Asha Puthli — artist
Asha Puthli is an Indian singer known for her distinctive blend of jazz, funk, and disco. Her musical style is heavily influenced by her classical Indian training and Western jazz, particularly the works of John Coltrane and Ornette Coleman, with whom she collaborated on the album "Science Fiction." Puthli's sound is characterized by her ethereal vocal delivery and ability to seamlessly integrate Eastern and Western musical elements, making her a unique figure in the crossover music scene of the 1970s.