Kerala is abode to many religions. Christians made for a formidable population in this state. Kerala’s multicultural assortment beautifully reflects the contribution of Christian population. So many Malayalam songs are based upon Christian beliefs and traditions. Music of any place truly represents its cultural prosperity and diversity. That way, Malayalam Christian songs are mostly devotional in nature. They glorify the virtues of Jesus Christ and his deeds.
There have been many albums produced in the Malayalam music history. Few of the popular Christian songs are;
- Nanma Niranja
- Va Va Yesunadha
- Lokathil
- Maname Nee
- Aaradhikunnu
- Amala Manohari
- Ente Daivam
- Bathlehamele
- Yethu Papavum
- Kelkoo Swargasamgeetham
- Annorunal
- Vaa Vaa Vo
- Orunaalum
- Ithratholam Jayam Thanna
- Parisudhanaya Natha
- Njan Are Bhayappedum
- Karuthunnavan Njan allayo
- Sammodamayi
- Divyakarunyama
- Ente Yesu Enikku Nallavan
- Nee Thoovunna
- Vinchillayil
- Daivam Nammil
- Kunju Vava
- Vegam Varename
One of the most successful Malayalam Christian songs is ‘Kooduvittodiya’ from the album Jesus. Its lyrics go like this,
Kooduvittodiya aadil orennam
mulchedi kaattin mulpadarppil
abhayamekaan aarumillaathe
vivasanai kezhunnu naadha
vivasanai kezhunnu naadha
Kooduvittodiya aadil orennam
mulchedi kaattin mulpadarppil
abhayamekaan aarumillaathe
vivasanai kezhunnu naadha
vivasanai kezhunnu naadha
Kootam prinja aadine thedi
edayan alanju paathakalil
Kootam prinja aadine thedi
edayan alanju paathakalil
ghora vanathilum thazhvara kaattilum
aadine kandilla nallidayan
ghora vanathilum thazhvara kaattilum
aadine kandilla nallidayan
Kooduvittodiya aadil orennam
mulchedi kaattin mulpadarppil
Nooru nooraadukal dhoorathu poyittum
kandethy naadhan pirinjathine
Nooru nooraadukal dhoorathu poyittum
kandethy naadhan pirinjathine
ekanai njanethra sanjarichalum
koottinai neeyente charayille
ekanai njanethra sanjarichalum
koottinai neeyente charayille
Kooduvittodiya aadil orennam
mulchedi kaattin mulpadarppil
abhayamekaan aarumillaathe
vivasanai kezhunnu naadha
vivasanai kezhunnu naadha
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Great numbers of these songs are traditional Malayalam songs. Christian songs generally rely upon classical and folk music genres. What make these songs popular amongst masses are their simple lyrics. Because of this particular factor they are easily understandable and suitable for every age-group.
In recent times, modern musical themes have been incorporated with traditional Malayalam lyrics. Christian songs album which have recorded studendous success are; Gloria, Aathma Pravaham, Karunyavan, The Belief etc.