The dhol and also dohol , is a drum (a percussion musical instrument) widely used in the Indian subcontinent, especially the Punjab region, and especially among the Sikhs of East Punjab. Apart from Punjab, Dhol has been adapted into the music of other regions throughout South Asia and abroad including the Assam Valley (during Assam’s Bihu festival), Gujarat, Rajasthan, Sindh and Maharashtra. It is very popular in modern Punjabi music.

 

A magical instrument! This Punjabi woodwind instrument, also called a jori/ ngoza, resembles a pair of wooden flutes which the musician plays by using three fingers on each side. A very challenging and hard instrument to play .The sound is generated by breathing rapidly into them; the quick recapturing of breath on each beat creates a bouncing, swing Sweet rhythm. The pairing of the algoza with the dhol in a unique piece of music produces a great sound that makes everyone want to dance with huge happiness and joy.The algoza is generally used as a folk instrument and Punjabi folk singers use it to play traditional music such as Jugni, Jind Mahi, Mirza. However, it is also a popular choice among UK musicians for making contemporary Bhangra music The Player introduced in this picture is Mr.Ravi Kooner the offical site owner whom is trying to save the art of Punjab.

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