Music of Kerala
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Kerala is a region of India, musically known for Sopanam. Sopanam is religious in nature, and developed through singing invocatory songs at the Kalam of Kali, and later inside temples. Some famous singers are Neralattu Rama Poduval, Janardhanan Nedungadi and Damodara Marar.
Child prodigy violin wizard L. Athira Krishna , who is currently the foremost Indian Classical Solo Violinist , hails from a renowned musical family of Kerala. She is the granddaughter of eminent musician of yesteryears Vidwan. Gopala Pillai. L.Athira has brought pride and honour to not only the nation but also to Kerala with her numerous global recognitions and performances. Recently her name was enlisted in the prestigious Guinness Book Of World Records , for her 32 hour long non-stop violin concert!
[edit] References
Killius, Rolf. 2006 Ritual Music and Hindu Rituals of Kerala. New Delhi: BR Rhythms. ISBN 81-88827-07-X
[edit] See also
- Percussion Dominated Music: The structure and genres of kshetram vadyam
- Pandi Melam
- Panchari melam
- Panchavadyam
- Tayambaka
- Maddalam and Chenda Keli
- Kombu Pattu
- Kuzhal Pattu
- Kerala percussion genres kshetram vadyam and other Indian music systems
- Kerala Kalamandalam
- Arts of Kerala
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