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M.A. in Kathakali Sangeetham is a 2-year postgraduate program designed for students who wish to specialize in the vocal music tradition of Kathakali, the classical dance-drama of Kerala. The course provides in-depth training in ragas, talas, and compositions specific to Kathakali, emphasizing expressive singing (Bhava Sangeetham) to enhance dramatic storytelling. Students acquire practical and theoretical knowledge through voice culture training, musicology, and performance practice. The curriculum also includes research methodologies, the history of Kathakali, and interdisciplinary studies with other classical music traditions. Graduates of this program can pursue careers as performers, teachers, composers, or researchers in the field of Indian classical music. The course is typically offered by renowned institutions specializing in performing arts.
