Keshav Desiraju on Indian Classical Music and the Legacy of M. S. Subbulakshmi

In this episode, Shruti and Keshav Desiraju discuss Indian musical traditions, devadasi women and the music of M. S. Subbulakshmi. Desiraju is the author of "Of Gifted Voice: The Life and Art of M. S. Subbulakshmi." He has recently retired from a career with the Indian Administrative Service and in 2013 was Secretary of Health & Family Welfare to the Government of India. He has held many positions with the Government of Uttarakhand, the Government of Uttar Pradesh and the Government of India. He continues to remain engaged with issues in public health, particularly mental illness, primary healthcare and community health, and he serves on the board of several nonprofit organizations. Full transcript of this episode Follow us on Twitter Follow Shruti on Twitter Follow Keshav on Twitter  Click here for the latest Ideas of India episodes sent straight to your inbox!