The Nusrat Ramble – Folk Roots 1993 Continued..

Part 2 of a Nusrat Story with pure Qawwali!!
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The Nusrat Ramble – Folk Roots 1993

A great introduction to Qawwali and the great man who delivered it ….
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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

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Rhythm Planet – The Great World Music Makers ” Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan”

Tom SchnabelTom Schnabel presents the career and journey overview of the greatest musicians of his time. Here is what he had on NFAK in his book “Rhythm Planet: The Great World Music Makers”. Continue reading

Naheed Nusrat passes away

naheed nusrat passes awayNusrat Fateh Ali Khan’s wife “Naheed Nusrat” lost her battle with cancer yesterday and passed way in Toronto,Canada. She was suffering from Cancer from last one month and was admitted in Credit Valley Hospital where she took her last breath.
Naheed Nusrat was daughter of Fateh Ali Khan’s brother, Salamat Ali Khan and was married to NFAK in 1971. Nusrat always considered his wife and his daughter, lucky charms and attributed his success to their prayers. After NFAK’s death she continued a quiet life in Toronto and was ocassionally seen at Rahat’s concerts and usually avoided media.
May her soul rest in peace

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