Idu Sharif (FINAL PART 3) - A 1990 Private Concert by this Legendary Punjabi Folk Singer

Описание: Here is PART 3 (the final part) of this extraordinary rare footage of the legendary Punjabi Dhadi folk Singer and Sarangi Maestro, Idu Sharif, performing in the company of friends in Chandigarh. Your likes, comments + subscriptions are greatly appreciated.

It is with great pleasure that we have been able salvage this old recording and share this beautiful memory showing a legendary master perform a dying art. This was filmed at a private sitting with friends in Dec 1990. Please forgive the quality of the VHS tape footage, due to its age and lack of experience in handling a shoulder busting Panasonic M10 for 3 hours, the footage may appear grainy+shakey, however the quality of the HIFI sound recording has stood the test of time.

The bowed stringed instrument that Idu Sharif is masterfully playing is called a Sarangi and it has a long historical tradition in Punjabi folk + classical music. The Sarangi is regarded as one of the few instruments in the world that is able to produce sounds in close proximity to the human voice. There is some uncertainty as to the Sarangi's true origins however, as research indicates, even in the 11th Century, this instrument may have existed in some form. Descriptions of its use are evident during the 17th Century together with noted artists and their music. During the 18th/19th centuries, the Sarangi became one of most desired instruments by the artists due to its capability of producing extraordinary sounds that capture the human emotion. The small drum is known as a Dhadd and traditional Dhadi folk singers sang ballads using the Sarangi instrument and the Dhadd drum together. There was a great emergence of Dhadis in Punjab during the time of Sikh Gurus. The art of the Dhadhi was promoted and refined by the 6th Sikh Guru (Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji) where Dhadis would sing heroic ballads known as vaars (ballads sung to awaken the warrior spirit).

Idu Sharif was born in 1939 in Lalodi of Nabha (Patiala) and he always felt he was a descendant of Bhai Mardana lineage of musicians. Though he had learnt the folk art from his father who was an accomplished Dhad Sarangi player, Idu earned a living driving a horse cart (as he explains in PART 2 of the footage) until one day his talent was noticed during one of this roadside Sarangi sessions and his career took off. Idu's stardom took him to play on many stages, hold many concerts and in 2006, Idu Sharif was conferred with India's highest honour for performing arts: The Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in the Dhadi folk music category.

Along with his sons Sukhi Khan and Vicky Khan, Idu Sharif brought back, promoted and helped revive the almost forgotten Dhadi tradition (a genre of Punjabi music that is now indeed a rare gem). One of his last major mainstream works was for the film Tera Mera Ki Rishta, which had one of his celebrated songs Jindagi De Rang Sajna. Another very popular album of his was Berang Chittiyan. Idu was appreciated by Sikhs, Hindus and Muslims equally, many would remark that time would stand still when he moved his bow on the Sarangi and stole the thunder with his powerful voice. Idu sadly passed away in Jan 2019 at his residence in Chandigarh. His demise was a great loss to the lovers of Punjabi folk music and the cultural industry. For many, he will forever remain a golden chapter in the history of Dhadhi folk singing.

In this modern era, the Sarangi player is now an endangered species. As times change, old village get togethers like this will just be stories belonging to a generation gone. It has been a journey in getting this footage to a place where we could make it available to be shared on YouTube where it may remain as a piece of history. We hope you enjoy this rare recording of an exhilarating traditional Punjabi get together in a time that once was. Joyous get togethers like this would have just been the story of an old generation had it not been captured on film.

Our heartfelt thanks will forever go to dearest GSD for ensuring that this footage was salvaged and shared with the world. A special thanks and acknowledgement to the artists that created the beautiful images and paintings depicting old Indian village life that we have used in the video.

This video is in loving memory of those dear to us who shared this beautiful time and have now passed. One day we will be together again and relive this fond tale. Your likes, comments + subscriptions are all greatly appreciated.

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