Surando Explained

Surando is an ancient traditional Sindhi musical instrument.[1] [2] It is played by many Sindhi musicians in Sindh, Kutch, Rajasthan and Balochistan.[3] [4] [5] The word Surando is derived from Persian word "Surayindah" which means the producer of tunes.

In the story of Sorath Rai Diyach

one of the Sindhi folktale of Sindh written by Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai is Sorath Rai Diyach, in which the Bijal a charan played Surando and the Rai Diyach the king was so impressed by the music of Surando, when the Bijal asked for his head, he gave his head in alter of Surando music.[6]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Rafi . Haneen . 2015-06-01 . An evening of Japanese traditional music . 2024-02-04 . DAWN.COM . en.
  2. Book: Balocu, Nabī Bak̲h̲shu K̲h̲ānu . Musical Instruments of the Lower Indus Valley of Sindh . 2012 . Culture Department, Government of Sindh . en.
  3. Web site: 2013-12-02 . Resonance of heritage: Sindhi musicians willing to give away life for Sur . 2024-02-04 . The Express Tribune . en.
  4. Book: Yusuf, Zohra . Rhythms of the Lower Indus: Perspectives on the Music of Sindh . 1988 . Department of Culture and Tourism, Government of Sindh . en.
  5. Web site: About Kutch . 2024-02-04 . www.panjokutch.org.in.
  6. Book: Jadia, Umesh . Kachchh: An Introduction to the Historical Places, Textile Embroideries, Arts & Crafts Etc. of Kachchh . 1999 . Radhey Screen Printing . en.

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