Here is the complete English translation of the Ham’d (a composition sung in praise of Allah) rendered by the great Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan (late), Thanks to پنجابی جٹ زاهد ,Yahoo User
Samaa’ tein: Of ears, to hear, listen Khana-e-laa’shaoor : Sub-conscious mind….. (both are Arabic words and used in Urdu / Farsi too)
[Read More]The date was 31st December 1989, and at Ramgarhia Sabha Gurdwara(A Sikh Temple) Slough UK , a Musilm was singing “Koi bole Ram Ram (A Hindu God) “. For people present, there were no separate religions “Allah was Ram” & “Ram was the Guru”. By performing this song, NFAK proved that “music has no Religion” & “Religion could never bound NFAK”. This pious though by NFAK truly justifies the following tribute by a fan ( ‘Rishi R Jha’).
Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, when he sings, the GEETA, the KORAN, the BIBLE,the Sri Guru Garanth Sahib Ji , all are turned into music…a harmony with the existence …the godliness of the Universe can be felt.
So what follows is the English subtitled video & “Lyrics & Translations” of song “Koi Bole Ram Ram”, and the complete performance of NFAK in Gurudwara ( I know you must have seen it). Lets believe in Each Others Religions, beliefs & Gods.. ..
[Read More]Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Live at PTV In an EID Special Program - Alif Allah chambe di booti - Kalam Sultan Bahu ji
Lyrics & English English Translations (by http://sultanbahukalam.blogspot.in)
My Master Has Planted in My Heart the Jasmine of Allah’s Name. Both My Denial That the Creation is Real and My Embracing of God, the Only Reality, Have Nourished the Seedling Down to its Core. -When the Buds of Mystery Unfolded Into the Blossoms of Revelation, My Entire Being Was Filled with God’s Fragrance. -May the Perfect Master Who Planted this Jasmine in My Heart Be Ever Blessed, O Bahu!
I can’t think of any musician, whom I have admired more than NFAK, but to my own surprise, I gradually realized that I was inspired more by Nusrat, the saintly human being than Nusrat, one of the greatest Musicians Ever. This book by Varun Soni focuses on the religious aspects of lives of NFAK & Bob Marley, and how they used technology and popular culture to spread their messages - making it different from other biographies or books focused specifically on music.
[Read More]All Gods Are One, He is within everyone & Everywhere - Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan Performance Excerpt from 1993 “Allah Hoo” Recorded in London, 1993 by BBC
Find Full Song Here
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..
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Nusrat was my Elvis! takes an in depth and historians take on Emergence, International impact & Legacy of Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan. The programme features interviews of Celebrity Fans such as Amitabh Bachchan, Peter Gabriel & many prominent music personalities and taking about cultural impact of Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan on Pakistan & Asians. You will get to listen one of the first recorded Qawwali’s of NFAK & excerpts of some of his greatest entrancing tracks. The program was received by high praise in music journals…
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