Sanam Marvi Mesmerizes Paris Audience at Theatre de la Ville

PARIS — Pakistan’s celebrated folk and sufi singer Sanam Marvi captivated a full house at the Theatre de la Ville in Paris on Sunday with her soulful performance that showcased the rich spiritual and cultural heritage of Pakistan.

The concert, co-organized by the Embassy of Pakistan and the Theatre de la Ville, offered Parisians a rare opportunity to experience Pakistan’s sufi and folk music live. The audience was moved by Marvi’s powerful voice and deep emotional connection to her art.

Ambassador of Pakistan to France, Mumtaz Zahra Baloch, praised Sanam Marvi and her team for their mesmerizing performance and thanked the Theatre’s management for supporting Pakistani music and culture. She noted that the venue has a historic connection with Pakistan, recalling that the late Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan had also performed there.

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Ambassador Baloch highlighted the importance of cultural diplomacy, saying that it serves as a bridge connecting people, societies, and nations. She expressed delight at the success of the sold-out concert and hoped for more collaborations between Pakistani and French artists in the future.

Speaking about her experience, Sanam Marvi said, “Music is the spice of life, and we love our traditional music.” She expressed joy and gratitude for the warm reception from the diverse international audience.

Born in Sindh, Pakistan, Marvi began her musical journey at an early age and has since earned global acclaim for her unique blend of folk and sufi singing.

The management of the Theatre de la Ville commended Marvi’s performance, noting that such events help French audiences discover and appreciate international music. They emphasized that “music has no boundaries,” and that the program’s goal was to strengthen love for world music and introduce foreign artists and their cultures to France.