For
centuries, the Punjabi and Saraiki folk song has carried stories of romance,
separation and sorrow. But who was Sammi, and why have so many legends become
associated with her name?“Sammi
Meri Waar, Main Waari.” The haunting refrain of this traditional Punjabi and
Saraiki folk song has travelled across generations, carrying emotions that
transcend language and geography.
Often
interpreted as an expression of unconditional love and devotion, the song is
deeply rooted in the folk tradi...