TUNING INWARDS

Medhaj Dempo's Musical Quest for Harmony, Healing & Atman

- Gauri Ghadge

In a world overwhelmed by noise, where success often equates to speed, and art sometimes loses itself in algorithms, Medhaj Dempo dares to move differently.

A native of Panaji and a proud Goan, this young music composer, poet, and cultural storyteller is redefining what it means to create from the soul, and for the soul.

Rooted in Indian classical music and driven by a quiet yet powerful vision of world peace, Medhaj is not just composing tracks, he's composing meaning. From receiving accolades from Goa's Chief Minister to working with global artists and launching his experimental genre, Atman, Medhaj's journey is a symphony of simplicity, sensitivity, and spirituality.

A CHILDHOOD IN RHYTHM

Born in the culturally rich city of Panaji, Medhaj's earliest memories aren't of toys or cartoons, they're of shlokas, subhashitas, and his father performing daily pooja at the devagruha. "Growing up in Goa felt like living in a poem," he reflects. "The coconut trees, the soft morning hues, the stillness... it's shaped my inner landscape."

From the beginning, he was immersed in a household that valued tradition, education, and introspection. Attending three different schools, Hedgewar School, Sunshine Worldwide, and Mushtifund High School he absorbed varied influences. Yet, it wasn't academics that sparked his fire, but the theatre of life: playing cricket and basketball, coding, writing, singing in concerts, organising events, and leading student bodies.

By the time he entered Goa College of Music, he had already laid the groundwork for something much larger than just a music career.

And indeed, his work during college didn't go unnoticed. He was elected unopposed as General Secretary for the term 2024-2025, initiated new inter-college cultural events like Prastaar 2025, and was eventually awarded the title of "Best Outstanding Student," graduating with distinction and emerging among the rank holders.