The Colours Of Rubab

Gulab Afridi - a musician from Peshawar, one of the most famous Pakistani performers on the rubab. His style traces back to the traditional music of the Pashtun regions of Pakistan, as evidenced by his instrument, adorned with sparkling ornamentation and smaller in size compared to instruments of Afghan make. However, in Afridi's style, we can also detect the influence of Afghan classical music, especially in the composition "Raag Yaman (I)," reminiscent of the virtuosic, innovative play of Homayun Sakhi, who lived for some time in Peshawar. Afridi's dedication to the rubab has earned him numerous awards, including the "Fakhr-e-Peshawar" ("Pride of Peshawar") award, "Fakhr-e-Pakhtunhwa" ("Pride of Pakhtunhwa"), and the "Asian Melody" award. Gulab also participated in the "2017 UNESCO Culture Caravan," culminating in a performance in Lahore.

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