Musique du Pakistan
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Music of Pakistan: religious music and Soufi music ep.1/2
A documentary directed by Yves Billon.
During their meetings, those who practice soufism listen to the poems sung by their masters, “the Qhawali”. This traditional music, enhanced by new literary and musical elements, has become the most popular in Pakistan. Today, masters like Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan and Pataney Khan are the greatest heirs of this […]
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Music of Pakistan: the serie
A documentary directed by Yves Billon.
Episode 1 : Music of Pakistan: religious music and Soufi music
During their meetings, those who practice soufism listen to the poems sung by their masters, “the Qhawali”. This traditional music, enhanced by new literary and musical elements, has become the most popular in Pakistan.
Today, masters like Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan and Pataney […]
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Music of Pakistan: music of Balouchistan ep.2/2
A documentary directed by Yves Billon.
The Baloutchi people occupy a vast territory covering half of western Pakistan. Faithful to their atavism of nomads, the Baloutchis wander the frontier zones of Afghanistan, the Iranian Khorasan, and the Persian Gulf. Their language and customs bear witness of their Aryan origins. Having converted to Islam very early, the […]
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