Alam Lohar
Alam Lohar (Punjabi: محمد عالم لوہار) was a prominent Pakistani Punjabi folk music singer. He is credited with creating and popularising the musical term Jugni.
Alam Lohar | |
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| حاجی محمد عالم لوہار | |
| Born | Muhammad Alam Lohar 1928 |
| Died | 3 July 1979 (aged 51) Sham ki Bhattian, Punjab, Pakistan |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, musician, poet |
| Years active | 1936 – 1979 |
| Known for | Punjabi folk music, Chimta playing |
| Awards | Pride of Performance Award by the President of Pakistan in 1979 |
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