Allah Bachayo Khoso
| Born | 1935 |
|---|---|
| Died | 2012 (aged 77) |
| Occupation | Alghoza Artist |
| Years active | 1935–2012 |
| Awards | Shah Abdul Latif Bhitai |
Allah Bachayo Khoso (Sindhi: الله بچايو کوسو; 1935–2012) was a popular Sindhi folk artist and alghoza player.[1]
Early life
He was born in 1935 at village Dadun,, taluka Bulri Shah Karim, Tando Muhammad Khan District, Sindh, Pakistan.[2]
Career
He started playing alghoza at an early age and got popularity in 1976. He was a disciple of Misri Khan Jamali and Khamiso Khan. His items of playing alghoza were recorded from Radio Pakistan Hyderabad, Sindh. He performed with four alghozas at a time in his one performance in the Philippines in 2003. For the best performance he was awarded with Shah Abdul Latif Bhitai award. He was well aware of Sindhi classical music.[3][4] He had played Alghoza with legendary singer Madam Noor Jehan during the 1965 Pakistan-India war in Lahore at the Wagha border. His recorded performance was part of Sindhi film Chandoki.[2] He became a famous icon in the Sindhi folk music performance.[5][6]
Death
He died on 5 December 2012 and was buried at his hometown.[2]
References
- ↑ Yusuf, Zohra (1988). Rhythms of the lower Indus: perspectives on the music of Sindh. Dept. of Culture and Tourism, Govt. of Sindh.
- 1 2 3 "Veteran alghoza player dies". 7 December 2012.
- ↑ "Allah Bachayo Khoso, alghoza". sean.mcgivern.me.uk. Retrieved 30 January 2020.
- ↑ "Allah Bachayo Khoso & Ensemble – Sur sorath Lyrics". musiXmatch. Retrieved 30 January 2020.
- ↑ The Herald. Pakistan Herald Publications. 1993.
- ↑ "pride Daughter of the North West Malalai has proved that she is worthy of the name". jang.com.pk. Retrieved 31 January 2020.