International Journal of Advanced Research and Development

Authors
Dr. Afroza Jan

Abstract
Singing and dancing by bands has contributed a lot to the traditional music of Kashmir from the ancient period. Not only in Kashmir, but also in other places, bhand pather (custom) has remained prevalent from the very ancient period. The performance of bhands is called Joshin, various parts of which are called the pathers. Bhand Pather or Joshin is the extemporary drama without any formal script.