Oppari

Oppaari Song

An Oppari is type of a folk song in the southern part of India, especially in Tamil Nadu and in North-East Sri Lanka where Tamils live. Many people across different communities use this "Oppari" to express their sadness on a person's death. It is sung by females during a death ceremony. The song-format does not follow any set pattern, where the lyrics are sung impromptu, mostly improvised and speak about the life of the person who has died. It is rich in word play with names and events associated with the deceased person. Colorful local idioms also decorate the lyrics. Unfortunately, such a tradition is now literally and figuratively dying out.


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