Qawwali is the devotional music of Sufism, performed at shrines and gatherings across South Asia for over 700 years. With its rhythmic intensity, group singing, and spiritual ecstasy, qawwali transcends musical boundaries. Saarey Music features rare qawwali recordings from the greatest practitioners of this sacred art.
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Qawwali
The Ecstatic Music of Sufi Devotion
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Qawwali Renditions
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Qawwali is the devotional music tradition of Sufism, performed at shrines and spiritual gatherings across South Asia for over 700 years. It features rhythmic intensity, group singing, hand-clapping, and builds toward states of spiritual ecstasy (wajd). The tradition was formalized by Amir Khusrau in the 13th century.
Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan is widely regarded as the greatest Qawwali singer of all time, known for his extraordinary vocal range and ability to induce spiritual ecstasy. Other legendary Qawwals include the Sabri Brothers, Aziz Mian, and Abida Parveen. Saarey Music features rare Qawwali recordings from masters of this tradition.