Dec
If we say that malaylam is the children of great Indian music, it won’t be exaggeration. It is an integral part of Indian music; based on melody and rhythm . Many eminent music composers likeMaharaja Swati Thirunal ( Travancore, 19th century), Shadkala Govinda Marar, Irayimman Thampy (both 19th century), K.C. Kesava Pillai and Thankachi. Most famous classical songs are; Sankara Nandhana, Kettum Ketti, Mandalam Nolukkum are gift of Malayalam classical music.
Carnatic music is more popular in Kerala, But there are parts innorthern parts kerala where Hindustani music is popular like ghazals and qwalis but restricted to only northern kerala specially Malabar hills.
One can find variety of Malayalam music, like devotional, folk and instrumental music. Old malayalm songs are full of melody and meaning full lyrics. People of all age love them.
Some of the old malayalm songs are like :
Aadyathe Kanmani
Sruthiyil Ninnuyarum
Geethe, Hridaya Sakhee
Swarna Chamaram
Pennale Pennle
One can find the influence of western songs on new Malayalam songs and Malayalam music industry has made great progress in variety and popularity.
Some of the new singers are :
Alaipayuthe
Ishtam
Vakkozhi
Chittatin Kaavil
Chocolate
Ryme and rhythm are two things predominantly influencing the malayalm folk music. Kerala’s devotional music is influenced with different culture found there.
Violin, Mandolin, Thabala and Mridangam are the malayam music instruments. Muthuswami Deekshithar, Thyagaraja Swamikal, Shemmankudi Sreenivasan and Chembai Vaidyanatha Bhagavathar are some of the famous Carnatic singers.
It really took some time for malayam music to pick up but the singers like K.P. Udayabhanu, Kanukara Purushothaman and A.M. Raja changes the face of malayalm music and people started appreciating malayalm music.
Some of the famous female singers are Janaki, P. Leela and P. Susheela. Even many hindi singers like lata mangeasker, Asha Bhonsle gave their voice for malaylam songs.
K.J Yesudas : is the singer of Malayalam singer and has been known for his contributions to malayalm music industry, He popularized the malayalm music and famous for his youthful voice. He is master in Carnatic music and winner of many national awards.