C. Ashwath

Channarayapatna Ashwath (Kannada: ಸಿ. ಅಶ್ವತ್ಥ್, lit.'C. Ashwath'; 29 December 1939 29 December 2009) was an Indian music composer and exponent of Bhavageete ("expressive poetry") in the Kannada language. He was also a singer, and sang many of his own compositions. He was credited with singing Bhavageete songs and making sure that they reached the common man.

C. Ashwath
C. Ashwath
Background information
Birth nameAshwatha Narayana
Born(1939-12-29)29 December 1939
OriginChannarayapatna
Died29 December 2009(2009-12-29) (aged 70)
Bengaluru
GenresBhavageete, Janapada Geete (Traditional Indian light and folk music)
Occupation(s)lyricist, Singer, composer
Years active1969–2009
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