Music is an integral part of Pakistan’s cultural, social, and spiritual character. Pakistan’s musical heritage includes diverse influences from Persia, India, Central Asia, and the Middle East, resulting in a distinctive and changing soundscape that blends classical and contemporary elements. Classical Roots: South Asian Heritage Pakistan’s classical musical heritage originates from the Indian subcontinent and is influenced by Mughal courts, Sufi mysticism, and regional folk music.Khayal, Thumri, Dhrupad, and Tappa are the four major genres of classical music