Koi Bole Ram Ram (Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan for Universal Brotherhood & Tolerance) with english translations

NFAK Performing inside a Gurudwara, A perfect example of religious tolerance ,                                                                          NusratOnline.com

NFAK Performing inside a Gurudwara, The best example of religious tolerance

The date was 31st December 1989, and at Ramgarhia Sabha Gurdwara(A Sikh Temple) Slough UK , a Musilm was singing “Koi bole Ram Ram (A Hindu God) “. For people present, there were no separate religions  “Allah was Ram” & “Ram was the Guru”. By performing this song, NFAK proved that “music has no Religion” & “Religion could never bound NFAK”.  This pious though by NFAK truly justifies the following tribute by a fan (‘Rishi R Jha’) .

Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, when he sings, the GEETA, the KORAN, the BIBLE,the Sri Guru Garanth Sahib Ji , all are turned into music…a harmony with the existence …the godliness of the Universe can be felt.

So what follows is the English subtitled video & “Lyrics & Translations” of song “Koi Bole Ram Ram”, and the complete performance of NFAK in Gurudwara ( I know you must have seen it). Lets believe in Each Others Religions, beliefs & Gods.. ..

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His Magic Wand

Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan's Painting

Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan’s Magic Wand, By Maria Riaz

His hand moves like a magic wand weaving melodies , Entrancing us every-time……

An awesome work by Maria Riaz. Click Here to Check Out her Sketchbook

Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan’s Legacy & Influence

An Awesome BBC Program Exploring  the Legacy & Influence of Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan

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Rizwan Moazzam (Remembering Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan) on Rajya Sabha TV India

Rizwan Moazzam, Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan's Nephews

Rizwan Moazzam, Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan’s Nephews

Sameena researched, scripted, narrated, packaged, interviewed, anchored & produced sub-continent’s prominent personalities based prog. series Shakhsiyat, episode no. 21 featuring world known qawwali singer/ vocalist from faisalabad punjab pakistan, rizwan ali khan & moazzam ali khan, nephews of legendary ustad nusrat fateh ali khan , for rajya sabha tv

 

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

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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