My newest episode of Getting Warmer for NTS Radio is an hour celebration of Lata Mangeshkar, the beloved Bollywood playback singer who passed away earlier this month. If you’re unfamiliar, Mangeshkar is an enormously celebrated and influential vocalist and is considered to be the most recorded voice of all time, credited with over 30,000 tracks and 1,200 films during her seven decade long career. With a legacy this enormous, I’m far from an expert and have barely scratched the surface of her catalogue. Still, these are some of my favorite moments of hers, many of which are among her greatest hits. She was an extraordinary voice, and the stories she told mean so much to many–it feels incredibly lucky to have been alive at a time in which we could hear her sing. Thank you for everything, Lata, we’re so happy to have had you. You can download an mp3 version of the mix here.
Tracklist:
1. Lata Mangeshkar – Aaina Wohi Rehta Hai (From “Shalimar”)
2. Lata Mangeshkar & Kishore Kumar – Is Mod Se Jate Hain (From “Aandhi”)
3. Lata Mangeshkar – Wada Na Tod (From “Dil Tujhko Diya”)
4. Lata Mangeshkar – Tu Jahan Chalega (From “Mera Saaya”)
5. Lata Mangeshkar – Rajnigandha Phool Tumhare (From “Rajnigandha”)
6. Lata Mangeshkar – Yara Seeli Seeli (From “Lekin…”)
7. Lata Mangeshkar – Aye Mere Dil-e-nadan (From “Tower House”)
8. Lata Mangeshkar – Main Teri Chhoti Bahna Hoon (From “Souten”)
9. Lata Mangeshkar – Pyar Kiya To Darna Kya (From “Mughal-E-Azam”)
10. Lata Mangeshkar – Dil Dhundta Hai (Excerpt) (From “Mausam”)
11. Lata Mangeshkar – Woh Bhooli Dastan Lo Phir Yaad (From “Sanjog”)
12. Lata Mangeshkar & Kishore Kumar – Dekha Ek Khwab (From “Silsila”)
13. Lata Mangeshkar – Zindagi Pyar Ka Geet (From “Souten”)
Thank you, thank you! Although I have a special soft spot for her sister Asha, Lata’s voice always brings joy!
I miss your mixes — hope everything is alright!