Thiruvananthapuram, Sept. 25 -- The indigenous musical traditions of Valluvanad will come alive at the 18th International Documentary and Short Film Festival of Kerala (IDSFFK), with Vayali Bamboo Music presenting a special performance on the second day of the festival.
Vayali, based in Arangottukara in Thrissur district, brings together Kerala's indigenous folk music and a range of bamboo instruments, seeking to showcase the cultural heritage of the Nila river region through art and music.
The flute forms the lead instrument of the Vayali Bamboo Orchestra, while its repertoire includes Mulam Chenda, Mulam Thudi and Mazha Mooli. The performance reflects local artistic traditions, ritual practices and indigenous knowledge systems associate...