Asha Puthli was nearly India's first disco star. She's now 79, and her tour's selling out
Briefly

For months, Indian vocalist Asha Puthli has hauled a suitcase-size portable karaoke machine to her retirement complex to rehearse, highlighting her dedication and persistence in pursuing her music career even in late age.
After years of financial struggles and a four-decade touring hiatus, Puthli's upcoming sold-out show in L.A. marks a late-career recognition of her enduring talent and the fusion of Asian and Western music influences in her work.
Read at Los Angeles Times
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