Srinagar, Oct 30, Oct. 31 -- Whenever the history of Kashmiri folk music and Sufi poetry is recalled, one voice continues to resonate across generations-the unmistakable voice of Raj Begum, fondly remembered as the Nightingale of Kashmir. Through her soulful singing, she gave a distinct identity to Kashmiri music and carried the emotions, poetry and cultural traditions of the Valley to countless listeners. Born on March 27, 1927, in Magarmal Bagh, Srinagar, Raj Begum, whose original name is said to have been Rihti, grew up in a traditional household. Her journey from an ordinary family to becoming one of Kashmir's most celebrated singers was marked by talent, determination and the courage to challenge social conventions.At a time when wom...