"Beats of the Deccan: Hyderabad’s Marfa Magic at weddings"

Hyderabad Marfa Beats Experience the vibrant soul of Hyderabad with its iconic Marfa music – a sound that defines celebrations!

Marfa is a lively form of percussion-based music, originally from Africa, brought to Hyderabad by Arab soldiers.

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The Instruments It includes trumpets, drums, cymbals, and sometimes bagpipes – played with unmatched energy and rhythm.

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The Performers Mostly played by Hyderabadi Muslim youth in weddings, the Marfa bands wear colorful ethnic attire.

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Marfa is most popular in weddings, mehfils, and processions across the Old City of Hyderabad.

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It’s fast, catchy, and makes people dance instantly. No desi wedding in Hyderabad is complete without it!

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Marfa is a rare blend of African, Arab, and Deccani cultures – a true musical heritage.

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Many Marfa performances go viral on social media – the energy is too contagious to ignore!

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