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Songs, L煤, Noha, folk memory, and poetry carry language across generations.
A contemporary Balti recording dedicated to the poetry of Raja Muhammad Ali Saba Shigri.
Manzoor Baltistani 路 Baltistan
A recorded Balti song by Manzoor Baltistani.
Manzoor Baltistani 路 Baltistan
A recorded Balti song associated with Manzoor Baltistani.
Manzoor Baltistani 路 Baltistan
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