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Abhiruchi, in collaboration with several cultural organizations, is hosting a music program on December 28th in Shivamogga to honor the late singer Shivamogga Subbanna and Jnanapeetha awardee Kuvempu, both prominent figures from the region. The event will feature performances of Subbanna’s songs by a team of well-known singers, along with the participation of dignitaries and family members.
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Shivamogga to Host Music Tribute to Shivamogga Subbanna and Kuvempu
Shivamogga, December 24, 2025 – Abhiruchi, a local cultural organization, announced today a special music program dedicated to the memory of renowned singer Shivamogga Subbanna and Jnanapeetha award winner Kuvempu. The event, organized in association with the Kannada and Culture Department, Kuvempu Trust at Kuppali, and Shamanna Trust of Shivamogga, will take place on December 28th at 5:30 p.m. at Kuvempu Ranga Mandira.
“This program is a tribute to two proud natives of Shivamogga who made significant contributions to the world of art and literature,” explained Vinay Shivamogga, one of the organizers, at a press conference held earlier today. Shivamogga Subbanna, the first playback singer from Karnataka to receive a national award, was particularly known for his renditions of Kuvempu’s poems.
The musical tribute will feature performances by a talented lineup of singers, including Pancham Halibandi, Surekha Hegade, Shruthi Raghavendra, Vinay Nadig, Parth Chirantan, and Pruthvi Gowda, all of whom will perform some of Subbanna’s most beloved songs.
The event will also be graced by the presence of Kadidal Prakash, secretary of the Kuvempu Trust; Umesh Haladi, assistant director of the Kannada and Culture Department; and Shantha Subbanna, the late singer’s wife.
The organizers invite all music lovers and admirers of Subbanna and Kuvempu to attend the program and celebrate their legacy.
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