Mahalakshmi Iyer on Music, Social Causes and Her Journey

Mahalakshmi Iyer is a singer who performs in several kinds of music.

She recently sang at a fundraising concert for the Light of Life Trust.

She believes artists can help society by encouraging people to care about important causes.

The trust works to improve healthcare, education and sustainable development in villages.

Iyer says people from different walks of life should work together to make change.

She has seen Indian music become more welcoming of new sounds and voices.

She likes to add her own style to songs while also following the composer’s direction.

She is still recording new songs and performing.