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Overnight Performances At Data Darbar, The Roots of Qawwali
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Data Darbar Complex , The Roots Of qawwali

Data Durbar( or Darbar) is the shrine of great Sufi Saint, Sufi saint, Abul Hassan Ali Hajvery (more commonly known as Daata Ganj Baksh, meaning the master who bestows treasures). It is one of the most important and oldest Sufi Shrines of World.Data Darbar is also viewed as one of the home grounds of traditional Qawwali. Till date , every Thursday there is a Qawwali performance at the shrine which starts at 3pm and continues throughout the evening. Data Darbar holds special significance in Nusrat’s Life, his performances here were the one that established him as a Great Qawwal in his native Pakistan and shut those down who accused NFAK of westernizing Qawwali, devotees present during NFAK’s  yearly performances on Urs in Data Darbar Complex are still found describing it as unmatchable and divine. When NFAK performed here first time, story is that Other Qawwals scheduled to perform after NFAK didn’t even got a chance.. why? You obviously know that…

You can read more about Data Darbar Here.

NFAK performing at Data Darbar

What we present today is a set of NFAK performances from Data Darbar Recorded in 1995. We apologize for poor recording Quality…let me assure you that it’s the best available.. Just try to get A feel of The Saints by listening to a man who was no less a “Saint” Himself…..

Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan Live At Data Drarbar Part 1

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Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan Live At Data Drarbar Part 2

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Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan Live At Data Drarbar Part 3

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FKel95saMrs&w=420&h=315]

Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan Live At Data Drarbar Part 4

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Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan Live At Data Drarbar Part 5

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R91KI0Mc5ss&w=420&h=315]

Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan Live At Data Drarbar Part 6

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Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan LIve At Drchester, London 1993, CitiBank Concert
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Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan Live At  Drchester Hotel London 1993 – DVD (H.Q)
City Bank Concert…
1. Introduction
2. Allah Hoo 18:39
3. Nami Danam 16:04
4. Akhiyan Udeek Diyan 14:40
5. Mera Piya Ghar Aya 11:40
6. Ho Karam Ki Nazar 14:53
7. Chaap Tilak Cheen Lee 15:20
8. Tum Ek Gorakhdhanda Ho 17:01
9. Je Toon Rab Noon Mananan 12:57
10. Ham Apni Sham Ko 08:51
11. Sanoon Ek Pal Chain Na 05:14
12. Yeh Jo Halka Halka Saroor 16:28
13. Allah Muhammad Char Yaar 04:15
14. Dam Mast Qalander 07:48

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[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5dXER8elhy0&w=420&h=315]
Enjoy…..

Artist Who Changed The World: A List Of “Lists Featuring NFAK”
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Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan – ” Artist Who Unified the World with Music”

It is no argument  that the World’s Music would have been a lot poorer if Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan was not born. Since early days of his introduction to Western ears he was hailed as one of the greatest voices and greatest singer ever. What follows is an everlasting list speaking the man’s impact on music and World.

1. 100 Minorities who changed the World: ……..by Sacred-Bridge
Click Here To See Entire List

2. The 20th Century Greatest Hits: What works of Art should be remembered and why.. by Paul Williams
Click Here To See The Entire List

3. Artists, writers, and musicians: an encyclopedia of people who changed the world
………….  edited by Michel-André Bossy, Thomas Brothers, John C. McEnroe
Click Here To Read The Book

4. The 100 Greatest Stars Of 20th Century………….Q Magazine (August 1999)
Ckick Here To See The Lists

5. Top 12 Artists and Thinkers in the last 60 years………TIME Magazine,2006
Click Here To Read

6. 50 Most Influential Artists Of Music ………. SPIN Magazine,1998

7. NPR 50 Great Voices…………. National Public Radio,USA,2010
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8. 20 Most Iconic Musicians From Past 50 Years ……. CNN,2010
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9. Mojo 100 Greatest Singers Of All Time

More Coming Very Soon………

Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan & Ustad Tari Khan ” a few awesome Jugalbandi ” Part 1
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Ustad Tari Khan (1953, Lahore) is a famous master tabla player from Pakistan. You can read more about him here.

Ustad Tari Khan

What we present today is some of the awesome Jugalbandisbetween NFAK & Tari Khan during 1992-1994 in USA . If use are classical fan, there is noway you wont enjoy it. If your are not into classical, then it quiet possible that you will become one today after listening to  these Jugalbandi.

Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan & Ustad Tari Khan, Washington

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Nusrat! Live at Meany (University of Washington) 1993, An Unforgettable Concert
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Cutting right to chest, if you are a big fan of “Allah Hoo” , then you might be knowing that the most famous version of Allah Hoo was recorded in this concert, I am talking about the 15 minutes versions you might have heard on albums like “Imprint”, “The Emperor” , “Live At Washington University” and any other famous compilation album. This is also the concert that was mentioned in our fan-story in previous post.

Nusrat teaching students at University of Washington 1993

Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, was the Celebrity Visiting Artist in the University of Washington Ethnomusicology Program in 1992-93. It was during the end of his visit that there was a sudden demand of a Concert performance, other ensemble members were back in Pakistan, NFAK initially thought of giving a solo performance with Tari Khan on Tabla, however the other member flew in just a few hours before the time. And then they gave us such a great show (after traveling for over 20 hours continuously), hats off to them.

So the performance has all the great tracks “Allah Hoo”, “Man Kunto Maula” (Might be the beat version), “Mast Mast”, “Haq Ali Ali”, “Mera Piya Ghar aaya”…

this video posted below contains the main part of concert, the duo performance with Farrukh and another one with Tari khan will be posted soon..

So gear up for 90 minutes of pure music….

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