Understanding Qawwali, A symposium on the traditional art form of Qawwali, 2nd Mar 2013 Delhi

Understanding Qawwali: A Celebration

  • Date/Time: On Saturday, Mar 02, 2013, 10AM to 1 PM, 2PM to 4:30PM, 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM
  • Call: (+91) 11 24619431, (+91) 11 24619432
  • Location:

     “Entry Free”, Don’t Miss the Opportunity

  • Programme       
  •   10 am – 1pm:
    Lectures by Dr. Madan Gopal Singh, Shree Dhruv Sangari, Prof. Najma Perveen
    Ahmad
    (Dhruv Sangari was a student of Nusrat. Sings  qawwalis as a solo singer with
    tabla and harmonium, he sings only cover versions of Nusrat’s songs.)
  • 2 pm – 4:30 pm:
    Films by Mr. Yousuf Saeed and Mr. Amit Mehra
  • 6:30 pm – 9 pm
    Performances by:
    1. Janaab Wajahat Hussain Badayuni from the family of Legendary Ustad Zafar
    Hussain Badayuni from India
    2.Janaab Rizwan- Muazzam from the family of Legendary Ustab Nusrat Fateh Ali
    Khan from Pakistan

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(With inputs from nusratfatehalikhannfakclub@yahoo groups)

Allah Hoo – NFAK Live at Womadelaide festival 1995

Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan performing a funky version of All time Divine “Allah Hoo” at Womadelaide (WOMAD at Adelaide (Australia) ). We thank, kallashah once again for this gift..

Rest of the Concert can be found here
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Haq Ali Ali – NFAK Live at Womadelaide festival 1995

Womadelaide festival 1995

Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan performing Haq Ali Ali ( Ali Maula Ali) at Womadelaide (WOMAD at Adelaide (Australia) ) at his best blending great classical tunes into Hypnotic Qawwali rhythms. We  Heartly Thank, kallashah (Original Uploader) for this great treasure..

Part 1

Part 2

NFAK without doubt remained the most loved act of the three day festival (24-26th Fab 1995). Here is what a reviewer had to say

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Mein Newan Mera Murshad – Kalam Mīān Muhammad Bakhsh by NFAK

Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan singing MEIN NEEVAN MERA MURSHAD UCHA, Live at PTV In an EID Special Program
Kalam by Sufi Saint Mīān Muhammad Bakhsh


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Alif Allah chambe di booti – Kalam Sultan Bahu ji by Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan

Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Live at PTV In an EID Special Program – Alif Allah chambe di booti – Kalam Sultan Bahu ji

Lyrics & English English Translations (by http://sultanbahukalam.blogspot.in)

Alif Allah chambe di booti, Murshid man wich laaee hoo
Nafee asbaat da pane milia, Har rage harjae hoo.
Andar booti mushk machaya, Jaan phullan te aae hoo
Jeeve Murshid Kaamil Bahu, Jain eh booti laee hoo

My Master Has Planted in My Heart the Jasmine of Allah’s Name.
Both My Denial That the Creation is Real and My Embracing of God, the Only Reality, Have Nourished the Seedling Down to its Core.
-When the Buds of Mystery Unfolded Into the Blossoms of Revelation, My Entire Being Was Filled with God’s Fragrance.
-May the Perfect Master Who Planted this Jasmine in My Heart Be Ever Blessed, O Bahu!

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