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‘Sultan of Mappila songs’ Kozhikode Aboobacker passes away
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Kozhikode Aboobacker, a celebrated composer known as the 'Sultan of Mappila Songs,' has died at the age of 80. He leaves behind a prolific career spanning over three thousand compositions, deeply rooted in the Mappila musical tradition. His work included collaborations with renowned artists like Vijay Yesudas and K J Yesudas, highlighting his influence on the genre.
WHY IT MATTERS
This story matters because it marks the passing of a key figure in Mappila music, a cultural tradition with significant regional importance in Kerala.
Renowned Mappila music composer Kozhikode Aboobacker has passed away at eighty. He was known as the ‘Sultan of Mappila Songs’ and leaves a vast legacy. Aboobacker once helped a young Vijay Yesudas record a song for his birthday. K J Yesudas was surprised by his son’s beautiful rendition of the Mappila passage. His extensive career produced over three thousand melodies for the tradition.
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