Sufi poetry interpreted through a combination of violin and tabla. PHOTO: AFP

By Mavra Bari

Published: May 13, 2012

Sufi poetry interpreted through a combination of violin and tabla. PHOTO: AFP

ISLAMABAD:

Famous violin virtuoso Ustad Raees Khan, accompanied by tabla nawaz Ejaz Hussain, mesmerised audience at Nescom on Friday by making the western instrument his own through eastern classical and folk renditions.

The duo manipulated the mood of the audience by playing more sombre songs in a higher, cheerful register and playing light songs in a melancholy note, adding individuality to their instrumental covers.

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