In the Variety Entertainment there was an item: a 'Viridu'
Viridu, like our folk tales, has come down from generation to generation. A Viridu singer is a talented person who makes up his verse with the beat of his little circular drum, "rabana" as he sings. It is part of our culture. Even today we see the Viridu singer in public places like the bus stand, railway station or market where people for entertainment.
The 'Viridu singer' entertains the public in a simple way. The verse he composes is in simple and colloquial language. He selects current incidents and events with universal interest such as love, sorrow, happiness, jealousy, bravery, treachery, betrayal, heroism. Often the narration includes dialogues. The repetition and regular rhyming patterns along with the rhythm make it interesting. When it is accompanied by music and dance, it attracts the listener. The singer uses a small 'rabana' (tambourine) to produce the rhythm. A highly talented Viridu singer is capable of entertaining the public with impromptu 'Viridu' irrespective of time, place or person.
The English 'ballad' is similar to our 'viridu'. There are traditional ballads as well as literary ballads. However, in the modern society, the ballad singer or the Viridu singer is fading from his original place, and becoming limited to the stage.
Viridu, like our folk tales, has come down from generation to generation. A Viridu singer is a talented person who makes up his verse with the beat of his little circular drum, "rabana" as he sings. It is part of our culture. Even today we see the Viridu singer in public places like the bus stand, railway station or market where people for entertainment.The 'Viridu singer' entertains the public in a simple way. The verse he composes is in simple and colloquial language. He selects current incidents and events with universal interest such as love, sorrow, happiness, jealousy, bravery, treachery, betrayal, heroism. Often the narration includes dialogues. The repetition and regular rhyming patterns along with the rhythm make it interesting. When it is accompanied by music and dance, it attracts the listener. The singer uses a small 'rabana' (tambourine) to produce the rhythm. A highly talented Viridu singer is capable of entertaining the public with impromptu 'Viridu' irrespective of time, place or person.
The English 'ballad' is similar to our 'viridu'. There are traditional ballads as well as literary ballads. However, in the modern society, the ballad singer or the Viridu singer is fading from his original place, and becoming limited to the stage.
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