On Tuesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Cassandra Mae Spittmann, a German singer-songwriter, and her mother in Palladam, Tamil Nadu. Spittmann captivated PM Modi with her rendition of ‘Achyutam Keshavam’ and a Tamil song, as seen in a widely circulated video where the Prime Minister appeared to enjoy her performance.
Who is Cassandra Mae Spittmann?
Cassandra Mae Spittmann, a German national, gained fame last year for her viral Tamil songs and Indian devotional tracks, even earning a mention in PM Modi’s Mann ki Baat. Singing fluently in Kannada, Sanskrit, Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil, Urdu, Assamese, and Bengali, Spittmann’s talent spans various languages.
During the meeting, PM Modi remarked on her remarkable voice, expressing admiration for the emotion she conveyed in her singing. Spittmann further made waves this year with her rendition of “Ram Ayenge” ahead of the Ram Temple’s consecration ceremony in Ayodhya.
Informing that Cassandra Mae Spittmann sings in Kannada, Sanskrit, Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil, Urdu, Assamese, and Bengali.
Cassandra Mae Spittmann’s melodious voice is widely known. At Palladam, I met her and her mother. We had a wonderful discussion about Cassmae’s love for Indian culture, music and food. The highlight was her singing Sivamayamaga in Tamil and Achyutam Keshavam! pic.twitter.com/fLVoyMUHiW
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 27, 2024
“What a sweet voice… and through the emotions reflected in every word, we can feel her love for God. If I disclose that this melodious voice belongs to a daughter from Germany, perhaps you will be even more surprised! The name of this daughter is – Cassandra Mae Spittmann PM Modi had said.
Despite being visually challenged, as mentioned on her website, Spittmann is celebrated as a child prodigy in the musical realm.
