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Mappilapattu, is a genre of Muslim songs that are traditionally sung in the dialects of Malayalam. It's hard to imagine how these songs originated with Muslims living in Kerala, but they can be classified as early Arab-Indian fusion music. The lyrics are usually written with Arabic script and blend Indian, Persian, and Turkish influences. This folk song tradition is often seen as a celebration of the local identity and also as an assertion against the power of higher castes such as Brahmin priests who ruled over many villages historically. The poems talk about social justice for those marginalized by caste or class. They also describe the joy of being slave to Allah and living for His sake. Mappilapattu songs are usually accompanied by a thaku drum, which is called pakavu in Malayalam, with a tune similar to the one used in Mohiniyattam. The Mappilapattu songs were popular during the reign of Madhav Varma. Madhav Varma (1744–1820 CE) who ruled as the last independent ruler of Travancore, promoted Islam and Islamic education in Kerala. Madhav Varma was a great patron of literature and music and is himself said to be a poet and singer. Mappilapattu songs or ballads were written partly in Malayalam and partly in Arabic script. They were sung to the tune of famous Arabian Sindhi rhythms. They are composed by Moulana, Mullapally Pakkar, Ummetti Cheriyan etc., The poets include several names mostly Mappilas but also some non-Mappila Muslim poets. The songs are usually sung during marriage ceremonies, especially at the time of "Viduthalavum Makanum" ("Bringing the bridegroom home"). One of the most popular songs in this genre is Azhiyatha Anubhavam ("The Experience of Love"). Mappilapattu are also performed in western countries. The video shows one such performance in Bonn, Germany. Mappilapattu songs are also sung by the Mappilapattu artists. The video shows one such performance by Kalabhavan Mani. cfa1e77820

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