The snowcapped remote mountains of the Kalash valleys of Chitral District are drenched in traditional folk songs which have been passed down from generation to generation over hundreds of years.

Clad in colorful robes – Ariana and Amrina represent the small ethnic community of around 4,000 indigenous Kalasha people – known for their unique culture and diverse language. Born in the Bamburet valley (in 2003 and 2002), the two have been friends since birth as they lived in the same neighborhood and sang together at festivals for as long as they can remember. The love for singing is so deeply imbedded that Aryana, named Farsi Gul at birth, changed her name earlier this year after being inspired by the music of international star, Ariana Grande.

As new recording artists, the sense of excitement and passion for the art reflects in the flickering of Ariana and Amrina’s eyes, and innocence that is radiating and pure adding further to the allure of this untapped genre of folk music.