Kashmiri Music
Kashmiri music: a show of ethnicity all the way
When someone wants to see the perfect show of ethnic music, consisting of all
the traditions of India then the Kashmiri music is an answer. There is a
reflection of musical heritage along with the cultural inheritance of the state
of Jammu and Kashmir. There is the perfect blend of the ethnic music of the
regions of India and Pakistan on the music of the Kashmir. In fact since Kashmir
lies in the close proximity to Eastern Asia, Central Asia and Southern Asian the
music that has evolved as a unique mix of music of all these regions.
Although if the Kashmiri music is considered in totality it mostly and aptly
resembles the music of Central Asia, the musical instruments and the musical
scales used there.
Musical forms of the Kashmiri music
Chakri: this is one of the most famous forms of music of Kashmir. The specific
feature of this music form is that it is a type of folk music very well known
among the masses, and also liked by the native people of Kashmir. People here
are so fond of this music because in nit the traditional instruments such as the
rabab, the sarangi, the harmonium and the nout are used and when people listen
to such a nice music they feel themselves connected with their land. It is so
well renowned because thi8s musical form was used to tell the famous love
stories of Laila-Majnun, Yousuf-Zulaikha, etc. Chakri ends with the fast notes
which are played differently. A few famous Chakri players are Abdur Rasheed
Hafiz, Gulam Hassan Sofi, Gulam Mohammad Dar, Gulam Nabi Sheikh
Ladishah: it is a way of singing quite different from the above form of Kashmiri
music. This form of music is sarcastically sung by the singers. These songs show
the contemporary situation of the surroundings in the social and political
context. They are highly appreciated and liked by the listeners as they are
quite humorous in nature. These songs present the truth in front of everybody
and this is the reason that at times it is very tough to digest it. As a whole
this form of Kashmiri music is highly significant form.
There are some more musical forms of Kashmiri music which are performed,
listened and liked by the natives of Kashmir. They include Rouf or wanwun, which
is a traditional dance form of Kashmir. No musical instrument is required for
this and this is performed during the time of marriage. Sufiana Kalam is another
musical form of Kashmir which gives it a specific place altogether. It is a
classical form of music, which uses its own ragas and instruments such as tabla,
sitar, wasool, along with santoor.
All these are the praised by everyone. Classical music is another form of music
which is the specialty of the Hindus of Kashmir. This music is principally
influenced by the classical composition of India. Instruments such as sitar are
used in this. Santoor is one of the most popular musical instruments.
All the above facts show that music is lying in the roots of Kashmir and this
pushes people throughout the world to come here again and again and enjoy the
beauty as well as the melody of music of Kashmir.