C. Ashwath C.ಅಶ್ವಥ | |
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 C. Ashwath | |
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| Genres | Bhavageete, Janapada Geete (Traditional Indian light & folk music) |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, composer |
C. Ashwath (Kannada: C.ಅಶ್ವಥ) is an Indian music composer and exponent of Bhavageete ("expressive poetry") and Janapada Geete ("folk songs") in the Kannada language. He is also a singer, and sings many of his own compositions. He is credited with singing Bhavageete and Janapada Geete songs and making sure it that they reach the common man.
As both a singer and composer, he is extremely popular in Karnataka and among Kannadigas all over the world. His concert in Bangalore in 2005 was attended by a crowd of almost 100,000 people.
He has composed music for a few movies too. Some of his notable compositions include the composition of music for Mysoora Mallige - a classic work of noted poet K.S. Narasimhaswamy and his compositions of Kannada saint Santa Shishunala Sharifa's works.
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