Swarna Latha
Swarnalatha (born April 29, 1973 in Kerala, India), is an Indian playback singer. Growing up in a musical family, Swarnalatha was trained on harmonium and in singing from an early age, performing both Carnatic and Hindustani music. After moving to Chennai with her family, Swarnalatha was offered the opportunity to perform the duet "Chinnachiru Kiliye" with K.J Yesudas from the film Neethikku Thandanai, attracting attention of several well-known music directors and musicians. In 1995, she recorded the hit Hindi track “Hai Rama Yeh Kya Hua” with Indian playback singer Hariharan, and several Telugu songs, most notably Raamma Chilakamma, Osey Ramulamma and Nizam Babulu. Known as “Swarangalin Arasi” (Queen of Tones or the Humming Queen), Swarnalatha was employed by prominent Indian composer and producer A.R. Rahman in 1993, becoming the first female playback singer to be awarded the National Film Award for the song "Porale Ponnuthayi" from the film Karuththamma. Swarnalatha also worked with Indian arranger and musician Ilaiyaraaja, collaborating on close to 200 tracks, including acclaimed hit songs “Nee Yengae Enn Anbae” and “Povomaa Oorkolam” from the film Chinnathambi. From 2001 to 2004, Swarnalatha was invited perform and judge on reality television music shows including Jaya TV’s Ragamalika and after battling Idiopathic lung disease for over a year, she died on September 12, 2010 at the age of 37.
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Discography
16 album(s) • Sorted by Bestseller
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Sai Rama Needhu Smaranam
World - Released by Jayasindoor Entertainment on 22/08/2020
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Arul Jyothi Deivame
Prabhakar, Krishnaraj, Swarna Latha
World - Released by Phoenix Melodies on 5/10/2001
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Vedha Gosha Vinipinche
World - Released by Jayasindoor Entertainment on 21/02/2020
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Kailasamunandhu Velasinava O Paramesha
World - Released by Jayasindoor Entertainment on 10/08/2020
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Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Shanthinosaga Velasinava
World - Released by Jayasindoor Entertainment on 25/07/2020
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Anjana Putrudu Pavana Nandhudu
World - Released by Jayasindoor Entertainment on 23/06/2020
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Kaliyuga Varaduda
World - Released by Jayasindoor Entertainment on 4/11/2020
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Viswamathaga Velasinavu Neevu Durgamma
World - Released by Jayasindoor Entertainment on 8/08/2020
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Jyothi Mandhrira Sathguna Dhamuda
World - Released by Jayasindoor Entertainment on 14/07/2022
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Vandhanamu Vigna Raja
World - Released by Jayasindoor Entertainment on 22/08/2020
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Subramanya Swamivi Neeve
World - Released by Jayasindoor Entertainment on 7/04/2020
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Shiridi Yendhu Neevu Velasinavu O Sai
World - Released by Jayasindoor Entertainment on 10/09/2020
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Corona Vyadhi Mahammaari Vyadhi
World - Released by Jayasindoor Entertainment on 22/04/2020
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Yedu Kondala Venkateshwara
World - Released by Jayasindoor Entertainment on 5/09/2020
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Guruvara Davera Ragavenduruda
World - Released by Jayasindoor Entertainment on 9/07/2020
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Aarupadai Aandavane
S. P. Balasubramaniam, Prabhakar, Swarna Latha
World - Released by Phoenix Melodies on 3/04/2001
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo