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Abstract

This research paper explores the artistic and thematic aspects of Balochi folk poetry, analyzing its rich literary tradition. Balochi folk poetry encompasses themes of love, patriotism, cultural heritage, hospitality, Bahot and etc. Despite its artistic strength, comprehensive research remains limited. Particularly, Zahirok, a genre blending poetry and music, has a musical structure, like Hindustani classical music yet remains understudied. This study highlights the need for extensive research on Balochi folk poetry’s genres, like Sepat, Leelo/Loli(Lullaby), Laib Laccha(Child Poetry), Halo o Nazaink(Poetries of Marriage Ceremony and Happy events), Sot(Comon for every event), Motk(Elegy), Dehee o Dastanag(Songs of love and sorrows), Zahirok(Song of love and acknowledgement of ones who are far from eyes) and Amba’s(Poetry of Fishermen’s) themes, structure, and artistic dimensions.