Usha Uthup: Queen of good times
New Indian ExpressBENGALURU: One could say that the days when you could recognise a singer just after listening to a few lines of a song have long gone. With digital sound design, auto-tuning, and the proliferation of independent labels, making a unique identity with just one’s voice has become a challenge. Amidst this, one singer who still stands her ground with her voice and charisma is Usha Uthup, often referred to as the ‘Queen of Indian Pop’. It was one of the most exciting moments for me and my family – to be appreciated and recognised by my country and government.” Beginning her musical career in 1969 in the modest settings of Nine Gems, a nightclub in Chennai, Uthup says that she prefers to sing ‘people music’ without sticking to a particular genre. Now, when people ask me what my genre is, I say that, well, I sing ‘people music’.
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