Vidya Rao
| Vidya Rao | |
|---|---|
| Born | Hyderabad, India |
| Occupation(s) | Singer |
| Website | www.vidyaraosinger.com |
Vidya Rao is an Hindustani classical singer and writer. She is popular for her Thumri and Dadra.[1] She wrote a book on the late Naina Devi, Heart to Heart: Remembering Nainaji
Life and career
Vidya Rao grew up in Hyderabad. She did her graduation in Madras, she joined the Delhi School of Economics to do M.A. in Sociology.[2]
She worked with Centre for Women's Development Studies as a researcher for five years before quitting to concentrate on music.[2]
She renders poetry of mystics like, Amir Khusro, Kabir etc.[3]
References
- ↑ Kuldeep Kumar. "On a delicate note". The Hindu. Retrieved 17 January 2012.
- 1 2 "Glimpses of Naina". The Hindu. December 8, 2011. Retrieved 11 June 2013.
- ↑ Jyoti Nair Belliappa. "Cascade of thumris". The Hindu.
External links
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