| Malayalam Music is an age old form of Indian | | | | attributed to the Malayalam literature including the |
| music that is exemplified by its unique instrumental | | | | popular Vatakkan Pattukal and Thekkan Pattukal |
| beats. It belongs to the state of Kerala whose | | | | dealing with varieties of themes and expressions. |
| cultural legacy and philosophical values are | | | | Many of the folk songs are originally poems that |
| incorporated in the music and songs. As the state | | | | are beautifully transformed into melodious songs |
| is known for its magical wonders with respect to | | | | with greater energy and dynamism. |
| scenic beauty and nature's charm, so is the charm | | | | With the growing popularity of this genre of |
| and magic of Malayalam music. Kerala's wondrous | | | | music, Malyalam movie songs also became popular |
| beauty and cultural heritage is deep rooted in the | | | | on the chart busters. There are many movies |
| outstanding music and songs. | | | | whose popularity revolves in and around the hit |
| The traditional form of Malayalam music is Sopana | | | | numbers. Soundtracks in the movies are mind |
| Music or Sopana Sangeetam that was influenced | | | | blowing and keep the viewers calm yet energetic |
| from the Bhakti Cult Movement held in Kerala. | | | | before the screen. |
| This form clearly expresses the feelings and | | | | The modern styles like rap, rock, and hip-hop |
| different moods of the singer or the actor. Then | | | | music have also influenced the Malayalam genre in |
| was introduced the melam form that is mainly | | | | a great way. Fused with westernization, the form |
| performed during festivals and temple rituals. | | | | of music has become even more rocking and |
| After that many other genres were introduced | | | | astounding. Every time songs are played listeners |
| with the introduction of new musical instruments | | | | are drawn towards the dance floor or are forced |
| and advancements in music industry. | | | | to tap their feet on the energetic musical beats. |
| Some of the common types popular in the | | | | Chitra, Sreekumar, Yesudas, and Jayachandran |
| present day are folk, pop, rock, hip-hop, and | | | | are the iconic Malayalam singers who have |
| movie songs. Folk songs have beautiful lyrics with | | | | created their own prominent place in the industry. |
| amazing beats and rhythm and are mostly | | | | The introduction of internet has made the reach |
| characterized by the lifestyle or profession of | | | | to wide number of songs more easy, convenient, |
| some known or recognized personality. 'Pulayas' is | | | | and comfortable. Hot numbers sung by these |
| one of those whose lifestyle, profession, and | | | | singers are available for free download on various |
| beliefs is widely acclaimed in a bunch of Malayalam | | | | online sources. |
| folk songs. A bunch of these songs are also | | | | |