How the indie music scene in Malayalam fared in 2021
The Hindu
Looking back at some of the notable independent music productions this year
As the entertainment industry went on recovery mode in 2021 after a pandemic-hit 2020, the indie music scene in Malayalam saw productions with distinct soundscapes. The early part of the year had rap and hip-hop music holding sway. There were experimental projects as well, such as blending of Carnatic music and symphonic orchestra, medley and rap, EDM and regional folk..... Some songs went viral because of catchy lyrics and presentation.
Like 2020, rappers were on a roll this year too. Kochi Music Foundation (KMF) organised ‘Para’ (Say), a digital hip-hop music festival that featured MC Cooper, Vedan, Street Academics, Fejo, Blesslee, Aditi Nair (Rap Kid), Marthyan, Irfana Hameed, Manushyar, Neeraj Madhav (NJ), A.B.I, Indulekha Warrier and Vaishnavi Avees (Vivzy).