Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan Live at Symphony Hall Birmingham 10th October 1993 ( Honoring Nelson Mandela)

 

Nelson Mandela & Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan

The Messengers of Peace & Humanity

Exactly 20 years back from today Symphony Hall Birmingham had the honor of presence of two of worlds greatest messengers of peace “Nelson Mandela” & “Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan”. The occasion was made memorable by another great performance by Nusrat Fateh Ali khan in honor of welcoming “Nelson Mandela” to Birmingham. Continue reading

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)

Ali Brothers Group (Painting A young Nusrat)

Ali Brothers

Ali Brothers(aka Patiala Boys) are a group of young(13-15 years) Punjabi talents from Patiala Gharana. They sure do live up to the name of their ancestors and Gharana. At such a tender age they recreate the great Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan hits with unmatchable beauty…and the best part is their names .. two of them are “Pervez”, great irony right!..

Ahmed Ali, Pervez Babloo and  Pervez Hasan paint the image of a “Baby Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan” physically & Musically. (there is more .. they love Eating & Cricket just like NFAK did) Take a look

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Derek Trucks’ NFAK Renditions (Tributes)

Derek Trucks Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan

Derek Trucks is an American guitarist, songwriter and founder of the Grammy Award winning “The Derek Trucks Band”. He has given Jazz tributes to Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan on several occasions recreating singles like “Ganj-E-Shakar”, “Sahib Teri Bandia” “Maki Madni” etc from Album “The Last Prophet”.  In 2002, Rahat guested with The Derek Trucks Band on the song Maki Madni for Trucks’ album, Joyful Noise.

 

 

Derek Trucks Band – Sahib Teri Bandi

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Javed Bashir tributes Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan

javed bashir at coke studio paying tribute to nusrat

javed bashir at coke studio paying tribute to nusrat fateh ali khan

Javed Bashir paying tribute to the Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan’s through his version of Aaj Latha Naeeo (Hajje Latha Naeeo) in Coke Studio Season 2, Episode 1

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