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I came across this wonderful instrument called a shehnai, which is an oboe, but it's from the area around Pakistan, and I decided that I wanted one in this show.
unknown title 2009
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It is partly romantic too depicting the profound love between the two main protagonists and also situational as can be ascertained from the 'shehnai' piece which is a must during traditional wedding ceremonies.
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It is partly romantic too depicting the profound love between the two main protagonists and also situational as can be ascertained from the 'shehnai' piece which is a must during traditional wedding ceremonies.
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The use of Indian musical instruments like the synthesized 'shehnai' and Western percussions and piano blend gently into the song making it a
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From a week before, shehnai players sat in bamboo machans at the entrance to the house, playing their pipes.
An Atlas of Impossible Longing Anuradha Roy 2008
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From a week before, shehnai players sat in bamboo machans at the entrance to the house, playing their pipes.
An Atlas of Impossible Longing Anuradha Roy 2008
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From a week before, shehnai players sat in bamboo machans at the entrance to the house, playing their pipes.
An Atlas of Impossible Longing Anuradha Roy 2008
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His approach to the soprano saxophone emulates shehnai and sundri as well as bansuri.
A Guide to Classical Indian/Jazz Fusion by Allen Alley Cat Lutins 1994
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Trouble happens when those who overspend shamelessly refuse to pay their dues after the last shehnai dies down.
The Times of India 2010
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Infighting among the bride†™ s family, squabbling with the groom†™ s side, battles with the event manager, the great Indian wedding turns really ugly almost as soon as the last strains of the shehnai die out ...
The Times of India 2010
khairoun commented on the word shehnai
Thought to bring good luck, shehnai music is commonly played at Indian wedding ceremonies. Persian in origin.
December 22, 2006