How Shekhar Kapoor Prepares for Directing a scene?
Well, he panics .. and Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan’s Music hovers in his mind, increasing the chaos, and the output is Brilliant Creativity.
“The Power of not knowing drives him.. I strongly believe that the same power used to drive Nusrat too”
Karsh Kale & Vishal Vaid – A Tribute To Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan
Vocalist Vishal Vaid and multi-instrumentalist Karsh Kale marked the 10th anniversary of Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan’s untimely passing during a sold-out performance of the master’s music at Joe’s Pub in New York City. The concert began as Vaid explained the influence that Ali Khan had on the careers of those on stage that night, and reminisced of spending time with the man himself, hanging out during late hours in Vancouver over a decade ago.
Mohammed Hanif, Pakistani writer and journalist.
“The first time I saw Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan” is a deeply touching narration by Pakistani writer, Mohammed Hanif of the incident when he first saw NFAK in his village in 1972. The eight years old Hanif was so moved that he decided his career even before the Party’s performance ended ” He wanted to sit behind the large man (Nusrat) , clap, sing and make the audience go wild ” … Did he live his dream ? The program also takes a very wise take on accusations following the “Global Nusrat” …… A Must Listen..
Fanna-fi-Allah giving Musical Tribute to Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan at Higher Vision Fest 2012, USA
Tahir Qawwal and Aminah Chishty Qawwal at NFAK’s Tomb
Though calling their effort a rendition is not much correct as they pretty much sing what NFAK sang, their inspirations, aspirations and bravery is still incomparable…. They are exactly the result of what Nusrat always wanted… He must be very happy seeing them from heaven.
What follows are the performances of soulful NFAK’s tracks by the Party at various locations world-wide..