An Awesome BBC Program Exploring  the Legacy & Influence of Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan

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The Following fan Story is from Santosh Ojha from India, about his first contact with trance and ecstasy, I mean NFAK…. This is a Story of an usual Indian Discovering the great Nusrat in early 1990, and was first published on his blog in 2006 . A great read… " Don’t forget to send your stories at admin@nusratonline.com

It was a bitterly-cold winter evening in Delhi when I discovered Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan. Fortified with some whiskey I was listening to, and watching Nusrat. This was in late 1990 at a senior colleague’s house. I remember the date because I had just been transferred from Bangalore to Delhi. Delhi was a city I was hardly familiar with. I knew very few people there. And the December winter of Delhi was bitingly cold! I was a bachelor and the invitation from my colleague for drinks and dinner at his place, close to the company guest house I was staying, was most welcome. He, a Sardar, was a generous host and he plied me with good whiskey. More significantly, during the course of the evening, he introduced me to Nusrat’s music.

Well If You are a NFAK Fan, then there is no way you haven’t seen this pic.

It was painted by young Indian Artist Sikander Singh, who lives in Chandigarh and is getting on a success spree. A tribute worth watching, here is behind the scene video, the Making Of The Pic (in HD) ,

Nusrat’s haunting voice has been one of a kind music-therapy for his fans for years now, it seems to wash away the pain and transport us a more joyous world, or some times closer to divine. Well this is not the first time , I have heard stories of NFAK’s music used in treatment. Even when back in 90’s NFAK received “Pride Of Performance” in Pakistan, the rumour was that his songs treated the disturbed daughter of the military ruler. Then there were many reports from Japan and parts of Africa where NFAK’s music was used in Research and therapy. But this time I have a story of NFAK’s music used in Clild Birth.

“What A Lucky Child, He came to this world Listening to the Legend”

So you all might be knowing about the famous KCRW “Radio Station” , NFAK himself made a couple visits here. Here is a story from KRCW’s DJ, Tom Schnabel about how NFAK’s music was used during birth of Anil Dewan’s son (KRCW’s Webmaster).. read along..

Here is an exclusive re-production of the hit track ‘Pani Da Rang’ featuring  Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan by Ajit Singh, a California based music producer, composer and multi-instrumentalist. Ajit Singh was honored by being selected to do one of the last Friction Labs ever on the BBC Asian Network - Bobby Friction Show in mid-October.

Well I don’t think it will amaze us anymore to see NFAK anywhere , we are quite used to his global appearance & universal approach … however here are a few videos, check them out.

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Keep checking time to time for more additions.

Sameena researched, scripted, narrated, packaged, interviewed, anchored & produced sub-continent’s prominent personalities based prog. series Shakhsiyat, episode no. 21 featuring world known qawwali singer/ vocalist from faisalabad punjab pakistan, rizwan ali khan & moazzam ali khan, nephews of legendary ustad nusrat fateh ali khan , for rajya sabha tv

This audio was recorded in Anand Bakshi’s house in 1997 during a NFAK Welcome Party,  many guest celebrities were present to meet NFAK … and Anand’s Bakshi forced NFAK to sing hislatest composed “Ishq Di Galli Wich " ..

“Ishq Di Galli Wich " was a uper-hit song from movie “Kachche Dhaage” , composed by NFAK. However he offered the song to Hanj Raj Hans (who did a good job) , wonder how it would have been if he wound have sang it himself

[caption id=“attachment_1271” align=“alignleft” width=“193”] Aah, Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan[/caption]

AAH- Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan was a Tribute programme released right after death of NFAK in 1997 as a 2-set Audio CD. The program Featured a compilation of NFAK songs, specially the remixed & hip-hip recordings famous in Pakistan that time. It also featured a narration of NFAK’s biography and legacy in between the songs. One of the good compilation programs indeed.

“The following Article was published on January 22, 1993, just one day before NFAK’s Unforgettable performance at Meany! in Seattle Times and is posted here with their permission. Read Along”

Tomorrow: Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan in concert, Meany Theater, 8 p.m., sold out. 543-4880. In Pakistan and North Indian mausoleums, singer Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan is widely celebrated as a powerful conveyor of the spiritual message. In the West his versatile voice, melodic sensibility and deeply passionate delivery have made him one of the most popular performers of contemporary world music. Last September, Khan came to Seattle at the invitation of the University of Washington ethnomusicology department as a visiting artist. Khan will be teaching there through March. Tomorrow, he gives his first public performance here, accompanied by an ensemble of nine musicians.