Kovai Naattuppura Paadalgal - Tamil

Kovai Naattuppura Paadalgal, translated as ‘Folk Songs of Coimbatore’ is a rich compilation of folk songs of this part of Tamil Nadu, which depict the routine life, emotions and stories of the people living here. The wide range of themes include love, loss, harvest, festivals and social commentary.

These folk song performances are usually accompanied by instruments like nadhaswaram, thavil, and jal tarang and are passed to the next generation orally. These songs are however preserved through efforts to document and preserve the same. These poems interest people with ancestral roots in Coimbatore and love to know about the stories and experiences of their community. The folk songs are also sought after by folk music enthusiasts, linguists, researchers, musicians and dancers who wish to implement this art in their work.