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BHAGAT
Among bhagats,
Sant Kanwarram was one of the most legendary performer
who went on to become s saint for
Sindhis. His soulful voice once brought back a dead
child to life, a miracle many have seen with their
own eyes. Especially known for his rendition of
the Sur Prabhati (which is sung early in the morning),
Sant Kanwarram was popular not only amongst the
Sindhi Hindus but Muslims also. Besides Bhagat Kanwarram
there were others who had carved out a niche for
themselves. Notably amongst them were Bhagat Naru,
Bhagat Jadaram, Bhagat Leelo (adh Kanwar), Bhagat
Tharu, Bhagat Parso, Bhagat Motan, Bhagat Sobho,
Bhagat Dharmu, Bhagat Dilo, Bhagat Shewo, Bhagat
Dwaru, Bhagat Ghansho and Bhagat Khanuram. The back
up singers sometimes dressed up as female characters
also and they were most known by their nicknames.
Notable amongst them were 'Shaman Guddi', 'Lal Chhuri'
and 'Jalphatako'. The bhagats were in great demand
usually at melas, annual darbar and dargah functions
and sometimes for marriages also
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