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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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Folk Songs
community-reviewed
Zum Zam Basay

Zum Zam Basay

A Balti folk recording performed by Bano Rehmat.

Bano RehmatBaltistanContemporary recording
Open record
Folk Songs
verified
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
Open record
Folk Songs
verified
Yusha Inna

Yusha Inna

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

Balti GroupKargil, Ladakh2024
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Folk Songs
verified
Haye Ly Balghari

Haye Ly Balghari

A Balti folk song performed by Niaz Ali.

Niaz AliGilgit-Baltistan2023
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Folk Songs
verified
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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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
Open record
Folk Songs
needs-review
Balti Song Balti Music Live

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A live Balti music performance recorded in Gilgit-Baltistan.

Source recordingGilgit-Baltistan2020
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Folk Songs
verified
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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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
verified
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
Open record
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
Open record
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
Open record
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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Folk Songs
verified

A live Balti songs performance by Faisal Ashoor and band.

Faisal Ashoor & BandLadakh2023
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Folk Songs
verified

The traditional Balti folk repertoire underlying modern recordings of Yusha Inna.

Traditional oral traditionKargil / LadakhTraditional
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