A great fusion by NFAK (Classical, Folk, Filmy & Western.. All In One)

Every time I listen to something great from NFAK, I feel what more can he give me now?, well he always proves me wrong with something new, better and greater … Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan was a living “University Of Music” in himself, If a man can grab the familiar tunes and musical environment of a country just by listening to their TV advertisements, and then incorporate it in his music almost instantly….then, Jeff Buckley was absolutely right in quoting “he did’nt play music, he was the music”.
Back to story… yesterday I heard something amazing from NFAK, a fusion of Classical Music, Folk Music & Western tunes… A great composition & innovation…
While NFAK sings Raga Tilak Kamot, Taraman Naz & Salama Aga(fame, Dil Ke Armaan) sings folk and contemprory music respectively, surrounded by all sorts and varities of classical as well as western instuments… Everything perfectly into place.
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Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan’s Legacy & Influence

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

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UK Newspapers Reporting Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan’s Death

A few newspaper clips from 20th August 1997 reporting NFAK’s demise…….. Even Music Cried ……….

Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan's Death Report in Newspaper -1
Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan's Death Report in Newspaper -2
Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan's Death Report in Newspaper -3
Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan's Death Report in Newspaper -4

Nusart Fateh Ali Khan – Live At National Theatre Tokyo, 1987 Part 3

Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan in Japan, A TV News Recording

Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan in Japan, A TV News Recording

Link for Part 1 of this Series: Click Here

Link for Part 2 of this Series: Click Here

 

1. Man Kunto Maula (Awesome Improvisations ) 01 – Man Kunto Maula-0001.mp3

2. Ho Karam Ki Nazar 02 – Ho Karam Ki Nazar-0001.mp3

3. Nee Mai Jana Jogi De Naal 03 – Ney Mein Jana Jogi De Naal-0001.mp3

4. Dama Dam Mast Qalandar  04 – Dhamadham Mast Qalander-0001.mp3

5. NIt Khair Manga  05 – Nit Khair Mangan Sohnia Main Teri-0001.mp3

 

TV Recordings ( From Some News Channel)

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Rizwan Moazzam (Remembering Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan) on Rajya Sabha TV India

Rizwan Moazzam, Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan's Nephews

Rizwan Moazzam, Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan’s Nephews

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