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Retelling of A Kind Man
A story recited by Suram Daam entitled "A Kind Man," in the Hunza dialect. In this popular story, a father searches for his wife and kids that have left to the fairy realm. As he searches for them, he is allowed to continue his search because many things see how kind he is, and are kind in return.
Date:
June 8, 2010
Creator:
Karim, Piar
System:
The UNT Digital Library
A historical narrative by Mohammad Jabir
Recording of Mohammad Jabir reciting a personal narrative in the Nagar dialect of Burushaski.
Date:
November 12, 2012
Creator:
Munshi, Sadaf
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Retelling of Badshah and Jatkus
Recording of Ramzan Ali, a farmer, reciting "Badshah ke Jatkus," in the Nagar dialect. In this popular story A King is widowed, so his sons go find him a new bride. When she gives birth to a boy, a wise woman comes to tell her that her baby will rule the Kingdom, not the two elder sons.
Date:
June 26, 2010
Creator:
Munshi, Sadaf
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Discussion about a song entitled "Hashki"
Recording of Farman Khan introducing the song "Hashki," sung in the Yasin dialect of Buruhsaski.
Date:
July 27, 2010
Creator:
Munshi, Sadaf
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Performance of romantic poetry
Recording of Mehboob Yasinee reciting "Ja Kayaling Wo Lay," a romantic poem in the Yasin dialect of Burushaski.
Date:
June 18, 2010
Creator:
Munshi, Sadaf
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Performance of a poem entitled "A Poet's Life"
Recording of Safdar Jan reciting "A Poet's Life," a poem in the Yasin dialect of Burushaski.
Date:
May 13, 2010
Creator:
Munshi, Sadaf
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Personal narrative on the war on the Siyachin border
Recording of Fida and Ramzan Ali reciting a personal account of a war on the Seyachin border in the Nagar dialect of Burushaski.
Date:
June 26, 2010
Creator:
Munshi, Sadaf
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Performance of a poem entitled "Saf Cum Yar Memayan"
Recording of Mehboob Yasinee reciting "Saf Cum Yar Memayan," a poem recited in the Yasin dialect of Burushaski.
Date:
June 18, 2010
Creator:
Munshi, Sadaf
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Performance of a poem about Baba-e-Yasin
Recording of Bulbul-e-Yasin reciting a poem on Baba-e-Yasin. The poetry is recited in the Yasin dialect of Burushaski.
Date:
June 13, 2010
Creator:
Munshi, Sadaf
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Personal narrative by Khumel
Recording of Khumel, a student in the Nagar district, reciting a personal account in the Nagar dialect of Burushaski.
Date:
June 24, 2010
Creator:
Munshi, Sadaf
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Performance of a song entitled "Nazenin Ja Jii hi"
Recording of Shokoran Khan reciting "Nazenin Ja Jii hi," a popular love song in the Yasin dialect of Burushaski. He sings a different version than the version sung by Badshai Khan.
Date:
June 13, 2010
Creator:
Munshi, Sadaf
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Performance of a song entitled "Nazenin Ja Jii hi"
Recording of Badshai Khan (also known as Tataku) reciting "Nazenin Ja Jii hi," a romantic song about love in the Yasin dialect of Burushaski.
Date:
June 12, 2010
Creator:
Munshi, Sadaf
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Monologue on family history
Recording of Abdullah, a speaker of Nagar Burushaski, narrating a historical account.
Date:
June 26, 2010
Creator:
Munshi, Sadaf
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Retelling of Tiliti Tham
Recording of Badshai Khan (Tataku), a speaker of Yasin Burushaski, reciting the story of Tiliti Tham.
Date:
May 12, 2010
Creator:
Munshi, Sadaf
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Performance of a poem entitled "Ja Alchin Cum Mathan"
Recording of Basharat Shafi reciting "jaa Alchin cum Mathan," a romantic poem in the Yasin dialect of Burushaski.
Date:
July 7, 2010
Creator:
Munshi, Sadaf
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Performance of a poem entitled "Gulchumaca tum Nazur"
Recording of Farman Khan singing "Gulchumaca tum Nazer," a popular folk song in the Yasin dialect of Burushaski.
Date:
June 19, 2010
Creator:
Munshi, Sadaf
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Performance of proverbs of Ustaad Qadir
Recording of Muneem Dawar discussing the proverbs of Ustaad Qadir in the Hunza dialect. Muneeb recalls the stories of Ustaad Qadir and recites some of his proverbs. Ustaad Qadir is sometimes referred to as "Berich Qadiro", although the term "Berich" is perceived to be derogatory by the native speakers. The term has been used to refer to the musicians class, which was stigmatized in the past.
Date:
June 8, 2010
Creator:
Karim, Piar
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Raja Safdar reciting Burushaski story "An Intellegent Old Man"
Raja Safdar Ali Khan reciting the story "Intellegent Old Man" in Srinager dialect of Burushaski.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Khan, Raja Safdar Ali
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Retelling of A Witch and a King
Recording of Mahida Murad, a housewife, reciting “Danlathas ke Baadsha” in the Hunza dialect. In this popular story a Witch kills some princes and scares the King into marrying her. She took all of the King’s daughter-in-laws and stole their eyes, sealing them into a pit hidden away from the kingdom. The youngest raises her child, and he must save his mother and aunties.
Date:
July 30, 2010
Creator:
Munshi, Sadaf
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Retelling of A Black and White Thread Ball
A reciting of "A Black and White Thread Ball" by Laila Khan, a housewife, in the Hunza dialect. In this popular story a young shepherd abandons his duties in order to court a girl who was born out of gold and silver to poor parents.
Date:
May 29, 2010
Creator:
Munshi, Sadaf
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Performance of a poem entitled "Um Ba Khudaye"
Recording of Raja Safdar Ali Khan reciting the popular poem "um ba Khudaye" in the Srinagar dialect.
Date:
July 2003
Creator:
Munshi, Sadaf
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Performance of a poem entitled "Dast-e-Khuda"
Recording of Raja Safdar Ali Khan, a retired school teacher, reciting the poem "Dast-e-Khuda," in the Srinagar dialect.
Date:
July 2003
Creator:
Munshi, Sadaf
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Retelling of The Fox and the Rooster
Recording of Raja Safdar Ali Khan, a retired school teacher, reciting "the Fox and the Rooster," in the Srinagar dialect. This popular story tells of a hungry fox and a boastful rooster, and advises children to be aware of how they speak and act.
Date:
June 2004
Creator:
Munshi, Sadaf
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Retelling of Baduldana
Recording of Juru reciting "Baduldana," in the Yasin dialect. This is a popular story that tells about a king named Baduldana that was unable to sire children. To help him, his servants go out into a barren land searching for a mystical man, and when they bring him back, he helps the King.
Date:
July 26, 2010
Creator:
Munshi, Sadaf
System:
The UNT Digital Library