Thaalam
Artists: Job, Charan and Yakzan
Label: Manorama Music
This album comes as a welcoming change from run-off-the-mill “romantic” songs which dons the Malayalam music album scene these days. I can say that these youngsters have real talent in them. The major highlight of this album is a folk song with western sounds rendered by Malayalam actor Nedumudi Venu. This song also has Piano works by Stephen Devassy and guitar by “Avial” fame Rex. The entire album has been produced well, good compositions and orchestration. Check out one of their songs below:
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Swarathma
Artists/Band Members: Vasu Dixit, Pavan Kumar, Sanjeev Nayak, Monty Manuel, Jishnu Dasgupta and Varun
Label: Virgin Records
Swarathma comes with a fresh fusion sound. A mix of Indian folk with western and Indian sounds. You will hear the sounds of Violin, Thavil etc mixed beautifully with guitars and drums. Probably the only other music band I can remember of with the same calibre is Silk Route and that reminds me of how long it has been since we have heard something good and original.
Listen to their tracks online from here.
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Mariam Matossian
Genre: Armenian Folk Songs
I recently stumbled upon Mariam’s website through Twitter and got addicted to her voice. Even though I did not understand a word of what she sings, her voice and the music brings in a soothing effect. Listen to the songs available on the top left side navigation bar in her website.