Papara Jazz

Afro Blue The Song Used for the Papara Jazz Project Mongo Santamaria's "Afro Blue" was used for this project. This song was originally published on the 1959 album Mongo by Fantasy Records and later reprinted on Afro-Roots by Prestige Records in 1972. This piece was chosen for its compelling 6/8 vibe and percussive rhythms, which effectively bridged the genres which explored. Reference link 1: https://youtu.be/YbE7jf_Hp5w Reference link 2: https://youtu.be/0BlViAjBKmI

What is ‘Papara’ music? The Papara also known as ‘Molam’ is a style of music native to Sri Lanka with South Indian, Portuguese, Dutch, and British influences. It is musically rich with rhythmic patterns, especially polyrhythms played on a variety of percussion instruments and melodious tunes close to the heart of locals played mainly on the Trumpet with the occasional addition of other wind instruments such as the Trombone and Saxophone. The Papara music is usually played in sporting events and cultural events such as the perahera, weddings, and social gatherings. It is safe to say that it has the potential to make, not only a Sri Lankan, but anyone dance to its 6/8 groove. What This Research Is About Papara music holds a significant cultural and musical heritage in Sri Lanka, yet there is a notable absence of high-quality recordings that capture its live energy and essence. This research aims to address these gaps by exploring innovative sound engineering techniques and genre fu...