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Brooklyn Qawwali Party – Most Creative Tributes to NFAK Part 1
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The Brooklyn Qawwali Party – Best Tribute NFAK Ever

Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan is more than just a great musician and sufi singer for percussionist Brook Martinez. He is the spirit that binds the 11 members of his all Caucasian band, the Brooklyn Qawwali Party, founded in 2003, which performs jazz to Nusrat’s music.

Growing up with hip-hop, sufi music did not feature in Martinez’s teenage world. Then, one evening, he saw Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan on a VH1 Awards ceremony. “I heard Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan for the first time then and my first reaction was ‘who is this large Pakistani guy’? That performance completely bowled me over.”

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A Voice From Heaven – A Film by Giuseppe Asaro , A Must Watch
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Official Poster – “A Voice from Heaven”

Released On the first day of 21st century, A Voice From Heaven (2001) is probably the best documentary  ever made in the beloved memory of legendary Sufi qawwali singer, Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan.

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Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan Live At Barbican Centre London 1993 Full Concert DVD
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Barbican Centre, London

Those who attended this Concert at Barbican, London 19 years back still argue that is was Nusrat’s best.

I personally remember this recording because of the awesome Audio that actually produces a Concert Effect right in your Bedroom….. This concert was also the first live performance of “Dosto Ki Shaikayat karu mai” and a very different “Allah Hoo” & ” Akhiyan Udeek Diya” . The end piece ” Mast Kalandar ” simply leaves you pleading for more…

So sit back, Relax & dont forget to switch off the lights to get complete concert effect..

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Likh Diya Apne Dar Pe Kisi Ne – Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Best & Oldest Version
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Nusrat Performing at a Village, the roots of Qawwali

This Qawwali was probably recorded in late 1970’s in some Village in Pakistan, Very very poor Quality Recording but this one can become the best 20 minutes of your day if you understand the lyrics… don’t believe me???… Why Dont you try it out yourself….

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