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

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

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v38w5djsbXM

2. Yeh Jo Halka Halka Suroor Hai

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pflpekc6a_g

3. Ankh Uthi Mohabbat Ney Angrai Li

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ft4epW3uCAc

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4. Ankhian Udeek Diyan

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vI4GXh6SNXI

5. Sanu Ek Pal Chain Na Aye

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y2ArhCaoYRc


6. Tum Ek Gorakh Dhanda Ho

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=alMEZfaAYq4

7. Tumhay Dillagi 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tFL9ywaVhow

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8. Allah Ho 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vDGmWFeWnDM

9. Kamli Walay

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQmHSOXPboA

10. Shah-e-Mardaan-e-Ali

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RIAaHIAH98k

Rest in peace,  Shahanshah-e-Qawwali.

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