Safar Safar is a music group bringing the rich musical traditions of Punjab to life in New Zealand with exciting live Qawwali and Punjabi folk performances

28/03/2026

Punjabi folk song ‘Mora’ at Kirat Singh’s recital at UC School of Music

Congrats to Kirat Singh for his great first recital at University of Canterbury School of Music showcasing his expertise...
23/03/2026

Congrats to Kirat Singh for his great first recital at University of Canterbury School of Music showcasing his expertise on a range of Punjabi instruments

We had a great day at Little River Drum Festival. Thanks so much to Doug and Marcus for inviting us to share our Punjabi...
17/03/2026

We had a great day at Little River Drum Festival. Thanks so much to Doug and Marcus for inviting us to share our Punjabi folk songs at this amazing annual showcase of world percussion

13/03/2026

Join us tomorrow as Safar brings the rich musical traditions of Punjab life to Little River Campground.

Weaving a vibrant tapestry of traditional sounds, from the driving rhythms of the tabla & dhad, to the soulful melodies of the sarangi, rabab, & tumbi, Safar transmit an evocative performance, not to be missed.

11/03/2026

The festival kicks off this Friday, 13 March. The Little River Campground is open from 3pm to set up. For those staying the weekend we have a kitchen area, hot showers ($2coin needed), toilets and walks through native bush.... as well as a stellar lineup of musicians. Come prepared- Bring all you will need- food, drinking water, warm clothes and if you're staying overnight, it can get cool. See you all soon.

26/02/2026

Behind the scenes at one of our rehearsals in The Great Hall, The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora ahead of Sounds of Salaam last year

Highlights from our Qawwali performance at last year’s Sounds of Salaam Festival at The Arts Centre, Christchurch ✨
19/02/2026

Highlights from our Qawwali performance at last year’s Sounds of Salaam Festival at The Arts Centre, Christchurch ✨

Throwback to our debut performance at The Arts Centre’s Sounds of Salaam 2024! Inspired by the Persian roots of Sufi mus...
17/02/2026

Throwback to our debut performance at The Arts Centre’s Sounds of Salaam 2024! Inspired by the Persian roots of Sufi music in India, this performance presented a unique fusion of Qawwali songs with Persian instruments and vocals

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