Balleilakka – Stellenbosch University Choir

Balleilakka – Allahrakka Rahman (1967 - , India)
Arranged by Ethan Sperry
Conducted by André van der Merwe

Balleilakka is a popular song from the Tamil film “Sivaji” – “The Boss”.
The text is a tongue-twister, lamenting how traditional Indian culture is being subsumed,
listing the speaker’s memories of his homeland in increasingly faster syllabic patterns.

Choreography: Jordan Cridland & Chulu Makapela
Percussion: Liyema Jacobs; Siba Gobe; Kamva Tshekela & Karabo Dinelelo

Recording Technician: Gerhard Roux
Videography: Jorrie van der Walt (DOP, Empty Canvas Productions)
Video Editing: Charl Folscher (Empty Canvas Productions)
Post Production Supervisor: Wilhelm Conradie (Lemon Slice Post)
Colourist: Henry Rheeder

Recorded on 6 October 2024 in Endler Hall, Stellenbosch University Konservatorium.

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