Rising Star

Gowri Jayakumar, the quirky, young singer-songwriter, has definitely got the blues and all that jazz! She works as the net editor for a popular travel magazine by day, and is a musician by night. Her life philosophy to ‘wait and watch’ has made it apparent that the wait (if there was any wait at all!) has certainly been worth it, for today Gowri has a couple of self-composed songs to call her own. She continues to gig across Mumbai and Bangalore. Earlier in 2009, she was awarded the Resonate Music Award. Her style as a solo artist is recognisable from a distance– acoustic with a hint of country, a sprinkle of folk, and a whole lot more. But for Gowri, genres are not very relevant. And why should they be? With lyrics that speak from the soul, and guitars that come from within, the result is beautifully eclectic.

A band/ artist you love: Nick Drake, Tom Waits, The Be Good Tanyas, Devendra Banhart

A musician you’d love to jam up with: Kaki King

In-bag essentials: Wallet, keys and sun glasses

Best holiday experience: So far it has been in Nepal.

A memorable moment in your career: With regards to journalism, when I got my current job; as for music, it has always been really memorable for me!

Inspirational musicians: Tom Waits, Madeleine Peyroux, Stereolab and Nick Drake

Favourite cuisine: South Indian food.
I can’t seem to get enough of raw mangoes with salt and chilli, and Nick Drake.

A song that you can hear on repeat: Fruit Tree by Nick Drake

Memorable movie character: Selma Jezkova/Bjork from Dancer in the Dark

Your idea of a fun evening out: Beer, music and friends

Mountain or beach person?: Mountains when I’m alone, and the beach when I’m not.

Passions: Vegetating and sitting idle for major portions of the day. I could do that all day and all night!

Fragrance of the moment: None at all

Your source of inspiration: Self-deprecating humour, preconceived depression, and time.

Your philosophy: Wait and watch!

Volume 1 Issue 10