The Magic of Nusrat – a Fan Story

The Following fan Story is from Santosh Ojha from India, about his first contact with trance and ecstasy, I mean NFAK…. This is a Story of an usual Indian Discovering the great Nusrat in early 1990, and was first published on his blog in 2006 . A great read… ” Don’t forget to send your stories at [email protected]

Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan In India

Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan In India, 1996

It was a bitterly-cold winter evening in Delhi when I discovered Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan. Fortified with some whiskey I was listening to, and watching Nusrat. This was in late 1990 at a senior colleague’s house. I remember the date because I had just been transferred from Bangalore to Delhi. Delhi was a city I was hardly familiar with. I knew very few people there. And the December winter of Delhi was bitingly cold! I was a bachelor and the invitation from my colleague for drinks and dinner at his place, close to the company guest house I was staying, was most welcome. He, a Sardar, was a generous host and he plied me with good whiskey. More significantly, during the course of the evening, he introduced me to Nusrat’s music.

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Making Of Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan’s Sketch by Indian Artist Sikander Singh

Well If You are a NFAK Fan, then there is no way you haven’t seen this pic.

Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan's Sketch by Indian Artist Sikander Singh

Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan’s Sketch by Indian Artist Sikander Singh

It was painted by young Indian Artist Sikander Singh, who lives in Chandigarh and is getting on a success spree. A tribute worth watching, here is behind the scene video, the Making Of The Pic (in HD) ,

PS: Seriously, if you haven’t seen this pic and still claim to be a NFAK Fan , Well you got to do a lot of catching up.. keep visiting us frequently.. we will keep you updated

NFAK’s Music In Therapy/Treatment and this time “Child Birth”

Anil Dewan

Anil Dewan with Kavi (The Child)

Nusrat’s haunting voice has been one of a kind music-therapy for his fans for years now, it seems to wash away the pain and transport us a more joyous world, or some times closer to divine. Well this is not the first time , I have heard stories of NFAK’s music used in treatment. Even when back in 90’s NFAK received “Pride Of Performance” in Pakistan, the rumour was that his songs treated the disturbed daughter of the military ruler. Then there were many reports from Japan and parts of Africa where NFAK’s music was used in Research and therapy. But this time I have a story of NFAK’s music used in Clild Birth.

“What A Lucky Child, He came to this world Listening to the Legend”

So you all might be knowing about the famous KCRW “Radio Station” , NFAK himself made a couple visits here. Here is a story from KRCW’s DJ, Tom Schnabel about how NFAK’s music was used during birth of Anil Dewan’s son (KRCW’s Webmaster).. read along.. Continue reading

Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan at unusual places , a short playlist

Nusrat Online Collections

Nusrat Online Collections

Well I don’t think it will amaze us anymore to see NFAK anywhere , we are quite used to his global appearance & universal approach … however here are a few videos, check them out.

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Keep checking time to time for more additions.

Nusart Fateh Ali Khan – Live At National Theatre Tokyo, 1987 Part 1

Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Live in Tokyo , Nusrat Online

Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Live At National Theatre Tokyo

The following Songs were recorded during NFAK’s first visit to Tokyo in 1987. He was invited to perform at the prestigious National Theatre first for a series of performances & later at the King’s Residence, who was deeply moved by NFAK’s music. The response & respect NFAK got at Japan, moved NFAK himself, making it his favourite visiting country.

So here are the audio recordings of the concert. Listen to Haq Ali Ali Especially (you might not notice but NFAK sang it in with a five notes scale, the usual Japanese music trend). And here we go:

Tracks:

Allah Hoo
Haq Ali Ali (Ali Maula Ali Maula)
Shamus Ud Doha BAdar Ud Doja
Allah Mohammad Char Yar

Link for Part 2 of this Series: Click Here

Link for part 3 of this series:Click Here