Samji Arattupuzha’s new song captures the nostalgia of Kerala church band music
‘O thappu kottu, thakilu kottu…,’ a new composition by veteran musician Samji Arattupuzha, instantly transports listeners to the courtyard of a Kerala church. The song, which dropped on YouTube two weeks ago, recreates the joyful verve of a Malayali Christmas carol. Samji employs drums and clarinet to create a textured soundscape that evokes a nostalgic…