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Version 1 of Dambura

4 Nov 2026 by Ibrar Ali

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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

Please add recordings, songs, makers and players, with sources.

Footnotes

  1. Wikipedia, Dombra. ↩

  2. Wikipedia, Safdar Tawakoli. ↩

  3. Wikipedia, Music of Afghanistan. ↩