A woman

Lata Mangeshkar:The Nightingale of India

A quick search with the words, Lata Mangeshkar displays results mostly of her music. But her fan base is so huge and dedicated that there are even journals called, “Don’t Disturb Me When I am Listening to Lata Mangeshkar”. This week India lost their beloved nightingale. Lata Mangeshkar was the recipient of the highest civilian honors  –…

Nina Simone

Heard Etta in India, but Nina Simone Rocks

How does one start writing about a legend?  I was introduced to the music of Nina Simone only in 2011. I was visiting a friend in Queens, NYC one Sunday afternoon when the song, I Love You Porgy, came on.  Like all her audiences, I was riveted and mesmerized. And, needless to say, became fan instantly….