Amy Woodforde-Finden was a composer who is best known for writing the music to “Kashmiri Song” from Four Indian Love Lyrics by Laurence Hope. Amy Woodforde-Finden, born Amelia Rowe Ward in 1860 in Valparaíso, Chile, was the youngest daughter of American parents. After her father’s death, her mother moved the family to London, where Amy developed a talent for music. She studied under notable teachers and began composing. At 34, she married Brigade-Surgeon Woodforde-Finden and lived in India, where she created her famous works, including “Kashmiri Song” in 1902. Her music combined British sensibilities with Asian influences, reflecting the romanticism of her time. In 1916, she faced personal tragedy with her husband’s death, yet her music continued to be celebrated, even appearing in films. Woodforde-Finden’s compositions, while once popular, have been critiqued for their exoticism. Despite this, her melodies and themes of love and longing resonate with audiences. She passed away in 1919, leaving a legacy that continues to inspire musicians today, including the establishment of a music festival in her honour in 2022.