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Manikam’s wife’s voice was very sweet; she sang at every funeral ceremony. Tea, betel leaves and areca nuts would be her wage for singing at funerals. She used to sing for all Chieftains, Landlords, Village minors, bigwigs and now for Kalluchaye ; God ! How did she know all these funeral elegies!
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Ten years ago, Chinna would surprise everyone, while he played the Thappu… he would dance
Wearing anklets, to the beat of Kulunthiraan’s song*. With such mastery he would play for marriages, ear boring festivals and death. He used to train the Pariah boys in his street. But these days he could not play to that extent.
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