Usha Barle

Usha Barle (born 2 May 1968) is an Indian Pandavani folk singer, of a traditional performing folk art form, from Chhattisgarh.  she is known for her performances in the Kapalik style. In 2023 she received fourth highest civilian award in India the Padma Shri for her contributions to Pandwani singing, by Indian president Droupadi Murmu.

Early life
Barle was born in 1968 in Bhilai, Chahattisgarh. she started her Pandwani singing at the age of seven and later trained under Padma Vibhushan Teejanbai.