Veteran Mappilapattu Composer Kozhikode Aboobacker Dies at 80
Kozhikode Aboobacker, a veteran Mappilapattu composer, singer, and tablist, passed away at age 80 after a prolonged illness following a stroke. He composed over 3,000 songs in the traditional Malabar Muslim folk genre and collaborated with renowned artists like G. Devarajan, Bombay Ravi, and playback singers including K J Yesudas and K S Chithra. Aboobacker began his career with M.S. Baburaj's troupe and remained active in music until shortly before his death. He is survived by his family.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is positive (62/100). Lens Score 31/100.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–75/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
news18 broke this story on 1 Sept, 04:47 am. Other outlets followed.
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