Dateline Mussoorie: Folk singer Reshma Saha of Uttarakhand just added a new feather to her cap. The folk singer was recently conferred an Honorarium Doctorate by the Columbia Pacific Virtual University for her work in Folk Song and Folk Culture, at an event organized in Mathura.
For the past two decades and a half, Reshma has been putting Uttarakhand on the world map by lending her voice to many a folk song from Jaunpur region of Garhwal. Her folk songs from the region have given a fresh lease of life to the forgotten Jaagars, Pandava and Maangal songs among others.
Earlier this year, the Uttarakhandi folk singer was awarded the Ustad Bismillah Khan Youth Award in Lucknow.
Addressing the media at the Mussoorie Press Club, Mussoorie, Reshma reiterated the fact that she was proud of her roots and wanted young minds to stay connected to their rich cultural heritage through her songs.
A regular at musical soirees home and abroad, Reshma has come a long way from home. She said, “expatriates of India and especially Uttarakhand invite folk artists from their homestate and relive their culture through our art. I feel blessed and honoured to have received this Doctorate.”
Meera Saklani, newly elected Chairperson Mussoorie, recalled their school days spent together with Reshma. She lauded the artist’s dedication and struggle stating, “Reshma has earned this recognition only through her dedication and hard work. She has been true to her talent since an early age and has brought fame not only to Uttarakhand but also Jaunpur region. We are very proud of her achievements.”
‘Aint no mountain too high,’ signs off Dr Reshma Saha as she is all set to head to out for next musical event where she continues to win people with her melodious voice, reminding them of their home in the hills.
