Ghulam Muhammad Zaz
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Ghulam Muhammad Zaz is an artist from Kashmir, India. He is known for hand-crafting musical instruments. On 26 January 2023, he was honoured with Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian award in India.
Life and career
Zaz was born in 1941, at Zaina Kadal area of Srinagar.[1] He has been making traditional Kashmiri musical instruments like Santoor, Rabab and Sarangi since 1953. He is the last person from Kashmir who makes traditional musical instruments.[2]
References
- ^ Muzamol, Peerzada Sheikh. "No strings attached: A craft wishers in Kashmir". TRT World. Retrieved 2 February 2022.
- ^ "Kashmir's last santoor maker, Ghulam Muhammad conferred with Padma Shri". The Print. The Print. Retrieved 26 January 2023.