Sohrab Fakir

Background

He was born in 1934 in Bozdar wada near Khairpur Mir"son His father, Hamal Fakir, was a disciple of Kush Khair Muhammad Fakir.

Career

His full name is Sohrab Fakir Khaskhely. Sohrab Fakir was recognized as the greatest Sindhi folk singer in his style of music, playing the yaktaro (single stringed instrument) and chappar (wooden clappers). Sadly, a paralytic stroke had recently left Saaiin Sohrab voiceless.

He spent some of his final days at a Sufi shrine in Sindh.

Aptly perhaps, the Fakir"s rendering of a folk prayer asking for the intercession of the grace of Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai is also included in this collection. He went to Khan Sahab Khety Khan in Rohri for more musical education.

He sang his first song at shrine of Kush Khair Muhammad, was Kadhy Kadam Kaya Khan Bahar Ker. He died of kidney disease on October 23, 2009.

Achievements

• He started his career on Radio Pakistan, Khairpur with famous Raag (song) of Gamdil Fakir, Galiyan Prem Nagar Diyan, and he became famous everywhere in country. Soharab Fakir was given the Sachal Award for his achievements.