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Indus Blues: A film documenting the struggles of Pakistani folk artists
The Ismaili Centre Dubai, in collaboration with the Consulate General of Pakistan, Dubai, held a programme in the presence of members of the diplomatic corps, featuring Indus Blues, a film directed by Jawad Sharif, which documents the struggles of Pakistani folk artists in keeping their art alive.
A Saroz player from Baluchistan is quoted as saying that when peace and love die then no one cares about music. The film takes one through all four provinces of Pakistan examining craftsmen and artists who are the last generation to create and play indigenous instruments including the boreendo, alghoza and others.
The film was followed by a stunning live performance by three highly acclaimed folk musicians who feature in the film. The live performance began on an impactful note when a Sarinda player Ejaz Sarhadi and his son played the trumpet.
