10 performances by Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan that will leave you spellbound

Remembering the qawwali maestro on his 22nd death anniversary


Entertainment Desk August 16, 2016
Remembering the qawwali maestro on his 19th death anniversary. PHOTO: BBC

If there's one voice which -- even after death -- still echoes with all its might and glory - it's the great Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan. His everlasting tunes are what unite music lovers globally.

The maestro revitalised qawwali and made it an internationally acclaimed form of art. On his 19th death anniversary, we pay a tribute to him by bringing to you ten of his best performances:

1. Dam Mast Qalandar


2. Yeh Jo Halka Halka Suroor Hai


3. Ankh Uthi Mohabbat Ney Angrai Li


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4. Ankhian Udeek Diyan


5. Sanu Ek Pal Chain Na Aye


6. Tum Ek Gorakh Dhanda Ho


7. Tumhay Dillagi 


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8. Allah Ho 


9. Kamli Walay


10. Shah-e-Mardaan-e-Ali


Rest in peace,  Shahanshah-e-Qawwali.

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ممتاز | 8 years ago | Reply You posted the "Kamli Walay" qawali's youtube link twice. The second link (and the last one in the article) should be to "Shah-e-Mardaan" qawali.
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