Mappila Songs, Mappila Paatt, Kerala

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/v/5qlA3o0h4g4?f=user_uploads&app=youtube_gdata] Mappila Paatt also known as Mappila Songs are traditional folk Muslim songs of Malayalam. They are mostly sung by the members of the Muslim community in Malabar in Kerala state, India. For more information on this video click – www.indiavideo.org Video by invismultimedia.com

Kakkarissi Natakam

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/v/qVFwMCu0wzE?f=user_uploads&app=youtube_gdata] Video of Kakkarissi Natakam, a folk theatre form of Kerala. It is noted for simple modes of expression and humour including social satire. This theatre form is believed to have originated around the 1750s. Most often stories from the ancient epics form the themes. Social satire is a major feature of this art form Read more about Kakkarissi Natakam[…]

Poorakkali

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/v/Wf4q4tvTZeQ?f=user_uploads&app=youtube_gdata] Video of Poorakkali, a ritual dance of Kerala. This traditional art form is performed by men during Poorams or festivals in Bhagavathy temples. This art form is popular in northern Kerala. Dancers themselves sing and keep rhythm by movements of the foot and clapping of hands. Copyright of this video vests with Department of Read more about Poorakkali[…]