Allah Hoo, Lyrics & English Translations

Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan & Party performing Allah Hoo at University of Washington

Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan & Party performing Allah Hoo at University of Washington

English Translations & Lyrics:

Malik-Ul-Mulk, Lashareeka Lahoo
Ruler of the world, soul of my blood

Wahadahoo Laa Ilaahaa Illaahoo
The promised one, there is nothing but you

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“Voice of God” – A fan review of Sahen-Shah

The Great Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan

The Great Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan

If God (whoever he is) could choose someone to sing on his behalf, I have absolutely no doubt in my mind that Nusrat would be it.

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

Shahen-Shah 1989 Album Cover Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan

Shahen-Shah 1989 Album Cover

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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The Fourth & Largest tenor – Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan dragging Qawwali into the 21st century

The Global Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan

The Global Nusrat

PHIL SWEENEY from “The Independent” calls Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan the best and largest tenor (the highest male singing voice) and  recommend him over Luciano, Placido and Jose (most Popular Opera Voices of 90’s). Author goes on to describe his collaborations and innovative experiments which Though we know pretty well that “the best tenor” tag will never be enough to sum up the huge NFAK ( In each and every possible translation of this statement). Read this article for a great take on the “New Nusrat with his Experiments & Fusion”

Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan annoys purists, but he is also dragging Qawwali into the 21st century.

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