November 28, 2017 Edmonton, Canada
Jodiya Pava is a unique musical instrument commonly played in the Kutch and Sindh. It includes two flutes played by one person. It is so sweet to listen and requires a specific training which some Sindhis and Kutchis have got by heredity.
During my recent visit to India, I got a chance to meet Ismail, a man in his fifties who plays 'Jodiya Pava'. He lives in a small village called Zura. He learnt it in his childhood from his father who used to work as shepherd. They are called as 'Jat', a Muslim community in Kutch known for their Shepherd occupation, handicrafts and unique ornaments the females wear.
Sindhi folk songs generally has 'Jodiya pava' as a supportive musical instrument along with either dholak, an Indian drum and Manjira. I personally like Sindhi folk songs.
Ismail Jat, playing 'Jodiya Pava'
'Jodiya Pava' artist playing in a program organized near Hamirsar lake, Bhuj, Kutch
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