Dayro a dying art

My family enjoys different creative expressions and we often have entertainers at a family gathering. One performance that caught my attention especially a few years ago was a Dayro. We had Mr.Shahbuddin Rathod come to perform one particular evening. It entails a series of local bhajans stringed together with some wisdom and knowledge sharing by the performers. There is usually a social message associated with performance. It's a very sit down event, accompanied by light classical music on harmonica and conscious monologue.

Being one of the oldest forms of entertainment the music is usually the performers hit songs. In olden times, a way to let the performer know his art is appreciated, people would shower money on the stage as a compliment. This sometimes still happens, depending on the locale.

This is also frequently performed at a spiritual gathering with songs of only that particular god or goddess. Unlike a party, people enjoy this evening for the music, the heart-touching message, and its lyrical beauty. There is a lot of emphasis on folk music and tradition.

There are very few renowned performers who still do this. A lot of younger generations have access to more global and dynamic music, making these performances scarce.

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