Black African Identity
Many of the Afro-Pakistanis have assimilated into the dominamt culture. The Sheedis have assimilated into Pakistani culture, the instrument, songs and dance of the Sheedis appear to be derived from Africa. Linguistically, Makranis are Balochi and Sindhi and speak a dialect of Urdu referred to as Makrani. Their local culture have been influential in shaping the dominant culture of Pakistan. The musical anthem of the ruling Pakistan Peoples Party, "Bija Teer", is a Balochi song in the musical style of the Sheedis with Black African style rhythm and drums
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