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| Native name | ਕਵੀਸ਼ਰੀ |
| Cultural origins | Punjab |
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Kavishari or kavishri (Punjabi: ਕਵੀਸ਼ਰੀ) is a style of Punjabi folk music entailing energetic and dynamic a cappella singing.[1] It was originated in the Malwa region of Punjab as a sung form of "Chhand-Baddh" kavita (poetry).[1][2]
A performer or writer of kavishari is known as a kavishar (Punjabi: ਕਵੀਸ਼ਰ).[3] In this style, kavita (poetry) is sung faster in a loud, yet stretched voice without any musical instruments.[4][5]
Kavishari is usually performed in melas, weddings, diwaans (religious functions), harvest celebrations (i.e. Visakhi), mehfils, etc.[6][7][8]
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Demand apology from SAD candidate Dhillon for calling Ramoowalia lowly kavishar
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Gurupurb celebrated". The Tribune. January 12, 2011. Retrieved July 22, 2012. - ^ "Youth Fest: Elocution, debate dominate DayII". Ludhiana. The Tribune. November 7, 2011. Retrieved July 22, 2012.
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