Sufi musician - what is this instrument?

Subject: Sufi musician - what is this instrument?
From: Mavis Enderby
Date: 07 Nov 09 - 07:47 AM

Can anyone help me identify the instrument played by this excellent musician in the opening parts of Sufi Soul (which is a great documentary by the way)

Thanks,

Pete.

Subject: RE: Sufi musician - what is this instrument?
From: Stower
Date: 07 Nov 09 - 08:31 AM

I *think* it's an ektara, as in this video, but I am happy to be corrected if anyone knows better.

Subject: RE: Sufi musician - what is this instrument?
From: Spleen Cringe
Date: 07 Nov 09 - 08:39 AM

I believe Sain Zahoor is playing a three stringed ektara called a thumbi in this clip. He's brilliant. Thank's for posting this. Must see the documentary.

Meanwhile Sain Zahoor & again. There's loads more on Youtube...

Subject: RE: Sufi musician - what is this instrument?
From: Mavis Enderby
Date: 07 Nov 09 - 09:01 AM

Brilliant - thanks. Great music - off to look for more!

Pete.

Subject: RE: Sufi musician - what is this instrument?
From: Dead Horse
Date: 07 Nov 09 - 10:10 AM

I thought it was uncooked fish :-)