Another Rare Concert Of Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan by Mr Asim Hussain of nusratfan.com. It was recorded sometime in 1995-96  in UAE and has some of the best qawwalis. Get ready for some mind blowing short performances… especially Mast Nazaron Se,Mera Piya ghar aaya ..

Track List

———————————————————————————– Allah Hoo Allah Hoo Mera Piya Ghar Aaya Yeh Jo Halka Halka Suroor Part 1 Aakian Udeek Diyaan Kali Kali Zulfoun Mein Ali Da Malang Sanu Ek Pal Chain Na Aawe Yeh Halka Suroor Hai Part 2 Kanjer Hain Teri Aankein Mast Nazroon Se Allah Bachae Je Toun Rab Noun Lal Meri Pat Dam Mast Qalander Mast Mast

Ustad Tari Khan (1953, Lahore) is a famous master tabla player from Pakistan. You can read more about him here.

What we present today is some of the awesome Jugalbandis between NFAK & Tari Khan during 1992-1994 in USA . If use are classical fan, there is noway you wont enjoy it. If your are not into classical, then it quiet possible that you will become one today after listening to  these Jugalbandi.

The NewMusic was an award winning Canadian TV Show & News Magazine that ran from early 80’s to mid 2000’s  It presented contemporary popular music in social , political, spiritual & economical aspects. The show did a profile on NFAK in 92-93, take a look… It contains a few unseen performances, interviews and insights  All thanks goes to Mr. Sonny Jhetta for uploading this gem, keep visiting his channel for more surprises..

Source:Rediff News Network

Courtesy: NPR

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Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan helped spread Qawwali, a form of Sufi devotional music, around the world.

JIM WASHBURN | THE TIMES

Unlike many popular singers who have wildly animated styles, Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan performs seated, as implacably planted on the stage floor as a bean-bag chair. But though he may be rooted to the spot physically, the Pakistani singer’s voice launches into incredible, propulsive flights of melismatic abandon as he strains to embody the content of his songs, and his hands and arms often gesticulate and fly with the emotion of his singing.

How Shekhar Kapoor Prepares for Directing a scene? Well, he panics .. and Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan’s Music hovers in his mind, increasing the chaos, and the output is Brilliant Creativity.

“The Power of not knowing drives him.. I  strongly believe that the same power used to drive Nusrat too”

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Child Marriage & similar social evils still remains prevalent in certain parts of India and many Asian countries, a social stigma that cannot be tolerated at all. I myself can never forget the haunting scenes from Bandit Queen where a 11-year old Phoolan Devi was married (or sold) to a 25 year old. The background score of this scene was a soulful and emotional track by NFAK which can force you to cry if you understand the lyrics. A young girl asking her father about  “You have decided to marry your beloved daughter in such a small age! What was my fault to get this I cant understand?” and accepting her fate. So what we have today is the translation of this song by Bobby Sing ( from www.bobbytalkscinema.com ) , he understands and feels that this song might be the answer to the social & personal stigma , this song will help the girl-parents take right decision for their blossoming flower .. , So Do I.. Read Along…

This is a humble message for all those young would-be parents who will be reaching this stage soon when they might find themselves in a dilemma. And may be at that time, the meaningful memories of watching this video may help you to take the right decision.