In this episode of the Life and Learning Podcast, we sit down with the renowned singer, lyricist, and composer Biraj Mushahary to explore his inspiring journey in life and music. Biraj opens up about his family, schooling, and college days, and how he first discovered his gift for music. He shares whether he sang in school programs, if he ever took formal vocal lessons, and the invaluable role of his guru in shaping his artistic path.

We dive deep into the magic of his voice that connects with both young and old, and he reveals the secret behind his heartfelt lyrics that resonate across generations. Biraj also talks about when and how he writes, the genres he enjoys, and the time and devotion it takes to create every successful song.

The conversation moves beyond music into spirituality, as Biraj reflects on how music has shaped his life, guided him through challenges, and become more than just a profession. He also shares insights on live performances, answers rapid-fire audience questions, and gives us a sneak peek into his upcoming projects.

To conclude, Biraj leaves a touching and valuable message for young aspirants dreaming of a career in music.

This episode is packed with insights, inspiration, and soulful reflections on life, creativity, and the power of music. Don’t miss this beautiful conversation!

Timestamps-

0:00​ - Precap

2:32​ - Intro

4:36​ - About guest

6:56​ - How does he create quality lyrics ?

10:05​ - Who praised his voice in the beginning ?

10:59​ - How long does it take to produce quality lyrics ?

13:17​ - Who helps him add suitable words for his lyrics ?

14:18​ - When does he write lyrics ?

16:13​ - Which genre is his toughest to sing ?

17:18​ - How much time does a lyrics need to be perfect ?

20:13​ - How has music shape him personally ?

21:49​ - Why is music a spiritual journey ?

23:21​ - Whose songs does he love to listen ?

24:47​ - Are there questions in his songs that he wants to convey ?

30:34​ - Does his ideas come from personal experience or big abstract thoughts ?

34:39​ - How does music help during bad days ?

35:25​ - His first live performance

41:51​ - Best thing he likes about live performances

43:20​ - Where was his first live performance ?

43:59​ - How did his music band "Bere Band" form ?

47:20​ - Does he sing other language songs too ?

48:03​ - Does he think singing single language songs has limited exposure ?

49:57​ - Rapid Fire !

52:50​ - Does he think AI will replace singers ?

54:38​ - Message to freshers in music

55:28​ - "Jwmwi Dakha"

59:13​ - Conclusion