Pushpavanam Kuppusamy is a Tamil folk singer, playback singer, lyricist, writer and music composer. He has been credited for reviving the Naatupura Paatu, a type of Tamil folk art. Together with his wife Anitha Kuppusamy, he has conducted several concerts of Tamil folk songs,[1] and 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 the Kalaimamani award from the Government of Tamil Nadu.
Pushpavanam Kuppusamy | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Kuppusamy |
| Origin | Tamil Nadu, India |
| Genres | Tamil Folk Art, Playback singing |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, composer, author |
Biography
editKuppusamy studied at Madras University and gained M.A., M.Phil., and a Ph.D. in music. He received his Ph.D. from Queen Mary's College, Chennai. Sathyabhama University gave an 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 are known to be intense and bring out the imagery of Tamil culture beautifully in simple words.[2][5]
Personal life
editKuppusamy hails from a Tamil family from Nagapattinam district. He is married to Anitha Kuppusamy who is also a singer.[1]
Works
editFolk albums
edit- 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
edit- Anjumalai Azhagan
- Swamiye
- Aatha Vaara
- Kandhan Thiruneeru
- Megam Karukuthadi
- Ayyanin Periya Paathai
- Antha varaar ayyappa
Books
edit- Makkalisaippadalgal
- Siruvar Padalgal
- Pazhamozhikkadhaigal Volume 1 & 2
- Vidukadhaigal
- Kuzhandhaippadalgal Volume 1
Filmography
editAs Playback singer
edit- Film songs
- Serial songs
| Serials | Song | Music Director | Co-Singer(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chinna Pappa Periya Pappa | "Chinna Pappa" | Dhina | |
| Velan | Jonson |
As actor
edit| Year | Film | Director |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Solla Marantha Kathai | Thangar Bachan |
| 2013 | Velmurugan Borewells | M.P.Gobi |
Awards
editReferences
edit- ^ a b "Transcending boundaries". The Hindu. 6 July 2009. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 28 November 2016.
- ^ a b 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. Archived from the original on 28 November 2016. Retrieved 28 November 2016.
- ^ "Narrating the power of Tamil folk poetry through songs, dance". DT Next. 17 December 2019. Retrieved 23 December 2023.