Pushpavanam Kuppusamy is a

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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

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, he has conducted several music concerts of Tamil folk songs. 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. He appears on Television Channels like Sun TV,

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, and

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performing musical shows. He is a recipient of

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award from the Government of Tamil Nadu.

Biography

Kuppusamy studied music at

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and gained M.A., M.Phil., Ph.,D.,in music. He received his 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. He is known for his incorporation of social messages through his music. Kuppusamy has sung film songs for many popular music directors, including

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, Vidyasagar,

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, and G. V. Prakash Kumar. Kuppusamy is one of the seasonal judges in

hosted

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and

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. His songs were simple and intense and brought out the imagery of Tamil culture beautifully in simple words.

Personal life

Kuppusamy hails from a Tamil family from Nagapattinam district. He is married to

who is also a singer.

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

;Film songs ;Serial songs

As actor

Awards

(

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)

References

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