Usha Barle (born 2 May 1968) is an Indian Pandavani folk singer, of a traditional performing folk art form,[2] from Chhattisgarh.[1] she is known for her performances in the Kapalik style.[3] In 2023 she received fourth highest civilian award in India the Padma Shri for her contributions to Pandwani singing,[4] by Indian president Droupadi Murmu.[5]
Usha Barle | |
|---|---|
| Born | 2 May 1968 |
| Occupation | Pandavani Folk Singer |
| Awards | Padma Shri 2023 [1] |
Early life edit
Barle was born in 1968 in Bhilai, Chahattisgarh. she started her Pandwani singing at the age of seven and later trained under Padma Vibhushan Teejanbai.[6]
References edit
- ^ a b ANI (2023-03-22). "Singers Usha Barle, Suman Kalyanpur receive Padma Awards". ThePrint. Retrieved 2024-01-17.
- ^ DHNS. "In Pics | Padma Awards 2023: S M Krishna, K M Birla, others honoured". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 2024-01-17.
- ^ "Padma Awards 2023: Meet awardees honoured in the field of art". The Indian Express. 2023-01-26. Retrieved 2024-01-17.
- ^ Piyush (2023-01-25). "Press Note" (PDF). MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS. Retrieved 2024-01-19.
- ^ Ani | (2023-01-27). "Chhattisgarh: Pandwani singer Usha Barle honoured with Padma Shri for contribution to Art". The Economic Times. Retrieved 2024-01-17.
- ^ Pioneer, The. "CM greets Padma Shree awardees". The Pioneer. Retrieved 2024-01-17.
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