8 min
Music
Aukhay Painday
A kafi about hard roads, in the voice of a man who spent decades singing at the shrines before anyone recorded him.
About the artist
Sain Zahoor
Sain Zahoor sang for decades at the Sufi shrines of Punjab before anyone recorded him. He travelled between them on foot, in the embroidered dress and with the ektara that have become his signature, singing the kalams of Bulleh Shah and other Punjabi Sufi poets.
He made no record until 2006, when a BBC World Music award nomination arrived on the strength of word of mouth alone. He has performed internationally since, but the shrine remains the setting his music comes from.
Upcoming events
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Talks & videos
Watch before you attend.
Short introductions and longer conversations, to hear this artist in their own words.
14 min
Music
Allah Allah Hoo
The wandering singer of the Punjabi shrines with his ektara and ankle bells, on the divine name.
7 min
Music
Aik Alif
Bulleh Shah's verse on the single letter alif, sung with the band Noori: everything learned, set beside the one thing that matters.
Path
The wider context.
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Love & remembrance
Sufism
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