Malavalli Mahadevaswamy
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 Mahadevaswamy in Rangayana | |
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| Born | 16 June 1959[1] Krishnapura, Malavalli, Mandya district, Karnataka |
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Krishnapura Madaiah Mahadevaswamy, known as Malavalli Mahadevaswamy, is an Indian folk Kannada singer.[2] He is known for his folk and devotional songs on Manteswamy, Siddappaji and Male Mahadeshwara. He is honoured with the Rajyotsava Prashasti by the Karnataka Government and an Honorary Doctorate from Mysore University.[3]
Early life[edit]
Mahadevaswamy was born in a Dalit family in Krishpura village, Malavalli Taluk. His parents were Shehnai Madaiah and Sobane Manchamma.[4] He studied at SSLC.
Career[edit]
Mahadevaswamy started singing on Manteswamy, Siddappaji and Male Maadappa which became popular. He belongs to the Neelagara tradition.[5][6] The most popular is "Maadeshwara Daya Baarade". Later on he recorded songs with S. Janaki, Vani Jairam, Sangeetha Katti, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Manjula Gururaj and others.
He acted in the titular role in a film called Siddappajiya Pavadagalu which became popular for its songs.[7]
To date, Mahadevaswamy has recorded more than 1000 songs. He has been singing for 40 years and performing all over the state and abroad.[4]
Recognition[edit]
- Rajyotsava Prashasti, second highest civilian award in Karnataka by the Karnataka Government[8]
- Honorary Doctorate from Mysore University[9]
Songs[edit]
- Devotional songs
- Maadeshwara Daya Baarade
- Yaarige Olideya
- Baduki Uliyuvene
- Navilondu Naliyutide
- Baa Nanna Maadeva
- Hogalaare Halagurige
- Folk songs
- O Nanna Chinnave O Nanna Rannave
- Maduvege Baare Thangyamma
- Yalakki Kaayi Tindu
- Bhagyada Balegara
- Anyayakari Brahma e sundarana sanyasi madabhude
References[edit]
- ^ Raghotthama Ho. Ba. (22 March 2022). "ಜಾನಪದವನ್ನು ಜನಪರಗೊಳಿಸಿದ ಮಹದೇವಸ್ವಾಮಿ". Vartha Bharati (in Kannada). Retrieved 19 October 2022.
- ^ "Mysore University confers honorary doctorate on Puneeth Rajkumar posthumously". The Hindu. 22 March 2022.
- ^ "Dr. Malavalli Mahadevaswamy". Star of Mysore. 18 October 2022.
- ^ a b "'My good fortune to receive doctorate' – Folk singer Mahadevaswamy". Star of Mysore. 14 March 2022. Retrieved 19 October 2022.
- ^ Sadananda R (14 August 2017). "A Fading Musical Tradition". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 19 October 2022.
- ^ "ಪರಂಪರೆಯ ತರಬೇತಿ ನೀಡಲು ಸಿದ್ಧ: ಮಳವಳ್ಳಿ ಮಹದೇವಸ್ವಾಮಿ". Prajavani (in Kannada). 8 April 2022. Retrieved 19 October 2022.
- ^ on Wynk Music "Sri Siddappaji Pavadagalu movie songs". Wynk.com. Retrieved 19 October 2022.
{{cite web}}: Check|url=value (help) - ^ "Rajyotsava Prashasti winners". Karnataka Government Official Website. Retrieved 19 October 2022.
- ^ "University of Mysore to award Honorary Doctorate". Deccan Herald. 13 March 2022. Retrieved 19 October 2022.