Adnan Sami

My independent songs are actually about me, so if you really want to know me, listen to my songs and know what I have been through in my life. ”

Music, in its true essence, has got no language. You don't listen to anybody because he is black or white or because he belongs to a particular geographical region. You listen to him because you like what he does. ”

When you want something that is very dear to you, somewhere along the line, you become the child. ”

I come from a non-musical family. ”

I am like a child when it comes to gizmos and gadgets. ”

The only relationships I wish to honour and keep are with my family and my dear loved ones. ”

Recording a Hindi song takes me around 40 minutes whereas a Kannada song takes me about two hours. The music isn't a problem, since the notes used are universal. The language is the problem. I try my best to get it right, as I'm sensitive about respecting every language, since all of them are sacred in my heart. ”

I believe that sugar is just as important for our body as salt is, and other natural foods. ”

Northeastern folk music influenced me from a very young age. Sachin Dev Burman is one of the inspirational musicians in Indian film music. The way he fused folk music with his signature style is amazing. So, I am aware of the beauty of northeast folk music. ”

A song's lyrics can't be held culprit for the overall change in society. ”