India, Oct. 25 -- Gujarati folk singer Ishani Dave's new song Ghor Adhari struck a chord with audiences during the recently concluded Navratri, featuring prominently at garba nights. For Dave, however, the appeal of regional music goes beyond its popularity at home; she hopes to take it to wider audiences across linguistic and geographical boundaries. Citing singer Diljit Dosanjh as an artist she admires for taking regional music to a global platform, she says, "Regional songs and languages should not be restricted to a particular state or even a country. I would love to take my music across borders and collaborate with as many great artistes as possible."

The 33-year-old has a few dream collaborations in mind, including international po...