Keep Going: Seb Rochford’s Favourite Records

Baker's Dozen

Artists discuss the 13 records that shaped their lives

11. Surashri Kesarbai KerkarGolden Milestones

There’s something about her singing that hits me very deeply. It’s just so moving, and she sings quite unusual ragas. She was a very strong person who was a victim of the caste system, and had some bad experiences when she was younger and thought ‘right okay, I’m going to make myself one of the world’s best singers.’

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