Kollangudi Karuppayee
(1925-2025)
Indian musician
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Kollangudi Karuppayee (Tamil: கொல்லங்குடி கருப்பாயி; 1925/1926 – 14 June 2025) was a Tamil folk singer who also performed in films. She is considered one of the pioneers of Tamil folk music; as the first of her genre and background to perform in films, she served as an inspiration for many other folk artists. She started her career as a performer on All India Radio about thirty years before her foray into films. She was a recipient of the prestigious Kalaimamani award for her contributions to music. Karuppayee died on 14 June 2025, at the age of 99.
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1925 Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
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14 June 2025 (aged 99)
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