Appangal



Name Designation Discipline
Dr. S J Anke Gowda Head-In-Charge, IISR Regional Station, Appangal Plant Physiology
Dr. R Dinesh Principal Scientist (Soil fertility/ Soil Chemistry/ Soil Microbiology)
Dr. R Ramakrishnan Nair Principal Scientist Genetics & Cytogenetics
Dr. K Kandiannan Principal Scientist Agronomy
Dr. A Ishwara Bhat Principal Scientist Plant Pathology
Dr. K S Krishnamurthy Principal Scientist Plant Physiology
Dr. N K Leela Principal Scientist Organic Chemistry
Dr. K V Saji Principal Scientist Economic Botany
Dr. V Srinivasan Principal Scientist Soil Science
Dr. T E Sheeja Principal Scientist Biotechnology
Background information
Birth nameAnn Varghese
Born13 June 1984 (age 36)
Kottayam, India
GenresElectro Pop, Afro Funk, Jazz, Reggae
Occupation(s)Singer, Songwriter, Composer, Pilot
Years active2010–present

Anna Katharina Valayil is an Indian musician in the Independent Music as well as Playback Industry (Malayalam[1] and Tamil). Valayil received recognition after singing her global hit single Appangal Embadum for the National award-winning Malayalam movie Ustad Hotel. Anna Katharina a.k.a. Tribemama is an Electro Pop/ Afro Funk Artist from Kerala. Even though her original name is Ann Varghese, she is popularly known by her stage name, Anna Katharina Valayil.

Valayil, also being a versatile songwriter, expressively verses her thoughts and ideologies, and flaunts her feelings across her songs vibrantly. She has penned down lyrics for all her songs and has composed them beautifully bringing life to her words.

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Life[edit]

She was born in Kerala and later moved to Nigeria, Africa where she spent a few years. Valayil started singing right from her childhood. She has always had that western style with her voice. She holds a Bachelors's degree from St.Theresa's College, Cochin. After which she flew to Australia to pursue her studies as a Pilot from the famous Flying school Moorabbin Aviation Services. She also completed her Master's in Media Studies from Swinburne University. Valayil hails from a reputed family in Kottayam, and is married to Mr. Ranjesh Chandy, a business man. She has two young daughters and is currently settled in Kottayam.

Career[edit]

Being raised in Nigeria, Africa, she discovered her attraction towards Pop, Jazz and Reggae genres, which made a revolutionary influence within her. Later, she spent three years in South Australia to realize a strong connection with the three indigenous countries that has been politically and socially divided. Her music is a spiritual journey with a message to remain Sovereign through political and social whirlpool of chaos all around the world. Her original compositions follow Electro & Alternative Pop genres and have gained critical acclaim in the Indie Music scene.

She has collaborated with renowned artists Gopi Sundar (Music Director), Santhosh Chandran (Guitarist) for her debut music video 'Honey Bee' and Marthyan (Rapper).

She has received award for the Best Debut Artist at the Confident group GMMA Award - 2013, and was nominated for the Best Debutante Singer at the SIIMA Awards - 2013. She has also received other awards namely, Favorite New Voice at Mollywood Nakshatra and Best Singer Female at Kochi Times Film Award in 2013 and 2012 respectively.

Appangal Embadum Singer

Currently she is working on her upcoming album ‘ Tribemama Soul’ which is to be released in the year 2020.

Discography[edit]

Appangal embadum song
SongLanguage
Honey Bee ft. Santhosh ChandranMalayalam
Nayaka VeeraMalayalam
MohamMalayalam
Karutha SwargamMalayalam
YordanMalayalam
ManjappadaMalayalam
Ninn KannileMalayalam
Kiss you goodbyeMalayalam
Tropical JuiceEnglish
Freakay You my Sexy ThingEnglish
Bad LoveEnglish
RainbowEnglish
Curve my VogueEnglish
Rhythm FireEnglish
MiracleEnglish
Howling WolvesEnglish
Brown BitchEnglish
Tribemama Soul - Music AlbumEnglish

Filmography[edit]

Singer[edit]

YearFilmSongsLanguageNotes
2012CasanovvaVoice over theme musicMalayalam
2012Ee Adutha KaalathuNaatil VeetilMalayalam
2012MastersMalayalam
2012Mallu SinghMalayalam
2012HeroMalayalam
2012Ustad HotelAppangal Embadum, Mel Mel MelMalayalamNominated for SIIMA Award for Best Female

Playback Singer for 'Appangalembadum'

2012Yaaruda MaheshOodum Unakkidhu, Vayadhai Keduthu,

Yaaruda Andha Mahesh

Tamil
2013Left Right LeftChe GuevaraMalayalam
2013ABCD: American-Born Confused DesiJohnny Mone Johnny, Vaanam,

Nayapaisayilla (Remix)

Malayalam
2013Camel SafariHalwaMalayalam
2014Bangalore DaysI Want to FlyMalayalam
2015Lailaa O LailaaDil DilvanaMalayalam
2016AakashvaniParannu Parannu, KaalamMalayalam
2016Bangalore NaatkalI Want to FlyTamil

Appangal Embadum Dance Steps

Songwriter[edit]

YearFilmSongs
2013ABCD: American-Born Confused DesiJohnny Mone Johnny
2014Bangalore DaysEnte kannil ninnakaayi, I Want to Fly
2015Lailaa O LailaaLailaa O Lailaa

Appangal Embadum

Composer[edit]

YearFilmSongs
2016AakashvaniKiliye (Title Track)


Festivals/ Shows/ Television Series[edit]

Appangal Embadum Singer

YearNameLocationType
2018Zook Music FestivalKerala, IndiaFestival
2019Sonic Sky Music FestivalKerala, IndiaFestival
2019Indiegram Live Music FestivalKerala, IndiaFestival
2018, 2019Kappa TV Music MojoTelevision Show
2018, 2019Sofar SessionBangalore, IndiaShow
2019Moto Jojo GatheringKerala, IndiaShow

References[edit]

Appangal Embadum Dance Steps

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Appangal Embadum Song

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