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Balti Music & Lyrics

Preserving Balti songs, Lú, Noha, folk memory, poetry, and the voices that carry them forward — with context, attribution, and care.

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Namlang Si Skarchan

Namlang Si Skarchan

A contemporary Balti recording dedicated to the poetry of Raja Muhammad Ali Saba Shigri.

Manzoor BaltistaniBaltistan2025
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Songs
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Falak

Falak

A recorded Balti song by Manzoor Baltistani.

Manzoor BaltistaniBaltistan2018
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Songs
community-reviewed
Betjuful Chee

Betjuful Chee

A recorded Balti song associated with Manzoor Baltistani.

Manzoor BaltistaniBaltistanContemporary
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Folk Songs
community-reviewed
Zum Zam Basay

Zum Zam Basay

A Balti folk recording performed by Bano Rehmat.

Bano RehmatBaltistanContemporary recording
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rBUGAKS

rBUGAKS

A contemporary Balti song by Faisal Khan Ashoor, based on an older song attributed to Raja Mohammad Ali Shah Maqpon.

Faisal Khan AshoorTurtuk / Nubra Valley2018
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Songs
community-reviewed
Gripshat Sula Beik

Gripshat Sula Beik

A Balti song associated with Faisal Khan Ashoor and the modern Ladakhi Balti music scene.

Faisal Khan AshoorLadakh / Baltistan2017
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Songs
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New Balti Song

New Balti Song

A Balti recording published by Faisal Khan Ashoor.

Faisal Khan AshoorLadakh2019
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Folk Songs
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Yusha Inna

Yusha Inna

A modern recording of an old Balti folk song associated with the story of Laila and Majnun.

Zahra Banoo & Sadiq Ali AshoorKargil, Ladakh2024
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Folk Songs
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Yusha Inna

Yusha Inna

Balti Group's recorded interpretation of the traditional Yusha Inna song.

Balti GroupKargil, Ladakh2024
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Songs
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Zumbay Asola

Zumbay Asola

A Balti song performed by Niaz Ali.

Niaz AliBaltistanContemporary
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Folk Songs
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Haye Ly Balghari

Haye Ly Balghari

A Balti folk song performed by Niaz Ali.

Niaz AliGilgit-Baltistan2023
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Songs
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Ni Slam Zer

Ni Slam Zer

A Balti song published by Niaz Ali.

Niaz AliBaltistan2023
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Songs
community-reviewed
Las Mishes

Las Mishes

A Balti song associated with poet Hussain Balghari and performer Niaz Ali.

Niaz AliBaltistanContemporary
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Songs
needs-review
Ne Sninig Na Buing Ma Mayt

Ne Sninig Na Buing Ma Mayt

A Balti-language recording associated with Niaz Ali.

Niaz AliBaltistanContemporary
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Wakh Namzo Gar Na Gar Thon

Wakh Namzo Gar Na Gar Thon

A Balti song performed by Sherine Fatima Balti with lyrics attributed to Ghulam Hussain Balgari.

Sherine Fatima BaltiBaltistan2020
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Salaam Nge Ango La

Salaam Nge Ango La

A Balti recording by Sherine Fatima Balti.

Sherine Fatima BaltiBaltistan2020
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Songs
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Zars Chimo

Zars Chimo

A Balti song performed by Sherine Fatima Balti with lyrics attributed to Ghulam Hassan Balghari.

Sherine Fatima BaltiBaltistan2020
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Songs
community-reviewed
Namlang Si Skarchen

Namlang Si Skarchen

A Balti recording by Sherine Fatima Balti.

Sherine Fatima BaltiBaltistan2019
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Songs
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Sherine Fatima Balti Song

Sherine Fatima Balti Song

An early online Balti recording by Sherine Fatima Balti.

Sherine Fatima BaltiBaltistan / Ladakh2016
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Songs
community-reviewed
Yeh Wadiyan Yeh Fizayen

Yeh Wadiyan Yeh Fizayen

A Balti recording associated with Sherine Fatima Balti.

Sherine Fatima BaltiBaltistanContemporary
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Poetry & Vocal Works
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Ena Na Cha Sha Med

Ena Na Cha Sha Med

A Balti ghazal documented by Leo Production Skardu.

Ghulam HussainSkardu2020
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Bar Bay Zarshi

Bar Bay Zarshi

A Balti song performed by Khadim Hussain Khadim.

Khadim Hussain KhadimGilgit-Baltistan2021
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Poetry & Vocal Works
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Sham Sham

Sham Sham

A major local Balti pop-ghazal hit documented in research on Balti music.

Balti pop-ghazal traditionBaltistan / KargilEarly 2000s
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Poetry & Vocal Works
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Sning Khoqpa

Sning Khoqpa

A documented Balti pop-ghazal associated with Khadim the Pang.

Khadim the PangBaltistan / KargilEarly 2000s
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Poetry & Vocal Works
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Duniya Skuray

Duniya Skuray

A Balti pop-ghazal documented in research on cross-border Balti music.

Balti pop-ghazal traditionBaltistan / KargilEarly 2000s
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Poetry & Vocal Works
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Lastot Thonmo

Lastot Thonmo

A documented Balti pop-ghazal from the early recorded music period.

Balti pop-ghazal traditionBaltistan / KargilEarly 2000s
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Poetry & Vocal Works
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Noosay Noosay

Noosay Noosay

A documented Balti pop-ghazal work.

Balti pop-ghazal traditionBaltistan / KargilEarly 2000s
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Folk Songs
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Shikhani Kofpa

Shikhani Kofpa

A traditional Balti song historically used to convey longing for a husband or family member away from home.

Traditional oral traditionBaltistan / KargilTraditional
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Folk Songs
community-reviewed
Sharchok

Sharchok

A regional song associated with Faisal Khan Ashoor and Balti/Ladakhi musical performance.

Faisal Khan AshoorLadakh2020s
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Songs
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Shargo Mashes

Shargo Mashes

A contemporary Balti music video by Zahra Banoo.

Zahra BanooKargil / Ladakh2025
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Songs
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Tsertragi Jusay Jusay

Tsertragi Jusay Jusay

A popular Balti song associated with Sherine Fatima Balti.

Sherine Fatima BaltiBaltistan / Ladakh2010s
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Songs
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Gripshat Sula Beik

Gripshat Sula Beik

A popular Balti song associated with Sherine Fatima Balti.

Sherine Fatima BaltiBogdang / Ladakh2010s
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Folk Songs
needs-review
Aate Balti Yule

Aate Balti Yule

A Balti cultural music recording found through YouTube Music search.

Source recordingBaltistanUnknown
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Folk Songs
needs-review
Balti Song in Kargil

Balti Song in Kargil

A Balti song recording from Kargil.

Source recordingKargil2020
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Folk Songs
needs-review
Balti Song Balti Music Live

Balti song balti Music live gb Songs

A live Balti music performance recorded in Gilgit-Baltistan.

Source recordingGilgit-Baltistan2020
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community-reviewed
Muhammad Ali Shah Balti Song

Muhammad Ali Shah Balti Song

A Balti recording featuring Muhammad Ali Shah, Munawar Baltistani and Niaz Ali.

Muhammad Ali Shah, Munawar Baltistani & Niaz AliBaltistanUnknown
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Songs
needs-review
Yare Azana

Yare Azana

A Balti recording associated with Muhammad Ali Shah and Agha Nasir.

Muhammad Ali Shah & Agha NasirSkardu2022
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Folk Songs
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Sab Rang GB Kay

Sab Rang GB Kay

A multilingual Gilgit-Baltistan cultural song containing a Balti section.

Salman ParasGilgit-Baltistan2026
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Poetry & Vocal Works
community-reviewed
Khidmat

Khidmat

A contemporary Balti vocal work associated with poetry by Raja Muhammad Ali Saba.

Imtiyaz AliBaltistan2026
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Folk Songs
community-reviewed
Na Yo La BgiyaLed

Na Yo La BgiyaLed

A recent Balghari/Balti recording published by Balti Music.

Abideen ButtBaltistan2026
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Folk Songs
community-reviewed
Shakhsed Zerey Thadeng Yod

Shakhsed Zerey Thadeng Yod

A contemporary Balti/Balghari performance by Ustad Zulfiqar Raaz.

Ustad Zulfiqar RaazBaltistan2026
Open record
Folk Songs
community-reviewed
Su La Zeruk Na Su La Xoruk

Su La Zeruk Na Su La Xoruk

A Balti musical work associated with Ustad Zulfiqar Raaz and Kalam Abbas Khargong.

Ustad Zulfiqar RaazBaltistan2026
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Folk Songs
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Shaqsed Zerey Kova Na

Shaqsed Zerey Kova Na

A Balti folk work performed by Ustad Zulfiqar Raaz with poetry attributed to Ghulam Hassan Hasni.

Ustad Zulfiqar RaazBaltistan2026
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Folk Songs
community-reviewed
Ni Stroqpo Barsam Yod Lusay

Ni Stroqpo Barsam Yod Lusay

A Balghari kalam recorded by Ustad Irshad Javed.

Ustad Irshad JavedBaltistan2026
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Songs
community-reviewed
Yang La Khash Beyou Gar Hlthey

Yang La Khash Beyou Gar Hlthey

A recent Balti song published through the Balti Music archive.

Ehsan Nomati & Ustad AbideenBaltistan2026
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Songs
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Nala Kos Po

Nala Kos Po

A Balti song performed by Ustad Zulfiqar Raaz.

Ustad Zulfiqar RaazBaltistan2023
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Folk Songs
community-reviewed
Trio Khsha Pa Khiyang La Chi

Trio Khsha Pa Khiyang La Chi

A Balghari work performed by Ustad Zulfiqar Raaz.

Ustad Zulfiqar RaazBaltistan2026
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Folk Songs
community-reviewed
Sminmong La Tanged Cha Lchud Yangi

Sminmong La Tanged Cha Lchud Yangi

A Balghari kalam performed by Ustad Zulfiqar Raaz.

Ustad Zulfiqar RaazBaltistan2026
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Folk Songs
community-reviewed
rGoubour Misning

rGoubour Misning

A contemporary Balti musical work by Ustad Abideen.

Ustad Abideen BaltiBaltistan2026
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Folk Songs
needs-review
RGANO ETU BEN CHI

RGANO ETU BEN CHI

A recent Balti recording published through the Balti Music archive.

HasniBaltistan2026
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Folk Songs
needs-review
Lostong Khaik Chi Rgosed

Lostong Khaik Chi Rgosed

A recent Balti recording published through Balti Music.

Balghari sourceBaltistan2026
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Folk Songs
community-reviewed
Balti rGiyang Khulo

Balti rGiyang Khulo

A Balti rGiyang Khulo performance associated with Ustad Ali Hassan, known as Kesar of Roundu.

Ustad Ali Hassan (Kesar)Roundu2026 recording
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Traditional Songs
community-reviewed
Ni Gasha Skardu

Ni Gasha Skardu

A Balti cultural song performed by girls in Skardu.

Balti girls / school performanceSkardu2026 recording
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Traditional Songs
community-reviewed
Balti Bazaam

Balti Bazaam

A contemporary Balti music and dance performance.

Balti BoysBaltistan2026 recording
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Traditional Songs
needs-review
Balti Apo Dance Song

Balti Apo Dance

A Balti song associated with a traditional dance performance.

Source performanceBaltistan2026 recording
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Traditional Songs
community-reviewed
Balti Music Dhun

Balti Music Dhun

A Balti musical dhun associated with Zulfiqar Raaz.

Zulfiqar RaazBaltistan2024
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Folk Songs
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A live Balti songs performance by Faisal Ashoor and band.

Faisal Ashoor & BandLadakh2023
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Songs
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Compilation of My Best Balti Songs

Compilation Of My Best BALTI Songs

A compilation of Balti songs by Sherine Fatima Balti.

Sherine Fatima BaltiBaltistan / Ladakh2022
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Traditional Songs
community-reviewed
Traditional Balti Music

Sherine Fatima | Traditional Balti Music

A recent recording presented as traditional Balti music featuring Sherine Fatima.

Sherine Fatima BaltiBaltistan / Ladakh2026
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Songs
community-reviewed
New Balti Song

Sherine Fatima Balti New Balti Song 2017

An early Balti recording by Sherine Fatima Balti.

Sherine Fatima BaltiBaltistan / Ladakh2017
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Songs
needs-review
Balti Video Album

Balti Video Album

A Balti video-album entry associated with Sherine Fatima Balti.

Sherine Fatima BaltiBaltistan / Ladakh2010s
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Songs
community-reviewed
Falak

Falak

A Balti recording associated with Manzoor Baltistani and DW Baig.

Manzoor Baltistani / DW BaigBaltistan2018
Open record
Songs
needs-review
Balti Song Live

Balti Song Live

A live Balti performance associated with Khadim Hussain.

Khadim Hussain KhadimBaltistan2020s
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Folk Songs
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The traditional Balti folk repertoire underlying modern recordings of Yusha Inna.

Traditional oral traditionKargil / LadakhTraditional
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Traditional Songs
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Mindoq Lhtunmo

Mindoq Lhtunmo

A traditional Balti musical expression associated with wedding and ceremonial culture.

Traditional musiciansBaltistanTraditional
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Lú (لو)
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Jung-lu

Jung-lu

A traditional Balti sung-poetry form documented in contemporary cultural performances.

Traditional Balti folk performersLadakh / BaltistanTraditional
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Lú (لو)
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A metadata record for the Balti khulo sung-poetry tradition.

Traditional Balti performersBaltistanTraditional
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Traditional Songs
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Traditional Balti musical practice associated with sporting events and polo.

Traditional musiciansBaltistanTraditional
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