Shuddha madalam is a drum from the South Indian state of Kerala. It is an indispensable accompaniment for the Kathakali and Mohini Attam dance forms. It is very similar to the mridangam.
Selected Video
Maddalam Maestro Shivan in Action
Kerala Percussion
India: Kerala Temple Festival 2
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