Tamil Eelam Music Band
The Tamil Eelam struggle songs associated with the Tamil Eelam armed struggle movement (Liberation Tamil Tigers of Tamil Eelam) were released either directly by the organization themselves or on behalf of the broader liberation struggle. These compositions, widely known as motion songs, knight songs, or uprising songs, are remarkable for their portrayal of Tamil Eelam’s emotions, challenges, and struggles. They became effective and passionate outfits, fostering a sense of unity and purpose among the youth and the community toward the collective vision of TamilEelam, which the armed movement worked to bring to life through their struggle.
The uprising songs arose during a time when the armed struggle was deeply intertwined with the community’s aspirations for self-determination and justice. Firstly, the songs was released from the neighbouring state of Tamil Nadu. The songs were written by Eelam poets like Puthuvai Rathinathurai, Kasi Ananthan and from Tamil Nadu poets like Inkulab. Musicians like D.M. Selandarajan, Mano, Malaysia Vasudevan, Jayachandran, P. Susila, Vani Jayaram and Suvarnalatha sang the songs. L. Vaithiyanathan composed many songs.
Even during the period of occupation by the so-called Indian Peace Keeping Forces in Tamil Eelam, who were accused of committing war crimes under the guise of peacekeeping, songs from the neighboring Tamil state of Tamil Nadu remained a source of inspiration and solidarity. It was in the early nineties that uprising songs flourished in Eelam, especially in Yazhpanam (Jaffna).
In response to the growing need for musical expression, the Liberation movement encouraged and supported the development of local musicians, ensuring that the creation of songs remained within the Tamil Eelam community. A music group was formed in Batticaloa, which flourished and produced a vast repertoire of songs that resonates deeply with the people.
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