Balikkala: Re-staging a lost ritual art|Documentary
Balikkala is a ritual art, practiced by the Malayar community of northern Kerala. Performed for the health and well-being of women, it has g
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Balikkala | Watch the full Performance
Balikkala is a traditional folk art from North Malabar, Kerala, with historical roots in the Malaya community, who traditionally...
ARPO releases Koothu Kondakkari, first music video from Earthlore Season 1
‘Koothu Kondakari’ is a traditional composition of the Irular community featuring the National award-winning singer Nanjiyamma along with...
The story of a sorcerer | Documentary on a Malaya Manthravadi
Rajan Panikker is a Sorcerer (Mandrikan) from Kozhikode (Kerala). In this video by Team Arpo, he explains the story of the Malaya...
Song of Poomathai Ponnamma: Njattippattu
Listen to the captivating rendition of an old folk song performed by Madhavi Amma and her friends for northern Kozhikode. This heartfelt...
Watch: Breaking Barriers as the First Female Thirayattam Performer
Thirayattam, a traditional ritualistic dance form performed in the sacred groves of South Malabar, has long been a bastion of male...
The Beat of Tradition: Umesh PK's Thudi Resonates with Malavettuvar Folklore
Umesh PK, an award-winning artist from the Malavettuvar community in Kerala, shares his insights with ARPO regarding his community's...
Paathappattu- When a traditional death song inspired a super-hit movie song
About Paathappattu of Pulaya community that inspired the super-hit Malayalam movie song Pala Palli Puthuppalli in movie Kaduva
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