Have you ever tried any of NFAK Ghazals… When it came to Ghazals NFAK thunderous voice used to become honey-soft , Sargam Improvisations used to become murkiyan ( A murki is cluster of notes that sounds like a short, subtle taan ), Repetitions of Phrases by Ensemble was replaced by NFAK’s solo repetitions full of Adayagi( Elite way of Expressing) and intense hand movements were now just limited to eyes and facial expressions… ( Though NFAK sometimes induced Sargams in Ghazals too… Cross-blending as he always did..)
My most Favorite NFAK Ghazal is ” Mai Khayal Hoo Kisi Aur Ka ” followed by “Kehna Galat Galat” (yes it’s a Ghazal)
Missives From Allah – One of the best Ghazal Albums of NFAK
Data Durbar( or Darbar) is the shrine of great Sufi Saint, Sufi saint, Abul Hassan Ali Hajvery (more commonly known as Daata Ganj Baksh, meaning the master who bestows treasures). It is one of the most important and oldest Sufi Shrines of World.Data Darbar is also viewed as one of the home grounds of traditional Qawwali. Till date , every Thursday there is a Qawwali performance at the shrine which starts at 3pm and continues throughout the evening. Data Darbar holds special significance in Nusrat’s Life, his performances here were the one that established him as a Great Qawwal in his native Pakistan and shut those down who accused NFAK of westernizing Qawwali, devotees present during NFAK’s yearly performances on Urs in Data Darbar Complex are still found describing it as unmatchable and divine. When NFAK performed here first time, story is that Other Qawwals scheduled to perform after NFAK didn’t even got a chance.. why? You obviously know that…
What we present today is a set of NFAK performances from Data Darbar Recorded in 1995. We apologize for poor recording Quality…let me assure you that it’s the best available.. Just try to get A feel of The Saints by listening to a man who was no less a “Saint” Himself…..
Nusrat waving to Audience- Drchester Hotel London 1993
Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan Live At Drchester Hotel London 1993
NFAK- Live At Drchester Hotel London 1993
Drchester Hotel London 1993
Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan Live At Drchester Hotel London 1993 – DVD (H.Q)
City Bank Concert…
1. Introduction
2. Allah Hoo 18:39
3. Nami Danam 16:04
4. Akhiyan Udeek Diyan 14:40
5. Mera Piya Ghar Aya 11:40
6. Ho Karam Ki Nazar 14:53
7. Chaap Tilak Cheen Lee 15:20
8. Tum Ek Gorakhdhanda Ho 17:01
9. Je Toon Rab Noon Mananan 12:57
10. Ham Apni Sham Ko 08:51
11. Sanoon Ek Pal Chain Na 05:14
12. Yeh Jo Halka Halka Saroor 16:28
13. Allah Muhammad Char Yaar 04:15
14. Dam Mast Qalander 07:48
What we present today is some of the awesome Jugalbandisbetween NFAK & Tari Khan during 1992-1994 in USA . If use are classical fan, there is noway you wont enjoy it. If your are not into classical, then it quiet possible that you will become one today after listening to these Jugalbandi.
Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan & Ustad Tari Khan, Washington
Cutting right to chest, if you are a big fan of “Allah Hoo” , then you might be knowing that the most famous version of Allah Hoo was recorded in this concert, I am talking about the 15 minutes versions you might have heard on albums like “Imprint”, “The Emperor” , “Live At Washington University” and any other famous compilation album. This is also the concert that was mentioned in our fan-story in previous post.
Nusrat teaching students at University of Washington 1993
Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, was the Celebrity Visiting Artist in the University of Washington Ethnomusicology Program in 1992-93. It was during the end of his visit that there was a sudden demand of a Concert performance, other ensemble members were back in Pakistan, NFAK initially thought of giving a solo performance with Tari Khan on Tabla, however the other member flew in just a few hours before the time. And then they gave us such a great show (after traveling for over 20 hours continuously), hats off to them.
Nusrat teaching students at University of Washington 1993
So the performance has all the great tracks “Allah Hoo”, “Man Kunto Maula” (Might be the beat version), “Mast Mast”, “Haq Ali Ali”, “Mera Piya Ghar aaya”…
this video posted below contains the main part of concert, the duo performance with Farrukh and another one with Tari khan will be posted soon..
