CULTURE
Wild thing
Flash Entertainment continues its quest to champion musical talent from the region. Next up: Mougleta
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s stage names go, Mougleta is certainly unique. The talented 25-year-old was given the nickname Mowgli by her parents for sharing the same traits as the lovable Jungle Book character. Growing up, she recalls moving around a lot and not feeling like she belonged anywhere. The UAE-born singer has lived in Beirut, Boston, Dubai, Toronto and, now, Berlin – with each city holding a special place in her heart. It is in these cities that she draws her inspiration. From music in taxis on the streets of Beirut, to the late-night rush of Toronto’s Entertainment District, Mougleta’s musical jungle tells empowering tales of heartbreak, happiness and dreams. How did you first get into music? I started singing at four years old. Music was always around me; my dad played the drums and my mother had a beautiful voice. She used to sing to me all the time. How would you describe the music that you make? This is always tough to answer. I feel that all of my life experiences have moulded my sound. It has many influences. It’s a collective of hip hop, soul, pop with a hint of the Middle East. What are your latest musical accomplishments? 68_What’s On
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