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Qawwali at Ajmer Sharif Dargah. Qawwali is a form of Sufi Islamic devotional singing originating in India.Originally performed at Sufi shrines or dargahs throughout The Indian subcontinent, [1] it is famous throughout Pakistan, India, Bangladesh and Afghanistan and has also gained mainstream popularity and an international audience as of the late 20th century.
The makers hosted three qawwali nights which were open to public from 28–30 June in Mumbai, Lucknow and Delhi which featured Kumar, Khan and Sinha in attendance, and featured performances of professional qawwals. [6] The music video of the song "Tayyab Ali" was launched at the same event held at Chinchbundar, Dongri with Khan and Sinha attending.
Qawwali is the best-known form of Sufi music and is most commonly found in the Sufi culture in South Asia. However, music is also central to the Sema ceremony of the whirling dervishes , which is set to a form of music called Ayin, a vocal and instrumental piece featuring Turkish classical instruments such as the ney (a reed flute).
A 25-minutes long qawwali "Haq Ali Ali" begins with a slow introduction and featuring long passages with echoing vocals over minimal instrumentation. This was followed by the more intense "Shahbaaz Qalandar", dedicated to the 13th-century Sufi saint , and "Biba Sada Dil Mor De", where Nusrat repeatedly sang, "Give me my heart back".
The song is a staple of most Qawwali sessions in North India and Pakistan, especially in the Chishti shrines of Delhi. It is traditionally sung as a closing piece at the end of a Qawwali session. The song is celebratory in tone and holds a prominent place in the landscape of Sufi music. The word "rang" or "rung" literally translates into "color."
Night Song is a collaborative studio album by Pakistani qawwali singer Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan and Canadian ambient musician, guitarist and producer Michael Brook. Recorded in 1995 and released in 1996 on Real World Records , it was Khan's last album released on the label during his lifetime.
Fanna-Fi-Allah (Urdu: فنا فی الله) is a Canadian–American group which plays Qawwali, a form of Sufi devotional music popular in South Asia. [1] [2] Formed over two decades ago, the ensemble is recognized for its commitment to maintaining the authentic practices of Qawwali.
Chhaap Tilak Sab Chheeni, is a Kafi written and composed by Amir Khusro, a 14th-century Sufi mystic, in North Central Indian language Braj Bhasha.Due to the resonance of its melody and mystical lyrics, it is frequently heard in Qawwali concerts across Indian Subcontinent. [1]