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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Abdul Raheem Baloch
Akhtar Chanal Zahri
Alam Lohar
Inayat Hussain Bhatti
Manzoor Sakhirani
Master Chander
Najma Khanum
Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan
Pathanay Khan
Reshma
Sabri Brothers
Sanam Marvi
Sanwal Esakhelvi
Shaukat Ali
Syed Tajamul
Zarina Baloch
Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan
Sabri Brothers
Sanam Marvi
Reshma
Shaukat Ali
Sanwal Esakhelvi
Alam Lohar
Manzoor Sakhirani
Pathanay Khan
Akhtar Chanal Zahri
Syed Tajamul
Inayat Hussain Bhatti
Master Chander
Zarina Baloch
Najma Khanum
Abdul Raheem Baloch