Allah Bachayo Khoso

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Allah Bachayo Khoso
الله بچايو کوسو (
Shah Abdul Latif Bhitai

Allah Bachayo Khoso (Sindhi: الله بچايو کوسو; 1935–2012) was a popular Sindhi Folk artist and Alghoza player.[1]

Early life

He was born in 1935 at village Dadun, taluka Bulri Shah Karim, Tando Muhammad Khan District, Sindh, Pakistan.[2]

Career

He stated playing Alghoza in early age and got popularity in 1976. He was disciple of

Shah Abdul Latif Bhitai award. He was well aware of Sindhi classical music.[3][4] He had played Alghoza with legendary singer Madam Noor Jehan during war between India and Pakistan in1965 in Lahore at Vagha border. His recorded performance was part of Sindhi film Chandoki.[2] He became the famous icon in the Sindhi folk music performance.[5][6]

Death

He died on 5 December 2012 and was buried at his hometown.[2]

References

  1. ^ Yusuf, Zohra (1988). Rhythms of the lower Indus: perspectives on the music of Sindh. Dept. of Culture and Tourism, Govt. of Sindh.
  2. ^ a b c "Veteran alghoza player dies". 7 December 2012.
  3. ^ "Allah Bachayo Khoso, alghoza". sean.mcgivern.me.uk. Retrieved 30 January 2020.
  4. ^ "Allah Bachayo Khoso & Ensemble – Sur sorath Lyrics". musiXmatch. Retrieved 30 January 2020.
  5. ^ The Herald. Pakistan Herald Publications. 1993.
  6. ^ "pride Daughter of the North West Malalai has proved that she is worthy of the name". jang.com.pk. Retrieved 31 January 2020.