Kani ro Narr (per. Nai) has been the common traditional instrument
of Kutch and Sind, Baluchistan of Pakistan, and of Iran and
Turkey.
In Sindhi, Narr is the generic name for all kinds of reed
plants, the stalks of which are hollowed or can be hollowed
by removing the pulp from inside. The Narr instrument is made
from what is known as ‘sacho narr’( the genuine reed) ore
kangore which grows shere water is permanently available.
The valley of the Kech river in the Makran District ( of Baluchistan)
produces one of the best varieties of the reed which has supplied
the instrument for the regions of Pakistan and also to Iran
and Turkey.
In Kutch ,Narr or Kani is not so familiar to the public as
there are only three performers of it at the moment, and they
play only on some religious occasions, fairs and festivals.
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