Pushpavanam Kuppusamy
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Pushpavanam Kuppusamy | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Kuppusamy |
| Origin | Tamil Nadu, India |
| Genres | , Playback singer |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, composer, author |
Pushpavanam Kuppusamy is a Tamil folk singer, lyricist, writer and music composer of Tamil folk art. He has been credited for reviving the Naatupura Paatu a Tamil folk art. Together with his wife Anitha Kuppusamy, he has conducted several music concerts of Tamil folk songs.[1] Kuppuswamy is also a playback singer. The couple have together brought out several albums of authentic Tamil folk music. He has also written books on Tamil Folk songs.[2] He appears on Television Channels like Sun TV, Vijay TV, and Makkal TV performing musical shows. He is a recipient of Kalaimamani award from the Government of Tamil Nadu.
Biography[]
Kuppusamy studied music at Madras University and gained M.A., M. Phil., Ph.,D.,in music. He got PhD from Queen Mary's College, Chennai. Sathyabhama University gave Honorary Doctorate to Kuppusamy for his contribution to music.
Along with his wife, he has performed around 3000 shows in India and abroad.[3] He is known for his incorporation of social messages through his music.[4]
Kuppusamy has sung film songs for many popular music directors, including Ilaiyaraaja, Vidyasagar, Yuvan Shankar Raja, Devi Sri Prasad, and G. V. Prakash Kumar.
Kuppusamy is one of the seasonal judges in Vijay TV hosted Airtel Super Singer and Airtel Super Singer Junior.
His songs were simple and intense and brought out the imagery of Tamil culture beautifully in simple words.[5]
Personal life[]
Kuppusamy hails from a Vanniyar family from Nagapattinam district. He is married to Anitha Kuppusamy who is also a singer.[1]
Works[]
Folk albums[]
- Mannu Manakkadhu song
- Mann Vaasam
- Mann Osai
- Karisal Mann
- Solam Vedhaikkayile
- Meham Karukkudhadi
- Kalathu Medu
- Urkkuruvi
- Gramathu Geetham
- Kattumalli
- Adiyathi Dance Dance
- Othaiyadippadhaiyile
- Thanjavooru Manneduthu
- Nattuppura Manam
Devotional albums[]
- Anjumalai Azhagan
- Swamiye
- Aatha Vaara
- Kandhan Thiruneeru
- Megam Karukuthadi
- Ayyanin Periya Paathai
Books[]
- Makkalisaippadalgal
- Siruvar Padalgal
- Pazhamozhikkadhaigal Volume 1 & 2
- Vidukadhaigal
- Kuzhandhaippadalgal Volume 1
Filmography[]
As Playback singer[]
As actor[]
| Year | Film | Director |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Solla Marantha Kathai | Thangar Bachan |
| 2013 | M.P.Gobi |
Awards[]
References[]
- ^ a b "Transcending boundaries". The Hindu. 6 July 2009. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 28 November 2016.
- ^ Sherinian, Zoe C. (6 January 2014). Tamil Folk Music as Dalit Liberation Theology. Indiana University Press. ISBN 978-0-253-00585-4.
- ^ "My First Break – Anitha Kuppusamy". The Hindu. 28 August 2009. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 28 November 2016.
- ^ "Pushpavanam Kuppuswamy| Lakshman Sruthi – 100% Manual Orchestra |". www.lakshmansruthi.com. Retrieved 28 November 2016.
- ^ 100010509524078 (17 December 2019). "Narrating the power of Tamil folk poetry through songs, dance". dtNext.in. Retrieved 10 November 2020.CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
- Tamil folk singers
- Tamil playback singers
- Tamil-language lyricists
- Indian male singer-songwriters
- Indian singer-songwriters
- Indian male playback singers
- 20th-century Indian singers
- Living people
- Tamil singers
- Singers from Tamil Nadu
- Indian Tamil people
- 20th-century Indian composers
- 20th-century Indian male singers