in Mumbai, Tu Hi Re, and Jal Pari.

Is there a song you love to listen to when: You’re happy and upbeat?
Shape of You by Ed Sheeran
You’re really low? Say Something by A Great Big World and Christina Aguilera
You’re working out? Skrillex and Diplo tracks

How would you describe your taste in music:
I listen to everything under the sun, except heavy metal.

Your favourite time/way to listen to music during the day:
I listen to music all the time.

Is there any music you used to love as a kid or a teenager that you’re now embarrassed by?
I think God has blessed me with good taste in music!

One band/musician you want a private concert from:
AR Rahman, John Legend, and Michael Buble.

One live act you would love to see at least once in your life:
If I get front row tickets, it would have to be Sting. I also would’ve ached to see MJ and Ella Fitzgerald. I feel like I belong to the ’30s and ’40s.