NFAK’s Music In Therapy/Treatment and this time “Child Birth”

Anil Dewan

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

Ajit Singh Pani Da Rang ft. Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan (Sufi Bass)

Ajit Singh Pani Da Rang ft. Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan (Sufi Bass)  by nusratonline.com

Ajit Singh Pani Da Rang ft. Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan (Sufi Bass)

Here is an exclusive re-production of the hit track ‘Pani Da Rang’ featuring  Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan by Ajit Singh, a California based music producer, composer and multi-instrumentalist. Ajit Singh was honored by being selected to do one of the last Friction Labs ever on the BBC Asian Network – Bobby Friction Show in mid-October.

His task was to re-produce – Pani Da Rang, composed by Ayushmann Khurrana and Rochak Kohli (Vicky Donor), into a completely new style within one week.

Pakistani Singer Is A Divine Master And A Pop Star

“The following Article was published on January 22, 1993, just one day before NFAK’s Unforgettable performance at Meany! in Seattle Times and is posted here with their permission. Read Along”

Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan - Performing In London - By NusratOnline.com

Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan – Performing In London

Tomorrow: Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan in concert, Meany Theater, 8 p.m., sold out. 543-4880.
In Pakistan and North Indian mausoleums, singer Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan is widely celebrated as a powerful
conveyor of the spiritual message. In the West his versatile voice, melodic sensibility and deeply passionate
delivery have made him one of the most popular performers of contemporary world music.
Last September, Khan came to Seattle at the invitation of the University of Washington ethnomusicology
department as a visiting artist. Khan will be teaching there through March. Tomorrow, he gives his first public
performance here, accompanied by an ensemble of nine musicians. Continue reading

Ishq Di Galli Wich – Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan at Anand Bakshi’s house ( kachche dhaage)

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Kachche Dhaage Poster

This audio was recorded in Anand Bakshi’s house in 1997 during a NFAK Welcome Party,  many guest celebrities were present to meet NFAK … and Anand’s Bakshi forced NFAK to sing hislatest composed “Ishq Di Galli Wich ” ..

“Ishq Di Galli Wich ” was a uper-hit song from movie “Kachche Dhaage” , composed by NFAK. However he offered the song to Hanj Raj Hans (who did a good job) , wonder how it would have been if he wound have sang it himself

Take a look…

Recorded Song:

Did you feel the difference between good and great?

The Biggest Celebrity Fans of NFAK — Malkit Singh

Malkit Singh Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan

Malkit Singh – The Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan Fan

We all know and love Malkit Singh for  the songs “Gur Nalo Ishq Mita”, “Tootak Tootak Tootiyan”, “Kurri Garam Jayee”, “Dekh li vilyait”, as well as “Chal Hun,” and “Jind Mahi” from the blockbuster Bend It Like Beckham film soundtrack.

Malkit Sing was obsessed with NFAK from late 80’s but could never get a chance to see the man himself. He kept asking people around him so make it possible as soon as possible, and the big day came as a surprise. It was a Sunday afternoon in early 1990 when he got a call from Mohammad Ayyub from Oriental star Agency for a meeting. When Malkit reached there , he was surprised, it was NFAK sitting there waiting for him…. What happened next..

Malkit was over-whelmed with emotions ” It was like Eklavya meeting his great guru, his musical god.” He touched NFAk’s feet and couldn’t dare to sit on chair (on same lever with NFAK), so he sat dawn near NFAK legs … saying the obvious ” I am you biggest fan” , NFAK replied back “I am your fan too , I loved your song Kuri Kad Ke Kalja, you took some awesome places” .. Malkit was speechless , such a great personality and so down to earth. He even went on to ask NFAK to accept him in his Chorus (he wanted to sit and clap behind NFAK) …

Listen to the whole Interview for yourself

[audio:https://www.nusratonline.com/nfaktop50/BBC%20-%20Asian%20Network%20Rupal%20Rajani%20-%20Ray%20Khan%20sits%20in%20for%20Rupal…%2002_08_15-02_30_00.mp3]

Or

When NFAK died, Malkit left his concert in middle (how could he sing), he went to Airport and carried NFAK’s body from Stretcher to his shoulder … he followed his emotional and traditional obligations…