Mai Dhai, the soulful voice from Tharparkar, has made history by becoming the first Pakistani folk singer to be featured on the iconic Times Square billboard in New York City! Her powerful voice and unique style are taking the world by storm.
Dhai’s journey is far more inspiring than just a flashy billboard. This talented vocalist has captivated audiences worldwide with her unique style and powerful voice. Born and raised in Tharparkar, she was discovered by music enthusiasts during a performance at the Lahooti Live Sessions in 2013, a platform dedicated to uplifting Pakistan’s rich Sufi and folk music traditions.
In 2015, the singer from poverty-stricken district of Tharparkar expanded international presence by participating in SXSW Music Festival in the United States. During that trip, she also performed at the City University Graduate Center in New York, showcasing her talent to a broader audience.
Her success story from the Tharparkar region and performing for international audience shows her passion and effort towards folk music. Like many musicians, Mai’s journey to fame began when she was just a child, and the sinking of Manganhar’s identity make her a figure of cultural resistance. Regardless of all these pressures that come with social conventions she stuck to art. Every success story of Mai Dhai remains true to her origin encouraging new era of musicians as well as followers.
