Legendary Thar singer Mai Fatima Gadi dies, aged 71

ISLAMABAD, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 14th Mar, 2026) Renowned Thari folk artist Mai Fatima Gadi has passed away at the age of 71 and her soulful voice, which preserved the rich folk traditions of Thar will remain a lasting symbol of the region’s cultural heritage, touching the hearts of generations and keeping alive the timeless music and stories of the desert.

Family sources with media channels confirmed her death and revealed that she had been battling between life and death for the past year due to lung and kidney disease.

Mai Fatima Gadi spent decades performing and promoting the music of Thar, ensuring that its stories, songs and traditions reached wider audiences.

She was widely respected for her efforts to keep the cultural legacy of the desert alive for future

generations.

Her passing marks a profound loss for the folk music community and the people of Thar. Tributes are pouring in from fans and fellow artists who remember her as a guardian of Thari traditions and a voice that will continue to resonate for years to come.