NUSRAT FATEH ALI KHAN
The man who dealt in ecstasy
and no doubt “The King of Qawwali”, was born on October 13, 1948
in Faisalabad, was not only popular in Pakistan, butwas recognized worldwide.
Nusrat Fateh Ali's songs no doubt have defined the art-form of Qawwali for the
generations to come.
He is one of those who is never off my playlist, and do make sure I feel what I listen not only by listening but something close to my soul and myself.
Here are 10 out of
numerous back to back on my playlist, Nusrat's songs which define his legacy that words cannot.
Tumhe Dillagi
One of the qawwal's
most famous songs. It has also been sung by Nusrat's nephew Rahat Fateh Ali
Khan, as an OST for a Pakistani screenplay.
Mora Saiyaan To Hai Pardes
When NFAK sang this song for Bandit Queen, the director, Sekhat Kappor.. Said that . he felt he was sitting right in front of God. Did You?
Dam Hama Dam Ali Ali
Nusrat's love for
the Prophet (pbuh) and his son-in-law Ali was not unknown, in fact, this is
just one of the many qawwalis the ustad has sung in their honour.
Mere Rashk-e- Qamar
Another one of his
most memorable tracks.
Mile ge Sheikh Ko Janat
Afreen Afreen
'Afreen Afreen' was
the first collaboration between Nusrat and renowned Indian lyricist Javaid
Akhtar. It is one of the qawwal's most famous and signature tracks to date.
Nee Mai Jana Jogi De Naal
Written by Baba Bulle Shah, sang by NFAK, this song can entrance you .. even if you dont know the lirycs.
Mann Kunto Maula
'Mann Kunto Maula'
is based on a hadith (a saying of the Prophet (PBUH)) and has been composed by
13th century Sufi musician, poet and scholar, Amir Khusro.
Ye jo halka halka suroor hei
And now comes the most intoxicating song ever, Jeff Buckley one said that this was the song that saved his life , I myself have a few personal stories … but that’s for some other time… you might have guessed that it’s none other than “Ye Jo Halka Halka Suroor Hai”, choosing the best recorded version of this song is next to impossible for me , I have heard this song in all possible lengths , from 5mins to 68 minutes versions…
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And now comes the most intoxicating song ever, Jeff Buckley one said that this was the song that saved his life , I myself have a few personal stories … but that’s for some other time… you might have guessed that it’s none other than “Ye Jo Halka Halka Suroor Hai”, choosing the best recorded version of this song is next to impossible for me , I have heard this song in all possible lengths , from 5mins to 68 minutes versions…
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Mast nazroun se Allah bachaye
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