


More than just an entertainment medium, he preaches social messages through his folk songs, and also conducts research works on them. He along with his wife has performed around 3000 shows in India and abroad. He is also a recipient of Honorary Doctorate from Sathyabhama University.Pushpavanam Kuppusamy, a doyen in the field of Tamil folk music gave some significant contributions in promoting the art form. He completed his doctoral studies in music from Queen Mary's College, Chennai.
His songs are included in Tamil films such as Karisakattu Poove, Azhagi, Pesadha Kannum Pesume, Perazhagan, Thirupaachi, Azhagai Irukkirai Bayamai Irukkirathu, Madha Yaanai Koottam etc. He has also performed with his wife in movie songs.He is the author of books such as Makkalisaippadalgal, Siruvar Padalgal, Pazhamozhikkadhaigal in two volumes, Vidukadhaigal and Kuzhandhaippadalgal, related to folk culture.
