Rajasthani folk singer Mangi Bai Arya passes away

Rajasthani 'Maand' folk singer Mangi Bai Arya passed away following an heart attack here and the last rites were performed today, family members said.
She was 88.
Mangi Bai Arya had learnt singing from her father Kamlaram Arya, an eminent classical singer of his times, they said.
The folk singer died of an heart attack yesterday, the family members said, adding that she had contributed significantly in taking 'Maand' to the national and international levels.
She has won several awards, including the Kendriya Sangeet Natak Akademy Award. The Directorate Akashvani had graded Mangi Bai Arya as an 'A' grade artist.