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Oppana |
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Oppana
is the name of an ‘isal’ in mappilappattu.
Oppana gained prominence, when native people tried to
perform mappilappattu in visual form. In ancient times
it was performed mainly in occasions like marriages,
circumcision cerimony etc. Oppana has different forms
like Murukkam, Murukkathilchadu, Murukkathil Churuttu
Chadu etc. In Oppana, women stand in circle and clap
together with Mappilapattu – Ancient as well as
extemporaneous. Costumes used in this dance form are
the traditional mappila dresses like pullithuni, thattam,
mathav and ornaments of ancient model. The songs have
a very important place in Oppana. The literature, tune,
rhythm and sound should be taken into consideration
when we compose the songs. In the beginning it was anoppana
– men performing Oppana – but later women
took the lead. |
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Dhuffmutt |
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Majority
of the people believe that Duffmutt is an art form originated
from Lakshadeep, but there is also another group who
is supporting the idea that it is a native Arabian art.
In history there is instances of an art form like Duffmutt
around BC300. In some other parts of the world it is
known in some other names like Udoof, thoof etc. Duff
is a musical instrument with the shape of a mini drum
with leather covering only on one side.The artistes
beat on the Duffu, the leader of the group sings the
lead, while the others form the chorus and move in circles.
At the time of Duffmutt the performers will sing ‘Hudum
Swalat’.The songs are often tributes to martyrs,
heroes and saints. |
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Kolkali |
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It
is an art form originated in Kerala and very popular
in the Mappila community in Malappuram. There are two
types of Kolkkali in practice. One is ‘Thalakkali’
and the second is ‘Kurikkalum Kuttikalum’. |
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Cheenimuttu (
Muttum Viliyum ) |
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It
enjoys the same status as Panchavadyam in malabar. Cheenimuttu
is a combination of Chenda, Cheriya chenda and cheeni.
It is also known as ‘Mappila Shehnai’ because
it uses a pipe like instrument that resembles ‘Shehanai’.
It uses Mappilapattu from ‘Vydyar Krithikal’. |
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Hindustani Music |
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Hindustani
music has a unique place in the musical history of Malappuram.
It came to Malappuram through the travelers from north
India. They taught the native people the art of singing
and playing musical instruments. They also performed
exceptionally well in the ‘Mehfills’, which
lasted for the entire night. The main places of these
musical gatherings were Malappuram, Tirur and Ponnani.
Their devotees and supporters carried the legacy forward.
Ustad Bichamu, Ustad Sadakkathulla, Pandit Ramrao Mankeshkkar,
Ustad Kumar, Ustad Tirursha, Vincent Master, Ustad Yusef
Khan are a few to be named.
They loved music more than anything else and lost all
their belongings to the cause of the development and
advancement of music. Many of them were in a very miserable
condition at the end of their life.
After many decades, Malappuram still keep the sweet
memories in its heart. There are many organizations,
which teach Hindustani music now also. ‘SARGAM’
(formerly Rinkostar) is a prominent one in this field.
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