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Rabab

1st July, 2021 Culture

Context

  • Kashmir's youngest Rabab artist inspires youth to learn traditional instrument.

 

About Rabab

  • Also known as the Kabuli Rabab, the lute-like musical instrument is the national instrument of Afghanistan, from where it made its way into India and was adopted by the people of Kashmir.
  • It is believed to be the progenitor of other instruments in the subcontinent like the sarod and the sarangi.

https://www.hindustantimes.com/lifestyle/art-culture/kashmirs-youngest-rabab-artist-inspires-youth-to-learn-traditional-instrument-101624892991254.html