For nearly six decades, Leela Somani has learnt, recorded and preserved Rajasthani folk songs. A new book tells her story. In Marwari, 78-year-old Leela Somani’s mother tongue, there is an old saying: ...

She was not gifted with a voice suitable for singing and she comes from a society that does not take to a lady giving public stage shows very easily. Yet, 24-year-old Sonali Gandhi went against all ...