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Praveen Alva
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Praveen Alva

Praveen Alva is a Tulu singer-songwriter, guitarist, architect, and cultural storyteller from Mangaluru, and the founder of Alva Kuuto, the first Tulu folk-rock band. His work blends Tulu heritage with contemporary rock and independent music.

Published September 23, 2026
Reading time: 6 min
In this article9 sections
  1. Early life and education
  2. Architecture
  3. Musical journey
  4. Tulu songwriting and cultural storytelling
  5. Neerh
  6. Alva Kuuto
  7. Performances and recognition
  8. Artistic philosophy
  9. Future aspirations

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