Songs for me are Divine: Kavita Seth

Kavita Seth who has lent her voice for songs like Iktara, Intezaar and latest being Tumhi ho Bandhu and many more in her kitty gets up-close about her singing and her life. Excerpts from the interview:
How do you define music? Songs for me are divine and spiritual in simple words.
What according to you is Sufi music? Sufi according to me is the closest form of being connected with the almighty.It has soul, passion and emotions which are very intense and heart warming.
You are now doing some Hindi albums as well? How did you think of changing you roots from classical? I think, I am one of the few people who has maintained a fine balance between classical and commercial tracks in the industry. For me, it is very important to fulfil both genres as the complete an artist's experience.
What qualities in your opinion are mandatory to sustain oneself in the cut-throat universe of music in India? Security, confidence in oneself and most importantly constant innovation and learning are the key criteria's to engage and enhance the audiences and once music career.
Do you have any icons in music? I have many icons in the field of music but Late Jagjit Singh, A R Rahman, Bryan Adams whom i respect the most. The have contributed not only to music, but also the growth of this industry.
Are you worried that you may be type-casted as a Sufi singer in Hindi films and been offered only specific kind of songs? I think differentiation is the key to sustain and create a space for oneself in this industry. If, I am singing songs which are being sung by five other female singers, what is the point and relevance. I feel blessed to have been chosen for specific characters, which in a way projects my personality in each song.
Where do you see yourself five years from now? Singing for sure, hopefully I get to be at Grammy's .
Tell us something about your husband and family? My husband Late Mr. Krishna Seth played a very pivotal role in my music career, as well as the role of a mother to my two wonderful sons Kanishk and Kavish. He was the riding force for me to be where, I am today. They say behind every successful man there is a woman, for me it was reverse, he is the core reason for my success.