Anna Katharina Valayil breaks stereotypes with her music
The HinduAnna Katharina Valayil is on fire. The song, an electro/retro pop number, in Anna’s voice has a groovy feel to it with her “uber glamorous” look adding to the flavour of the song. The musician, who got the big break in the music industry with the number ‘Appangal embadum’ from Ustad Hotel, showcases her “ethnicity, mood and style” in three get-ups, one of which reminds you of the slinky, shimmering, cabaret costumes of yesteryear heroines. While the Mary part of me shows how much I love the world I live in, the Kali believes that something got to change and that happens only if you change yourself.” The first track from the album, ‘Freakay’, was a groovy number, which talked about loving and embracing oneself. I grew up on the golden era of Indian indie music of 90s, listening to the likes of Alisha Chinai, Falguni Pathak, Lucky Ali, Shaan…I want that time to come back.” Anna is enthused about how many musicians from Kerala are coming forward with original productions.