Dambura
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The dambura is a long-necked lute at the heart of Hazara folk music, used to accompany sung poetry.
The dambura is a long-necked lute, also found in related forms across Central Asia. Hazara players tap and strike the soundbox for rhythm while accompanying sung verse.1
Well-known players include Safdar Tawakoli and Dawood Sarkhosh.23
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Footnotes
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Wikipedia, Safdar Tawakoli. ↩
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Wikipedia, Music of Afghanistan. ↩