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