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Kavishari

Kavishari is a music genre. It is usually classed as a form of Punjabi folk music. Explore key artists and related styles.

About Kavishari

Kavishari is a music genre. It is usually classed as a form of Punjabi folk music.

From Wikipedia

Kavishari or kavishri (Punjabi: ਕਵੀਸ਼ਰੀ (Gurmukhi) / کویشری (Shahmukhi)) is a style of Punjabi folk music entailing energetic and dynamic a cappella singing. It originated in the Malwa region of Punjab as a sung form of "Chhand-Baddh" kavita (poetry).

A performer or writer of kavishari is known as a kavishar. In this style, kavita (poetry) is sung faster in a loud, yet stretched voice without any musical instruments.

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What is Kavishari?

Kavishari is a music genre. It is usually classed as a form of Punjabi folk music.

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