About Mappila song
Mappila song is a music genre. It is usually classed as a form of Islamic music and Malayali folk music.
From Wikipedia
Mappila songs (or Mappila Paattu) are a folklore Muslim song genre rendered to lyrics, within a melodic framework (Ishal), in Arabi Malayalam by the Mappilas of the Malabar region in Kerala, India. Mappila songs have a distinct cultural identity, while at the same time remaining closely linked to the cultural practices of Kerala.
The songs often use words from Persian, Hindustani, and Tamil, apart from Arabic and Malayalam, but the grammatical syntax is always based in Malayalam. They deal with themes such as religion, love, satire, and heroism, and are often sung at marriages, get-togethers and family functions. Mappila Paattu form an integral part of the heritage of Malayalam literature today and is regarded by some as the most popular branch of Malayalam literature, enjoyed by all Malayali communities in Kerala and Beary-speaking communities of Karnataka.
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Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Mappila song.
- ↑ Islamic music
- ↑ Malayali folk music
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What is Mappila song?
Mappila song is a music genre. It is usually classed as a form of Islamic music and Malayali folk music.