Understanding Qawwali, A symposium on the traditional art form of Qawwali, 2nd Mar 2013 Delhi

Understanding Qawwali: A Celebration

  • Date/Time: On Saturday, Mar 02, 2013, 10AM to 1 PM, 2PM to 4:30PM, 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM

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“Entry Free”, Don’t Miss the Opportunity

  • Programme
  • 10 am - 1pm: Lectures by Dr. Madan Gopal Singh, Shree Dhruv Sangari, Prof. Najma Perveen Ahmad (Dhruv Sangari was a student of Nusrat. Sings  qawwalis as a solo singer with tabla and harmonium, he sings only cover versions of Nusrat’s songs.)
  • 2 pm - 4:30 pm: Films by Mr. Yousuf Saeed and Mr. Amit Mehra
  • 6:30 pm - 9 pm Performances by: 1. Janaab Wajahat Hussain Badayuni from the family of Legendary Ustad Zafar Hussain Badayuni from India 2.Janaab Rizwan- Muazzam from the family of Legendary Ustab Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan from Pakistan

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Ali Brothers Group (Painting A young Nusrat)

Ali Brothers

Ali Brothers(aka Patiala Boys) are a group of young(13-15 years) Punjabi talents from Patiala Gharana. They sure do live up to the name of their ancestors and Gharana. At such a tender age they recreate the great Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan hits with unmatchable beauty…and the best part is their names .. two of them are “Pervez”, great irony right!..

Ahmed Ali, Pervez Babloo and  Pervez Hasan paint the image of a “Baby Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan” physically & Musically. (there is more .. they love Eating & Cricket just like NFAK did) Take a look

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Derek Trucks' NFAK Renditions (Tributes)

Derek Trucks Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan

Derek Trucks is an American guitarist, songwriter and founder of the Grammy Award winning “The Derek Trucks Band”. He has given Jazz tributes to Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan on several occasions recreating singles like “Ganj-E-Shakar”, “Sahib Teri Bandia” “Maki Madni” etc from Album “The Last Prophet”.  In 2002, Rahat guested with The Derek Trucks Band on the song Maki Madni for Trucks’ album, Joyful Noise.

Derek Trucks Band - Sahib Teri Bandi

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A Tribute to Nusrat - The Man & His Music Concert Videos

A Tribute to Nusrat - The Man & His Music Concert Videos (ft.Karsh Kale, Vishal Vaid, Brooklyn Qawwali Party), live at Makor, NYC, January 18 2007 . Concert Videos, Promotion Videos, Press kit and more .. [Read More]

Karsh Kale & Vishal Vaid – A Tribute To Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan

Vocalist Vishal Vaid and multi-instrumentalist Karsh Kale marked the 10th anniversary of Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan’s untimely passing during a sold-out performance of the master’s music at Joe’s Pub in New York City. The concert began as Vaid explained the influence that Ali Khan had on the careers of those on stage that night, and reminisced of spending time with the man himself, hanging out during late hours in Vancouver over a decade ago. [Read More]

Dildar Hussain remembers Nusrat Fateh Ali khan (A tribute program)

Dildar Hussain remembers Nusrat Fateh Ali khan in a  tribute program DM Special on DM Digital. He talks about NFAK as an Ustad, friend and father.. [Read More]

Fanna-fi-Allah, some of their best Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan renditions part 2

Fanna-fi-Allah giving Musical Tribute to Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan at Higher Vision Fest 2012, USA

Fanna-fi-Allah giving Musical Tribute to Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan at Higher Vision Fest 2012, USA

Sanson Ki Mala by Tahir Qawwal & Party Australia

Dil Jis Se Zinda Hai

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Fanna-fi-Allah, some of their best Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan renditions part 1

Though calling their effort a rendition is not much correct as they pretty much sing what NFAK sang, their inspirations, aspirations and bravery is still incomparable…. They are exactly the result of what Nusrat always wanted… He must be very happy seeing them from heaven.

What follows are the performances of soulful NFAK’s tracks by the Party at various locations world-wide..

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Shahen-Shah, Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Real World, 1989

Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan was a man of impressive, even daunting, stature. The emotional intensity and soaring power of his voice transcend all boundaries of language and religion and have popularized this beautiful and inspirational music beyond Muslim peoples to audiences worldwide.

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