Music can not be segmented

‘Wadali Bandhu’ Pooran Chand Wadali and PyareLal Wadali were in the city for a performance in Lucknow Mahotsav.

There's this perception that you don’t sing other singers songs? Why?

The reason behind this is that we don’t will to sing songs which are not our own. We are known for our originality and that is what keeps us connected to our roots.

Are folk songs losing steam? What future do you see?

There's nothing like that. Other music is like a sparkle which show its effects for a few minutes.But, Sufi Kalam is like worshipping the 'Almighty’. If one has dedication for music he has a great future lying ahead.

Are there less platforms for folk songs?

No, its just that we have to realize our potentials.

Is there a need for reality show in folk singing?

Yes, there is a huge need for a reality show meant for folk singing.

Your son Lakhwinder Wadali was in a reality show.Was he happy and should more singers come forward in folk singing?

See, firstly they asked him to sing folk songs but later on they insisted more on making him sing the song of their choice .Due to which he was a little bit unhappy. Definitely there is a need for talented singers in folk singing.

According to you who take folk more seriously Indians, foreigners or Indian abroad?

Actually everybody likes Sufi music. There is no bar of age, caste or nationality.

Comment on Folk and Bollywood.

Well, both are different streams. And even work patterns are entirely different from each other. Both, work at their own respective places.

What are the future plans for Gennext and their children?

See, Commercialization is necessary to build up a future in Sufi music.

Lucknow is a culture city but does it have a ear for folk singing?

Well you can see that. We are having such a lovely audience around.

Is there a need that folk singing should be blended with the nation's taste and not just a particular region?

Definitely, because music can not be segmented for a particular state or region. It should be made for all.

-Chandni Gulati