Murli and Bansuri: Mesmerism of a Snake Charmer | Sattar Jogi | TEDxIslamkot

Murliyun or Been, a folk music instrument from Thar Desert that was traditionally played by snake charmers to capture and kill venomous snakes, particularly the desert cobra. The instrument is still practiced in street performances in Rajasthan and Interior Sindh. In the neighborhood of Umarkot there is a small residency of people whose life revolves around flutes and snakes. Sattar Jogi is also one of the resident of this area who finds proud in his legacy. He learned to play flute from his father initially who himself was a famous flutist in the area. Later he polished his skills under native teachers. His talent was heard and much appreciated not just in the desert but also around the country. He plays flute not just in the Sindhi tone but in Punjabi, Balochi and Pashto as well. He received Shah Abdul Latif Bhatai Award for his exceptional work. His awesome command on the instrument leaves you in everlasting mesmerized state and you wouldn’t want to stop listening to him. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx