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Sufi music, prevalent in parts of South Asia, has its roots in:
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Ancient Vedic chants
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- Ancient Vedic chants
- The mystical tradition of Islam
- Buddhist devotional songs
- Tribal folk music
Explanation & Context
Sufi music is devotional music of the Sufis, the mystical branch of Islam, aiming to induce spiritual ecstasy.
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