UNTOLD Podcast, Episode 154 ft. Kalpana Patowary - a celebrated Assamese folk artist and renowned Bhojpuri singer, embodies the soul of Indian folk music with her powerful voice and versatile talent.In this episode, we talk about Kalpana's strange real-life experiences, diving deep into the industry-driven work, breaking the barriers through understanding the desires of life and many.Hailing from Sorbhog in Assam’s Barpeta district, she was born into a musical legacy, nurtured by her father, Bipin Nath Patowary, a distinguished folk singer.From the tender age of four, Kalpana took to the stage, blending the rich traditions of Kamrupiya and Goalporiya folk music with her innate passion. Trained as a Sangeet Visharad in Hindustani Classical Music from Bhatkhande Music Institute University, Lucknow, she has transcended regional boundaries, earning the title “Bhojpuri Queen” for her groundbreaking contributions to Bhojpuri music.With a repertoire spanning over 32 languages, including Assamese, Hindi, Marathi, and Bengali, Kalpana has redefined folk artistry, bringing age-old traditions like Khadi Birha and Chhaprahiya Purvi to global audiences.There's life and there's a way to live it. We talk about that, on the Podcast.