New Delhi, March 22 -- Renowned folk singer and Padma Shri awardee Malini Awasthi continues to make waves in the global music industry, proving that India's rich folk traditions have a universal appeal.

In a conversation with ANI, the celebrated artist shared her thoughts on the growing recognition of Indian folk music, its evolution, and her personal journey in keeping the tradition alive.

Awasthi's latest collaboration with Vishal Mishra, 'Holi Aye Re' from Coke Studio Bharat, recently achieved a historic milestone by entering Spotify's Global Top 100, making it one of the most successful Indian folk songs ever on the international stage.

Reacting to this success, Awasthi expressed her joy, saying, "I feel very happy. This was always...