From Struggle to Success: The Inspiring Journey of Sijo Mathew Jacob, A Composer Whose Music Touches Hearts Across India
Every meaningful journey begins with a deep passion, and the journey of Sijo Mathew Jacob is a beautiful reflection of that. Based in Kerala, Sijo is a rare blend of two powerful worlds. He is an Indian Music Director, Composer, and Show Director by passion, and a Medical Social Worker and Counsellor by profession. Known for beautifully balancing a career in healthcare with an active journey in music composition, he continues to inspire people through both his emotional compositions and his dedicated service to patients in need.
Sijo’s musical journey began at the age of seventeen, with his professional composition career starting in 2015. His early associations with Manorama Music and Divo helped establish a solid foundation in the music industry. His debut composition, “En Sangadam,” from Shaaswatha Paara, marked the beginning of his professional career and introduced his creative voice to the Malayalam music world. From the very beginning, his compositions carried emotional depth and a strong sense of storytelling that made his music stand out.
One of his most memorable milestones came with his first Tamil album, “Uthiraa Pookkal,” featuring the popular song “Kanavukal Thintrom.” This melody quickly became a cherished friendship and farewell song, connecting deeply with Tamil audiences and introducing his musical voice beyond Kerala. The song was celebrated for its emotional storytelling and musical maturity, showcasing Sijo’s ability to touch hearts across languages, cultures, and emotions.
Wider recognition came during the COVID-19 pandemic through his soulful composition “Thirinaalam.” This song was created as a tribute to healthcare workers who stood as silent warriors during one of the most difficult times in modern history. What made this song especially powerful was Sijo’s own connection with the healthcare world, giving it a unique emotional perspective. The song featured lyrics by the renowned Malayalam poet and film lyricist Vayalar Sarath Chandra Varma, who deeply appreciated Sijo’s passion and musical vision. “Thirinaalam” became a heartfelt musical salute that connected with countless listeners across India.
Sijo’s professional journey outside music is equally inspiring. For the last 10 years, he has been serving as a Medical Social Worker and Counsellor in the healthcare sector. His work in healthcare has always been driven by empathy, patience, and a strong sense of purpose. Balancing his healthcare service with his musical career has never been easy, but he has walked this path with dedication and integrity, proving that when passion and profession are pursued with sincerity, both can grow together.
As a composer, Sijo has made his mark in both the Malayalam and Tamil music industries. He is known for his melodic depth, emotional sensitivity, and versatility across genres. His works span devotional, romantic, and socially relevant themes, and each composition creates a strong emotional connection with listeners. His versatility in secular music is beautifully seen in his romantic songs such as “Aadhyam” and “Pranayamukil,” which highlight his strong presence beyond devotional music. His compositions span Romantic, Folk, Carnatic, Hindustani, Rock, Pop, and Gospel music.
Alongside composing music, Sijo is also the Founder and Show Director of The Keen Band. He leads the band’s musical direction, performance planning, artist coordination, and overall creative presentation, ensuring that every show delivers a professional and memorable musical experience. The Keen Band performs at concerts, corporate events, weddings, church programmes, special events, and celebrations, blending soulful melodies with energetic live entertainment.
Sijo’s work has received wide media attention through interviews and features on leading channels such as Manorama News, Mathrubhumi News, Kappa TV, News18, Kairali TV, Amrita TV, Jaihind TV, Media One, Powervision, and Harvest TV, as well as popular FM stations including Club FM and Red FM. Major newspapers such as The Hindu, Malayala Manorama, Mathrubhumi, and Deepika have also published articles highlighting his contributions.
Today, Sijo Mathew Jacob stands as an inspiring Music Director, Composer, Show Director, dedicated Medical Social Worker, and Counsellor, whose journey beautifully proves that when music meets service, the world quietly becomes more soulful, empathetic, and beautiful.
