Surando

Surando is an ancient traditional Sindhi musical instrument.¹² It is played by musicians in Sindh, Kutch, Rajasthan, and Balochistan.³⁴⁵ The term "Surando" is derived from the Persian word "Surayindah," meaning "producer of tunes."²

In the literature

One of the Sindhi folktales by Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai is Sorath Rai Diyach. In this tale, Bijal, a charan, plays the Surando, and the king, Rai Diyach, is so impressed by the music that he agrees to Bijal's request for his head as a sacrifice in honour of the Surando music.⁶

References

Rafi, Haneen (2015-06-01). "An evening of Japanese traditional music". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 2024-02-04.
Balocu, Nabī Bak̲h̲shu K̲h̲ānu (2012). Musical Instruments of the Lower Indus Valley of Sindh. Culture Department, Government of Sindh.
"Resonance of heritage: Sindhi musicians willing to give away life for Sur". The Express Tribune. 2013-12-02. Retrieved 2024-02-04.
Yusuf, Zohra (1988). Rhythms of the Lower Indus: Perspectives on the Music of Sindh. Department of Culture and Tourism, Government of Sindh.
"About Kutch". www.panjokutch.org.in. Retrieved 2024-02-04.
Jadia, Umesh (1999). Kachchh: An Introduction to the Historical Places, Textile Embroideries, Arts & Crafts Etc. of Kachchh. Radhey Screen Printing.

[1] Rafi, Haneen (2015-06-01). "An evening of Japanese traditional music". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 2024-02-04.

[:0-2] Balocu, Nabī Bak̲h̲shu K̲h̲ānu (2012). Musical Instruments of the Lower Indus Valley of Sindh. Culture Department, Government of Sindh.

[3] "Resonance of heritage: Sindhi musicians willing to give away life for Sur". The Express Tribune. 2013-12-02. Retrieved 2024-02-04.

[4] Yusuf, Zohra (1988). Rhythms of the Lower Indus: Perspectives on the Music of Sindh. Department of Culture and Tourism, Government of Sindh.

[5] "About Kutch". www.panjokutch.org.in. Retrieved 2024-02-04.

[6] Jadia, Umesh (1999). Kachchh: An Introduction to the Historical Places, Textile Embroideries, Arts & Crafts Etc. of Kachchh. Radhey Screen Printing.

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