Pappu Sain (

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: پپو سائیں; born 1956 – died 7 November 2021) was a

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player. He performed every Thursday evening at the Tomb of Shah Jamal in Ichhra,

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. His band was known as Qalandar bass. Pappu Sain was accompanied by his son Qalandar Baksh and others.

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1920s births 2021 deaths Pakistani drummers Performers of Sufi music Dhol players Musicians from Lahore Year of birth missing {{Sufism-stub