Beyond the German shores, music made in Germany and indeed German music is seldom appraised. This post is an immigrant’s condensed exposé on the German society and her music.

Udo Jürgens was a music star extraordinaire and one of the finest in the German music landscape. This post is a recollection and reflection upon Jürgen’s “Mitten im Leben”- his last major performance.

How does music serve as a tool of mediation in society? Find out..

On this special day, I share a list of some favourite songs, songs discovered along life’s journey which have brought immense joy and meaning.

Some music albums contain just a song or two that hold interest. But there are others with the propensity to arrest one’s attention from start to finish.

A greater majority of society hold music in high esteem and feel a sense of resonance towards it. But why exactly does music matter? Why do we feel a strong connection to it?

To what extent can music be relevant to an individual?