Chenda: The Talking Drum of Kerala

Chenda is a popular percussion instrument in Kerala. It is a drum used both as a solo and an accompanying instrument. Chenda is played in religious rituals and in many temple festivals. This article illustrates the making of Chenda and the art of playing Chenda.

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Society and Culture in South Asia
Published
2024-12-01
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https://doi.org/10.1177/23938617241292873
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Social and Economic Development in India
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Chenda: The Talking Drum of Kerala

Vishnu Achutha Menon
Society and Culture in South Asia
Social and Economic Development in India
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Chenda: The Talking Drum of Kerala

Vishnu Achutha Menon
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Abstract

Chenda is a popular percussion instrument in Kerala. It is a drum used both as a solo and an accompanying instrument. Chenda is played in religious rituals and in many temple festivals. This article illustrates the making of Chenda and the art of playing Chenda.

Society and Culture in South AsiaVol. 12(1)
Central University of Tamil Nadu (IN)
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Social and Economic Development in India
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