As tributes continue to pour in for the legendary singer Asha BhosleGlobal artist Damon Albarn, who passed away on April 12, has joined voices around the world in remembering the icon whose music transcended generations and borders.Asha Bhosle, whose voice defined Indian cinema for more than eight decades, has died at the age of 92. His last rites were performed with state honors at Shivaji Park on Monday, where several stars from film, music and sports gathered to pay their last respects.
“I was mesmerized by her grace and composure”
Taking to Instagram on Tuesday, Damon Albarn shared a heartfelt note along with some old photos, allegedly taken at the singer’s Mumbai residence. The Gorillaz frontman reflected on his longstanding admiration for Asha Bhosle and the rare opportunity to meet her.“Asha Bhosle was someone I admired from afar for many years, her voice was my gateway to the wonderful world of Bollywood. I met her twice in Mumbai and was mesmerized by her grace and poise at 91,” he wrote.
A memory that will last forever
Albarn also recalled a very personal moment that stayed with him, capturing the magic of his art up close.“The memory of sitting cross-legged while he played RD Burman’s harmonium will stay with me forever. I send my deepest condolences to his loving family. Asha, you had the voice of an angel, we love you,” he added.Shortly after the post went live, fans flooded the comments section with messages of admiration and dismay. Many described it as a beautiful tribute, while others remembered Asha Bhosle as one of the greatest voices in music history.
Heritage beyond borders
Asha Bhosle’s influence extended far beyond Hindi film music. For decades, he collaborated across genres and generations, constantly reinventing himself. In an unexpected late-career collaboration, he worked with Gorillaz, blending his timeless vocals with the band’s experimental sound on 2026’s The Mountain.
