Suroz

Suroz
Suroz and sārī
Classification stringed instrument
DevelopedBalochistan
Related instruments

The suroz (Balochi: سُروز or سُرود) is a bowed string instrument with a long neck, similar to a fiddle or sarangi and played vertically. It is considered the traditional instrument of the Baloch people in Balochistan.[1][2][3]

Suroz is a Balochi musical instrument played with the help of a fiddle.[4]

The suroz, is mostly performed with the damburag and usually play with the donali. Throughout Balochistan, suroz is a traditionally instrument and it is played performed by baloch musicians.[5]

The Soruz is popular instrument between Balochs such as craftspeople, folk artists, folk musicians and dance groups.[6]

Baloch people make this instrument in Eastern and Western Balochistan (Pakistan, Iran) and Nimroz province of Afghanistan. It is the way to portray their rich culture and their affectionate towards music.

  1. ^ "Music of Makran: Traditional Fusion from Coastal Balochistan" (PDF). University of Alberta. June 2011. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
  2. ^ "The Journeys of Ustad Noor Bakhsh: A Baloch Musician Beyond Compare". Retrieved December 31, 2023.
  3. ^ "Balochi Oral Tradition By Sabir Badalkhan" (PDF). 2003.Public Domain This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
  4. ^ "Folk music of Balochistan echoes in Islamabad". Retrieved December 31, 2023.
  5. ^ "Music of Makran: Traditional Fusion from Coastal Balochistan" (PDF). University of Alberta. June 2011. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
  6. ^ "Balochistan's rich culture showcased at Folk Festival".