Death anniversary of legendary folk singer Alam Lohar being observed today
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Lohar was also honored with Pride of Performance award for Arts and Theatre in 1979
LAHORE (Web Desk) - The 44th death anniversary of legendary Sufi and folk singer Alam Lohar is being observed today. Lohar was born in 1928 in a village near Lala Musa, Gujrat.
Alam Lohar is famous for his rendition of Waris Shah's Heer, which he has memorized in 36 styles and forms.
He was also honored with Pakistan’s Highest Civil Award Pride of Performance for Arts and Theatre in 1979. He died in a road accident on 3rd July, 1979 at the age of 51.
Alam Lohar developed a new style of singing the Punjabi Vaar, an epic or folk tale.
He recorded his first album at the age of 13 and has outsold all other singers in Pakistan in the 1970s.
Alam’s death marked the end of the golden era of Punjabi folk music, even though his son Arif has tried hard to continue the legacy left behind by his superstar father.
The celebrated singer continues to live on in the hearts of folk music lovers. His singing style of Jugni is still remembered by his fans even after four decades.
Alam Lohar was indeed a real ambassador of Pakistan because he visited many parts of the world and earned honour for the country during his career.
Lohar was undoubtedly the “king of folk music in Pakistan.” His work serves as an inspiration for many local singers. His songs Bol Mitti De Baweya, Dil Wala Dukhra and Jugni are still popular in both Pakistan and India.
With his traditional avatar and use of chimta, Lohar built his own identity in the music industry.
