Kollangudi Karuppayee

Kollangudi Karuppayee (Tamil: கொல்லங்குடி கருப்பாயி) is a Tamil folk singer who has also performed in films.[1] She is considered one of the pioneers of Tamil folk music;[2] as the first of her genre and background to perform in films, she served as an inspiration for many other folk artistes.[3][4] She started her career as a performer on All India Radio about thirty years before her foray into films.[5] She is a recipient of the prestigious Kalaimamani award for her contributions to music.[6]

Contents

Filmography

As Actor

Year Film[7]
1985 Aan Pavam
1987 Ayusu Nooru
1996 Gopala Gopala

As Singer

Year Song Film[8]
1985 Peraandi Aan Pavam
1985 Otti Vandha Aan Pavam
1985 Koothu Pakka Aan Pavam
1985 Chaaya Cheelai Aan Pavam
1985 Arasapatti Aan Pavam
1997 Kananguruvi kootukullae Aha Enna Porutham

References

  1. ^ "A fete for all to enjoy". The Hindu. March 18, 2003. http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/thscrip/print.pl?file=2003031807480200.htm&date=2003/03/18/&prd=thlf&http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/thscrip/print.pl?file=2003031807480200.htm&date=2003/03/18/&prd=thlf&. Retrieved 2009-07-30. 
  2. ^ Prof M Ilangovan (October 19, 2007). "கரிசல் கிருட்டிணசாமி (Karisal Krishnaswamy)" (in Tamil). திண்ணை (Thinnai). http://www.thinnai.com/?module=displaystory&story_id=50710182&format. Retrieved 2009-07-29. 
  3. ^ "Of the unexpected break". The Hindu. September 15, 2007. http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/thscrip/print.pl?file=2007091551020400.htm&date=2007/09/15/&prd=mp&. Retrieved 2009-07-30. 
  4. ^ "Throaty treat". The Hindu. January 21, 2004. http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/mp/2004/01/21/stories/2004012100210300.htm. Retrieved 2009-07-30. 
  5. ^ "In tune with the times". The Hindu. October 22, 2004. http://www.hindu.com/mp/2004/10/22/stories/2004102200040100.htm. Retrieved 2009-07-30. 
  6. ^ "Her life reflects reel life tragedy". The Hindu. March 30, 2003. http://www.hindu.com/2003/03/30/stories/2003033002740500.htm. Retrieved 2009-07-30. 
  7. ^ "Filmography of Kollangudi Karuppayi". www.cinesouth.com. http://www.cinesouth.com/cgi-bin/persondb.cgi?name=kollangudi+karuppayi. Retrieved 2009-12-11. 
  8. ^ "Tamil - Songs by Kollangudi Karupayi". www.thiraipaadal.com. http://www.thiraipaadal.com/singers/Songs_Kollangudi%20Karupayi_1.html. Retrieved 2009-12-11. 

External links