Pushpavanam Kuppusamy
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 an 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.[3]
Pushpavanam Kuppusamy | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Kuppusamy |
| Origin | Tamil Nadu, India |
| Genres | Tamil Folk Art, Playback singer |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, composer, author |
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.[4] He is known for his incorporation of social messages through his music.[5]
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.
Personal life
Kuppusamy is married to Anitha Kuppusamy who is also a singer.[1] They both have 2 daughthers - Dr Pallavi Agrawal and Mega Agrawal.
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 | Velmurugan Borewell | M.P.Gobi |
Awards
References
- "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.
- "Welcome to Navarasam Website". www.lakshmansruthi.com. Retrieved 28 November 2016.
- "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.