Surando

The Surando is an ancient traditional Sindhi musical instrument. It is played by musicians in Sindh, Kutch, Rajasthan, and Balochistan. The term "Surando" is derived from the Persian word "Surayindah," meaning "producer of tunes."

In the literature

In the Sindhi folktale Sorath Rai Diyach, by Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai, Bijal is a charan who plays the Surando. The king, Rai Diyach, is so impressed by the music that he agrees to Bijal's request for his head as a sacrifice in honour of the Surando music.

References

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

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[1] Rafi, Haneen (2015-06-01). "An evening of Japanese traditional music". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 2024-02-04.

[:0-2] 1 2 Balocu, Nabī Bak̲h̲shu K̲h̲ānu (2012). Musical Instruments of the Lower Indus Valley of Sindh. Culture Department, Government of Sindh.

[3] "Resonance of heritage: Sindhi musicians willing to give away life for Sur". The Express Tribune. 2013-12-02. Retrieved 2024-02-04.

[4] Yusuf, Zohra (1988). Rhythms of the Lower Indus: Perspectives on the Music of Sindh. Department of Culture and Tourism, Government of Sindh.

[5] "About Kutch". www.panjokutch.org.in. Retrieved 2024-02-04.

[6] Jadia, Umesh (1999). Kachchh: An Introduction to the Historical Places, Textile Embroideries, Arts & Crafts Etc. of Kachchh. Radhey Screen Printing.