What draws Muzaffar Ali to ‘Song of a Sarangi’? Listen to an excerpt here
“As an artiste, I am particularly drawn to the story ‘Song of a Sarangi’. The institution of courtesans always intrigued me as its study could address the cultural context of their arts”, writes Muzaffar Ali in his foreword to ‘Mistress of Melodies’ by Nabendu Ghosh, edited by Ratnottama Sengupta. Get this collection to read more such tales of women–courtesans and sex workers–across generations, from the streets of Calcutta. Buy your copy from our website: www.speakingtigerbooks.com