The Final Studio Recordings (Pictures)

nusrat online final studio recordings Final Studio Recordings was meant to be the first of many amazing albums NFAK was going to record for Rick Rubin’s American Recordings. A dream cut short by his tragic death in Aug 1997. The Albums presents NFAK’s most energetic, kinky and yet melodic performances ever. You might notice  that NFAK was in worst of health while recording this 2 Hours( 8 tracks long ) masterpiece, still he captures your breath and soul. The Albums was released internationally on June 12,2001. Here are a few pics the recording set.

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Fanna-fi-Allah, the face of Western Qawwali, An Introduction

Fanna-Fi-Allah is a Californian Qawwali party led by Tahir Qawwali. If you were moved by the efforts and inspirations of the awesome Brooklyn Qawwal Party then be ready for yet another surprise from west, this time with more Qawwali. [Read More]

Haq Ali Ali - NFAK Live at Womadelaide festival 1995

Womadelaide festival 1995

Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan performing Haq Ali Ali ( Ali Maula Ali) at Womadelaide (WOMAD at Adelaide (Australia) ) at his best blending great classical tunes into Hypnotic Qawwali rhythms. We  Heartly Thank, kallashah (Original Uploader) for this great treasure..

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NFAK without doubt remained the most loved act of the three day festival (24-26th Fab 1995). Here is what a reviewer had to say

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The Nusrat Ramble - Folk Roots 1993

A great introduction to Qawwali and the great man who delivered it …. folk roots nusrat coverpage [Read More]

Best All-Rounder since Botham?

A great behind the scenes look at Nusrat’s Life in Pakistan, an article from 1996 by David Toop , the title describes the All Round composer/singer/performer NFAK, referring to British Cricket Legend Ian Botham.. Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan with Michael Brook [Read More]

"The first time I saw Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan" - Memories by Mohammed Hanif

“The first time I saw Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan”  is a deeply touching narration by Pakistani writer, Mohammed Hanif of the incident when he first saw NFAK in his village in 1972.  The eight years old Hanif was so moved that he decided his career even before the Party’s  performance ended  " He wanted to sit behind the large man (Nusrat) , clap, sing and make the audience go wild " … Did he live his dream ?  The program also takes a very wise take on accusations following the “Global Nusrat” …… A Must Listen.. [Read More]

Grab the Free NFAK Albums from Flipkart Flyte this week

Free Albums at Flipkart Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan If you don’t know already, here is the good News, Flipkart’s MP3 Service,Flyte turns One year old this 28th Feb and flipkart is giving away 100 free Albums daily for free Download this Entire week.. Atleast 1 free & Original NFAK Album per day…. So what are you waiting for .. grab yours now

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Music thats Speaks to Spirit

Seattle Post Article preceeding the Epic Washington Concert featuring an interview with the legend. [Read More]

Bombay Streets - Exclusive music from streets of Bombay (feat. Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan)

Bombay Streets music album claims to capture the music and essence of Bombay, but how however it is essentially a remixed compilation of a few NFAK hits along with music from Subha Mudgal, Alamgir, M.M. Karim etc.. Don’t expect anything Mumbaiya… just a some rocking Nusrat compilations.. [Read More]