Sindhi music
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Music from Sindh
province is sung in Sindhi
, and is generally performed in either the "Baits" or "Waee" styles. The Baits style is vocal music in Sanhoon (low voice) or Graham
(high voice). Waee instrumental music is performed in a variety of ways using a string instrument. Waee, also known as Kafi, is found in the surrounding areas of Balochistan
, Punjab
, and Kutch.
by Shah Abdul Latif Bhitai include 30 Surs (chapters) which are sung as raags. The oldest publications of Shah Jo Risalo
contained some 36 Surs, but later most of the linguists discarded 6 Surs, as their language and content did not match with the Shah's style. Recently, Dr. Nabi Bakhsh Baloch, the most renowned linguist of Sindhi language has compiled and printed a new edition after 32 years of research in folk culture, language and history of Sindhi language
.
The traditional 30 Surs included in Shah Jo Risalo are:
Sindh
Sindh historically referred to as Ba'ab-ul-Islam , is one of the four provinces of Pakistan and historically is home to the Sindhi people. It is also locally known as the "Mehran". Though Muslims form the largest religious group in Sindh, a good number of Christians, Zoroastrians and Hindus can...
province is sung in Sindhi
Sindhi language
Sindhi is the language of the Sindh region of Pakistan that is spoken by the Sindhi people. In India, it is among 22 constitutionally recognized languages, where Sindhis are a sizeable minority. It is spoken by 53,410,910 people in Pakistan, according to the national government's Statistics Division...
, and is generally performed in either the "Baits" or "Waee" styles. The Baits style is vocal music in Sanhoon (low voice) or Graham
Graham
-People:*Graham , an English language masculine given name*Graham , an English language surname*Graeme , an English language surname*For people with "Graham" as a surname see Graham...
(high voice). Waee instrumental music is performed in a variety of ways using a string instrument. Waee, also known as Kafi, is found in the surrounding areas of Balochistan
Balochistan (Pakistan)
Balochistan is one of the four provinces or federating units of Pakistan. With an area of 134,051 mi2 or , it is the largest province of Pakistan, constituting approximately 44% of the total land mass of Pakistan. According to the 1998 population census, Balochistan had a population of...
, Punjab
Punjab region
The Punjab , also spelled Panjab |water]]s"), is a geographical region straddling the border between Pakistan and India which includes Punjab province in Pakistan and the states of the Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Chandigarh and some northern parts of the National Capital Territory of Delhi...
, and Kutch.
Shah Jo Raag
The traditional compilations of Shah Jo RisaloShah Jo Risalo
Shah Jo Risalo is the name of the compiled verses of Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai. Many scholars and linguists have published Shah Jo Risalo with their own compilations, hence many editions are available...
by Shah Abdul Latif Bhitai include 30 Surs (chapters) which are sung as raags. The oldest publications of Shah Jo Risalo
Shah Jo Risalo
Shah Jo Risalo is the name of the compiled verses of Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai. Many scholars and linguists have published Shah Jo Risalo with their own compilations, hence many editions are available...
contained some 36 Surs, but later most of the linguists discarded 6 Surs, as their language and content did not match with the Shah's style. Recently, Dr. Nabi Bakhsh Baloch, the most renowned linguist of Sindhi language has compiled and printed a new edition after 32 years of research in folk culture, language and history of Sindhi language
Sindhi language
Sindhi is the language of the Sindh region of Pakistan that is spoken by the Sindhi people. In India, it is among 22 constitutionally recognized languages, where Sindhis are a sizeable minority. It is spoken by 53,410,910 people in Pakistan, according to the national government's Statistics Division...
.
The traditional 30 Surs included in Shah Jo Risalo are:
- Bilawal
- Kalyaan
- Yaman Kalyaan
- Khanbhaat
- Suri Raag
- Samundi
- Sohni
- Sasui Aburi
- Maazuri
- Desi
- Kohyari
- Husaini
- Laila Chanesar
- Mumal Ranu
- Marvi
- Kaamod
- Ghatu
- Sorath
- Kedaro
- Sarang
- Asaa
- Ripp
- Khahori
- Barwo Sindhi
- Ramkali
- Kapa'iti
- Purab
- Karayal
- Pirbhati
- Dahar
Instruments used in Sindhi Music
Common instruments used in Sindhi regional music include:- EktaraEktaraEktara is a one-string instrument used in Bangladesh, India, Egypt, and Pakistan.thumb||EktaraIn origin the ektara was a regular string instrument of wandering bards and minstrels from India and is plucked with one finger...
known as Yaktaro in Sindhi - Tanpura known as Danburo in Sindhi
- Alghoza Flute
- BansuriBansuriThe bansuri is a transverse alto flute of Bangladesh, India and Nepal made from a single hollow shaft of bamboo with six or seven finger holes. An ancient musical instrument associated with cowherds and the pastoral tradition, it is intimately linked to the love story of Krishna and Radha, and is...
- PungiPungiThe pungi, also called the been, or bin is a wind instrument played by snake charmers in India. The pungi is similar to the Chinese Hulusi but has only two reed pipes, known as the "jivala". The pungi was improved to produce the Shehnai. The pungi originated in India and is still played by snake...
known as Been in Sindhi - Narr
- Naghara
- DholDholDhol can refer to any one of a number of similar types of double-headed drum widely used, with regional variations, throughout the Indian subcontinent and nearby regions. Its range of distribution in India and Pakistan primarily includes northern areas such as the Assam Valley, Bengal, Gujarat,...
- borrindo
Famous Sindhi Musicians
- Abida ParveenAbida ParveenAbida Parveen , is a Pakistani singer of Sindhi descent and one of the foremost exponents of Sufi music . She sings mainly ghazals, Urdu love songs, and her forte, Kafis, a solo genre accompanied by percussion and harmonium, using a repertoire of songs by Sufi poets...
- Ustad Muhammad JumanMuhammad JumanUstad Muhammad Juman was a modern Sindhi musician and classical singer. He was born in the village of Sorra, Balochistan, Pakistan.He was fond of music and went to Radio Pakistan in Karachi to start a career as a fiddler...
- Ustad Manzoor Ali Khan
- Ustad Muhammad Yousuf
- Zarina BalochZarina BalochZarina Baloch was a Pakistani folk music singer and composer. She was also an actress, writer, teacher, political and social worker....
- Shazia KhushkShazia KhushkShazia Khushk is a female Pakistani folk singer of Sindhi and Urdu languages. She is a very famous singer in Pakistan.-Career:...
- Mai BhaghiMai BhaghiMai Bhaghi is a legendary folk singer of Sindh. She was born in thar desert.Not much is known about her date of birth or death. Much of her songs are in thari language. Many of her songs have been telecasted from Pakistan Television.-See also:...
- Allan Faqir
- Sohrab FakirSohrab FakirSohrab Fakir [ Sindhi: سھراب فڨیر was a Sindhi Sufi singer. His full name is Sohrab Fakir Khaskhely. He was born in 1934 in Khairpur Mir's...
- Sarmad SindhiSarmad SindhiSarmad Sindhi was a popular Sindhi singer from Sindh, Pakistan. Sarmad Sindhi's real name was Rahman Mughal. He died in a car accident on December 27th, 1996....