Pakistani Folk

Pakistani folk music is a rich and diverse genre deeply rooted in the cultural and regional traditions of Pakistan. It features a variety of styles and instruments, reflecting the country's multifaceted ethnic heritage. Typical instruments include the dholak, harmonium, and sitar, creating vibrant, rhythmic melodies that support compelling vocal performances. This genre often addresses themes of love, spirituality, and social issues, with poetic lyrics drawing from Sufi mysticism, Punjabi folklore, and other regional narratives. Artists like Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan brought global recognition to the genre, popularizing its emotional depth and spiritual resonance.

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Thoughts
Single - Released June 5, 2025

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Abdul Aziz Baloch
Abdul Raheem Baloch
Afshan Zebi
Allah Dino Junejo
Azeem Baloch
Baqir Sanjrani
Ghulam Jan Baloch
Hamza Malik
Hassan & Roshaan
Manzoor Sakhirani
Master Chander
Master Manzoor
Munawar Mumtaz Molai
Nehaal Naseem
Nighat Naz
Syed Tajamul
Yasir Musakhelvi
Zarina Baloch
Nehaal Naseem
Hassan & Roshaan
Hamza Malik
Master Manzoor
Manzoor Sakhirani
Baqir Sanjrani
Syed Tajamul
Zarina Baloch
Master Chander
Yasir Musakhelvi
Nighat Naz
Afshan Zebi
Abdul Aziz Baloch
Abdul Raheem Baloch
Munawar Mumtaz Molai
Ghulam Jan Baloch
Azeem Baloch
Allah Dino Junejo