Are Goan musical instruments extinct? By Revllone

How many of us have heard of Traditional Goan musical instruments like shenai, surt, surpanvo, surpanvo and nagsher? No? Well these were played at temples, sacred ceremonies, gauda cantaram sessions, etc. Shenai: a musical instrument played at almost all auspicious occasions for Hindus.  Surt:  always played with the shenai, it provides the drone to the melody of the Shenai. Surpanvo: The shepherd flute. This instrument is simple bamboo-staff about 60-70 cms. Nagsher/Naksher: Played by the Dhangar or Gavli community. Chowgudo: Has two ‘Dhobe’ and ‘Zil’ placed in a cross form, facing each other, and played with sticks held in both hands.  Mhadelem: played by the Christian Gauda community is perhaps the most ancient of all the percussion instruments. It is mostly accompanied by the Ghumat. Most of the traditional instruments are dying out because these instruments do not interest the younger generations and since now adays there are no musicians who can play these instruments. The youth today should be encouraged to retain their very rich and diverse culture lest the increased use of electronic musical devices bring an end to a glorious culture.