Malini Awasthi
- Region/City Uttar Pradesh
- Genre Hindustani Classical • Purab-ang Folk
- YouTube Link https://youtu.be/smOOS1FwR2g?si=-fEmtILCuq9oiTIS
A celebrated voice in Indian music, Malini Awasthi has devoted her life to preserving and popularising the rich folk traditions of North India. A Padma Shri awardee and one of the country’s foremost exponents of Purab-ang music, she brings timeless forms such as Thumri, Kajri, Dadra, Chaiti, and Hori to life with remarkable depth and grace. Rooted in Hindustani classical music yet deeply connected to the cultural traditions of Uttar Pradesh, her performances embody the poetry, emotion, and storytelling that have shaped generations. Through her powerful artistry, Malini Awasthi continues to keep India’s living folk heritage vibrant, relevant, and celebrated on stages across the world.
