Revitalizing Classical Sindhi through Music: A Case Study of The Sketches

Abstract

This study examines how the Pakistani music band, particularly Sindhi fusion and folk band The Sketches, through their musical modernization of Bhitai's's classical poetry, has contributed to the revival of the High Variety (HV) of Sindhi language. Based on a qualitative research approach, this case study uses data gathered from semi-structured interviews with ten participants aged 16 to 30 from the urban Sindh. The participants were chosen using convenience and purposive sampling techniques. Throughout the whole research procedure, ethical considerations were closely adhered to. According to the findings, urban Sindhi youngsters may not have otherwise been exposed to the classical, high variety of their language, but The Sketches' musical adaptations have been instrumental in bringing it to their attention. Although a few participants expressed a greater understanding of the language and its cultural origins, others denied this exposure resulting in the revival of High Variety of Sindhi in regular conversation. Based on the study's findings, contemporary music largely functions as a form of entertainment, but it also has the potential to raise linguistic and cultural awareness of younger generations