Folk artiste Malini Awasthi has long been a powerful voice for India's diverse musical heritage. Trained in classical music under stalwarts like Ustad Rahat Ali Khan Sahib and Padma Vibhushan ...

Malini Awasthi notes a revival of folk music. These songs are integral to Indian culture. She has worked to popularize folk music. Awasthi overcame vulgar songs to establish herself. She sings ...

Beyond music, Awasthi has also worked to preserve Indian traditions through literature. Her latest book, Chandan Kiwad , was launched at the Jaipur Literature Festival 2025.

Folk songs that have been buried for years are now making a comeback just like old traditions, says renowned singer Malini Awasthi, who has worked for years on documenting and popularising the genre ...