Jenu Kurubara Mari, ‘Sore Burude’ artiste from SC/ST colony of Tattikere in Kodagu, has been selected for ‘Nadoja H L Nagegowda Janapada Lokashree 2019’ award given by Karnataka Janapada Parishath.
Mari has been selected for the award considering his contributions to the field of folk music, said district Janapada Parishath president B G Anantashayana.
The award will be conferred on Jenu Kurubara Mari during an award function to be held at Janapada Loka in Ramanagara on February 17.
The award includes an honorarium of Rs 15,000.
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