The chitrali sitar (Urdu: چترالی ستھار) is a long-necked lute played in northern area, Chitral of Pakistan. It is not related to the Indian sitar and its name is related to setar, the Central Asian and Iranian long-necked lute. The instrument has five strings …

2024年11月8日 · The Chitrali sitar, a cherished musical instrument of northern Pakistan, is renowned for its beautiful melodies and deep cultural significance. Its notes embody the essence of Chitrali folk music, evoking feelings of love, peace, and nostalgia.

The Chitrali Sitar, a distinctive and cherished musical instrument of northern Pakistan, is celebrated for its delightful melodies and profound cultural and musical significance. Its notes carry the essence of Chitrali folk music and create an emotional connection with listeners, reflecting the region's rich history of folk music.

Sithar is one of the basic instruments of Chitrali music, yet it is not exactly the same instrument called Sithar in Urdu. It is a stringed instrument but very different from the Sithar of the Indo-Pak classical music.

The Chitrali sitar is a long-necked lute that originated in the Chitral region of Pakistan. The sitar's history is influenced by Persian and Indian culture, ...

Experience the enchanting melodies of Chitrali Sitar maestro Shahid Shahab in 'Husno Gamboriyo Ghoror D Nazakat.' Immerse yourself in the classical Sitar tunes of Chitral, featuring the rich...

2020年12月15日 · Chitrali sitar by Shariq ustad...

The Chitrali Sitar or Setar is a string instrument with Persian roots. The word Seh-tar literally means ‘three strings’. However, the Chitrali Sitar has five stings. The Chitrali Sitar is different to the traditional Indian Sitar in both shape and the sound, being smaller in size with a long narrow neck and a shallower resonance box.

This channel has specially been made for documentation, preserving and disseminate the Traditional Heritage and Culture of Chitral and Gilgit-Baltistan which includes a number of Folk Music, Dances Tunes and Local & National Songs played with Chitrali Sitar. Sitarists of this channel have tried their level best to bring revival of Old Chitrali Tunes as well as New Versions of old Songs. Enjoy ...

2017年9月29日 · The Chitrali sitar was a popular musical instrument, not only in Chitral itself but also in the Ghizar, Gilgit and Hunza regions, and more broadly in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa and Afghanistan. Though it is still popular in Chitral’s musical shows, the sitar is now rarely, if ever, used in the music enjoyed by Pakhtuns at gatherings today.