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 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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Just the thought of Qazi Shaharyar Akhter’s NFAK rendition on my wall gives me goosebumps; if you feel the same do check it out at https://www.facebook.com/qazishaharyarakhter/

Watch him in action

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.. ..

Tracks

00:01:45 Afreen Afreen

00:04:48 Piya Re Piya Re

00:07:36 Koi Jane Koi Na Jane

00:11:51 Main Aur Meri Awargi

00:15:42 Ishq Da Rutba

00:19:10 Wada Karke Sajjan Naheen Aaya

00:25:09 Teri Yaad

00:28:05 Mera Gham Aur Mera Khushi

00:31:04 Ab Kya Soche

00:35:59 Tenu Takda

Happy birthday Nusrat, Let’s start celebrating this day, with the beautiful tribute and rendition of ‘Wohi Khuda Hai’ by Coke Studio

Here is a beautiful podcast and introduction to Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan’s music from Ben “Bear” Brown Jr.

Enjoy Ecstasy!