Alva Kuuto presents its self-titled debut album with eight Tulu songs

Art Kanara Trust presents Alva Kuuto's debut album with Tulu folk music, showcasing coastal culture and preserving ancient language.

Art Kanara Trust in association with Alva Kuuto, an eclectic Tulu folk band, hosted an exclusive listening session for the band’s self-titled debut album at the Kodial Guthu Centre for Art and Cultural Heritage on Sunday, March 23 here. The event drew music enthusiasts and cultural patrons eager to experience Alva Kuuto’s unique musical expression.

Introducing the band, its artist manager Seema Pai spoke about the origins of Alva Kuuto and the inspiration behind their work. Introducing the album, lead vocalist Praveen Alva said, “We have a beautiful language that is over 2,000 years old. Our effort is to keep creating in this language and keep it alive. With this album, we have tried to integrate various elements from our coastal lives and Tulu culture into songs.”

The session proceeded with the presentation of eight songs from the album, offering the audience a preview of the band’s artistic vision and musical craftsmanship. A highlight of the evening was the screening of the music video for the album’s eighth track, Pageyta Pugey. Director of Photography, Prithviraj Shastry, sharied insights into the video’s production. He said, “This is a language we have been brought up with. It is heart-warming to see Alva Kuuto’s efforts in preserving it through these songs. We worked on a shoestring budget and yet, we all gave our best.”

The full album Alva Kuuto is set for release in April, while the music video for Pageyta Pugey will premiere on the band’s official YouTube channel, ‘Alva Kuuto’, on March 28.