Malayalam is one of the most popular south Indian languages. Malayalam songs belong to kerala and Malayalam is its official state language. Kerala is better known as ‘God’s Own Country’ because of its wonderful tourism industry. One of the most visited travel destinations in India; Kerala has a rich cultural heritage. Music has played a major part in defining kerala’s cultural diversity.
Kerala is home to several religions, primarily Hindus, Muslims and Christians. The beautiful amalgamation of these cultures can be felt in kerala’s musical variety and profundity. The impact of this artistic and cultural variety can be seen in amazing assortment of Malay devotional songs.
Apart from travel, kerala is also famed for classical Carnatic music. Carnatic music is the most used form of music in Malayalam songs. Carnatic music is at the root of every other known genres of music in Kerala. Now a day’s fast music is more popular in kerala but at the same time classical Carnatic music has managed to maintain its uniqueness.
Malayalam songs reflect the age old combination of melody and rhythm. Malayalam songs have a fascinating feel about them. Malayalam songs possess varied genres of music. We can find every form of music in Malay songs, right from Carnatic music, Hindustani music to pop, folk, devotional and film music.
One distinctive thing about malayam songs is ‘Sopana Style’. Its basically rhythm, based on emotions. Sopana style is quite low in tempo but then, that makes it even more soothing to ears. The musical world of kerala has always accepted new changes.
The people of kerala hold varied interest in different forms of music. Yet, melody rules the roost when it comes to preferred songs. Film songs represent the most known form of Malayalam music. Like other parts of India, Malayalam films have always incorporated music as an important ingredient. These film songs have played no less part in popularizing Malayalam songs across many regions.