| Usha Barle | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1968-05-02) 2 May 1968 (age 56) Bhilai, Chhattisgarh |
| Occupation | Pandavani Folk Singer |
| Awards | Padma Shri 2023 |
Usha Barle (born 2 May 1968) is an Indian Pandavani folk singer, of a traditional performing folk art form, from Chhattisgarh. she is known for her performances in the Kapalik style. In 2023 she received fourth highest civilian award in India the Padma Shri for her contributions to Pandwani singing, by Indian president Droupadi Murmu.
Early life
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.
References
- ^ 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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