The Dream Journey - Bringing Indians and Pakistanis Closer through Music

While stated peace activism is not the intention of this series, and it's main focus is preserving the performances of amazing Pakistani musicians, the page has proven an amazing focal point for positive interaction between Indian and Pakistani music aficionados. The team producing this series consists of Pakistanis who reside in Pakistan and overseas, and their travels across the country to find and record performances by traditional musicians. While the genre has historically been referred to as "Hindustani" music (it is still referred to that way in India)I am not sure what it is called in Pakistan these days. If anyone knows, I would appreciate their guidance on current Pakistani nomenclature. That apart, this is a fantastic channel to visit from time to time if you enjoy traditional South Asian music in the strictest traditions in which it used to be performed. Small orchestras, continuous interaction between the performers and the audience and the unique combination of the devotional and the erotic that the India of old seemed to perfect in a manner that no other part of the world has quite managed to achieve, all work together to enthrall.

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