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
Background information
Birth nameG. Subramanya
Born (1938-12-14) 14 December 1938
Nagara[1]
GenresCarnatic 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.

References
  1. kannada wikipedia}}
  2. "Karnataka / Bangalore News : 'A synonym for melody and affability'". The Hindu. 6 January 2009. Retrieved 10 March 2012.
  3. "Friday Review Bangalore / Events : Songbird's story". The Hindu. 2 January 2009. Retrieved 10 March 2012.
  4. "Karnataka / Shimoga News : 'Instil love for classical music among children'". The Hindu. 2 February 2009. Retrieved 10 March 2012.
  5. "Karnataka / Bangalore News : Award for C. Ashwath". The Hindu. 1 November 2006. Retrieved 10 March 2012.
  6. "Karnataka / Shimoga News : Four get honorary doctorate from Kuvempu varsity". The Hindu. 24 February 2008. Retrieved 10 March 2012.


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