I need the name of the sort of Gujar Khanian folk music where a bunch of guys sit around with tablas and this other long instrument with bells on it (kinda like two metal rods with little symbol things in the middle). They sit around playing the tabla and this symbol instrument and one bloke sings (if u can call it that) in Patwari. He sings about people in the village and real life situation type things. My father loves this type of music and I wanna buy him something/organise for him to go see some of it for his birthday but no1 seems to know what I’m talking about. I’m sure the name begins with T – like Turna or something. Do u know if this stuff is available on audio or video? From where can I buy it? Do these people ever do gigs?
Sobi, I am not sure where you are but if your are anywhere near New York/Washington area, there is going to be a Punjabi Folk music evening at Smithsonin the coming weekend. The performers are two Punjabi folk singers Babar Niazi and Javed Niazi, sons(or one son-in-law) of famous folk singer Tufail Niazi. I know it is not exactly what you are asking PaThwari but if your father likes folk he might like it.
Thanx Chann ji but i won't be able to afford the tickets from Bham to New York/Washington! My father is very particular about his music and this type of folk music is the only sort of music I've ever seen him enjoying.
I might just get him a pair of socks from the market.
Chann ji, barray ee **** **** o tussi. SanooN naee dassiya about this show and kuriyaaN nooN forun link tay link maar rayay o. Koi haal naee tharkee sikhaaN da vee.