KANNIYAKUMARI: The financial and social plights of the traditional artistes devoted to playing "chenda melam", the cylindrical percussion instrument that brings loudness and vibrancy to every ...

In most weddings, the families are keen to hire ‘chenda melam’ groups from Kerala, say the planners. Chenda melam, a traditional musical instrument of Kerala, is becoming an integral part of f ...

He truly won the hearts of the audience by embracing Indian culture, as he appeared on the stage with Chenda Melam (a traditional percussion ensemble from Kerala). Representing his home state ...

Her performance was praise by many people. A woman from Kerala has mesmerised social media users by performing with Shinkari Melam artists on the chenda. For the unversed, a chenda is a ...

The appeal of Chenda at the State School Arts Festival continues to be on the rise. The Chenda Melam (Higher Secondary category) and Thayambaka (High School) competitions held at GVHSS here on ...

The percussionists are part of Chenda Melam, which has been the most popular type of percussion in Kerala for countless years. It is an important part of every celebration in this region.

Taking the stage in California, he showcased his deep appreciation for Indian culture with a mesmerizing collaboration featuring the Chenda Melam, a traditional percussion ensemble from Kerala.

Thiruvathira Muthashi' is all set to debut on chenda on Tuesday, performing Chembada melam, at the age of 80. Malathy G Menon, a familiar face in the cultural scene of Kochi for more than 30 years ...

With the mushrooming of ‘chenda melam’ groups from neighbouring Kerala, the nadaswaram and thavil players in Thanjavur are getting a raw deal these days. With the mushrooming of ‘chenda ...

Shinkari melam troupes in Kerala are symbols of Dalit assertion. Temple festivals in Kerala are a meeting ground for diverse artistic expressions, including chenda melam, a majestic orchestration of ...

Kerala’s Shilpa Sreekumar went immediately viral for playing Chenda Melam wearing traditional saree at her wedding. Shilpa Sreekumar looked stunning in a red silk sari on her wedding day, but it was ...