Instruments

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Dhol

The dhol is a two-sided drum of mango wood about 48 cm long and 38 cm in diameter at the center, tapering to 35 cm at the heads. Cords hold the heads taut and small rings around the cords facilitate tightening. The left head, dhamma, has a coating on the underside to give it a heavier sound. The right head purha is untreated. The dhol is beaten with slightly curved sticks. Long colourful tassels tied around the rim of both heads sway as the drum is played; brocade or velvet may be wrapped around the body and bright sashes form the straps passing over the player's shoulder. The beat of the dhol signal festivity and dancing it is always played by a man.

Source: santabanta.com

Pakistani Artists

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Aakash
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Ali Haider
Awaz
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Shehzad Roy
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