Shimoga Subbanna
Shimoga Subbanna (born G. Subramanya 14 December 1938) is a Sugama Sangeetha singer and playback singer in the Kannada language. He received a national award for singing for the song Kaadu Kudure Odi Banditta in the film Kaadu Kudure.[2] He is the first Kannadiga to win National Award for playback singing.[3] Apart from being an exemplary singer and musician, he is also an advocate and a notary public.
Shimoga Subbanna | |
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Background information | |
Birth name | G. Subramanya |
Born | Nagara[1] | 14 December 1938
Genres | Carnatic music |
Occupation(s) | Playback singer |
Awards and honors
Subbanna has received several awards and honors for his contributions to Sugama Sangeetha,[4] some of which are listed below.
- National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer in 1978 [2]
- Kannada Kampu award in 2006 [5]
- Honorary doctorate from Kuvempu University in 2008 [6]
- Sundarashri Award in 2009 [7]
References
- kannada wikipedia}}
- "Karnataka / Bangalore News : 'A synonym for melody and affability'". The Hindu. 6 January 2009. Retrieved 10 March 2012.
- "Friday Review Bangalore / Events : Songbird's story". The Hindu. 2 January 2009. Retrieved 10 March 2012.
- "Karnataka / Shimoga News : 'Instil love for classical music among children'". The Hindu. 2 February 2009. Retrieved 10 March 2012.
- "Karnataka / Bangalore News : Award for C. Ashwath". The Hindu. 1 November 2006. Retrieved 10 March 2012.
- "Karnataka / Shimoga News : Four get honorary doctorate from Kuvempu varsity". The Hindu. 24 February 2008. Retrieved 10 March 2012.
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