Kesarbai Kerkar
IndiaartistFemaleb. 18929.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Kesarbai Kerkar was a legendary Hindustani classical singer, born on July 13, 1892, in Keri, Goa. Known for her extraordinary three-octave vocal range and powerful performances, she earned the title 'Surashree' or Goddess of Melody. Kesarbai's rendition of 'Jaat Kahan Ho' in Raag Bhairavi was included in NASA's Voyager 1's golden record, making her one of the few Indian artists whose music echoes in space, a testament to her impact on Indian classical music.
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Kesarbai Kerkar was a legendary Hindustani classical singer whose voice became one of the first sounds sent into deep space by NASA.
Long before India's space missions made history, this legendary Indian singer's voice became one of the first sounds sent into deep space by NASA and it still echoes in the interstellarThe Times of India·India· 2026-07-20
India· 2026-07-20
