Ramla Beegum
Ramla Beegum (3 November 1944 – 27 September 2023) was an Indian Mappilappatu singer and Kadhaprasangam artist from Kerala, known for her contributions to Mappilapattu, a traditional Muslim folk music genre. She is widely regarded as one of the pioneering female artists in Kerala to break through conservative societal norms, especially within the Muslim community as she was considered the first Muslim woman from Kerala to perform on stage, despite facing significant religious opposition. Her career spanned 55 years, lasting until her retirement in 2018.
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