Musical Instruments

ALGHOZA

Rs. 10,000
- +

Origin: Subcontinent

Location: Sindh

Make: Kikar Wood/Sheesham, Tali Wood

Cost: 4,000-10,000PKR

Craftsmen: Ibrahim Mehar

Famous Alghoza Players Akbar Khamisu Khan

Number of Alghoza players in Pakistan: 2-5

 

This instrument consists of a pair of flutes of nearly the same length and width, of which one produces a continuous drone, while the other is used to play the melody. The alghoza originated in Sindh, but quickly popularity spread in other regions of Pakistan also. 

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