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Devotional Songs

by: Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan

Release Date October 26, 1992

If you would like to truly experience the transcendent power of rythm, harmony and the human voice, and to explore some of the deeper recesses of the human spirit at the same time, then you really MUST listen to Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan and his group.

I first experienced Nusrat some 10 years or so ago on Channel 4 while late-night channel surfing. In an instant I was rooted to my chair, my remote-control hand frozen in mid-air. NEVER had I heard anything so utterly and literally entrancing. Indeed, without understanding a word of what was being sung, I involuntarily found myself on my feet, eyes closed, arms up, swaying and shuffling to the music. It was only when I fell over the coffee table that I came to my senses enough ... Read More:

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Dub Qawwali

by: Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Gaudi

Release Date August 27, 2007
I expected this to be pushing the boundaries of world cross over music but it's a bit lame with only a couple of tracks that stand out "Mainoo Ole Bai Ke Pee Lain De" being one. If you want something a bit down tempo to play at your dinner party that's not too offensive, then I suppose this is would fit the bill. A pity as it could have been sublime considering how exquisit Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan vocals are.

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Love Songs

by: Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan

Release Date October 26, 1992
Classic qawalli CD from the maestro himself. Two songs reach GOdlike status namely Woh Hata and Sanson Mala. The vocals are superb and the listen is in itself a deeply spiritual experience.

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Mustt Mustt

by: Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan

Release Date November 12, 1990
If your new to the delights of Nusrat, and have yet to make a purchase of one of his studio albums, most people (will quite rightly) point you in the direction of this studio album. As to whether it's the best thing he's put his name to, isn't entirely clear, but what is beyond doubt, is that this is the perfect starting point for anyone deciding to enter into his music. Its has the accessibility for newcomers, (along with the "Massive Attack" remix of Mustt Mustt, tagged onto the end of the album), as well as the possibility that some of his best known songs are here (increasing the possibility of you knowing a track or two), and enough distingushed performances all round, to...if not become his best album, certainly ranks alongside his best work. ... Read More:

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Night Song

by: Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan

Release Date March 25, 1996
i dont want to slag off what real world do because they are instrumental in bringing some of the most fantastic singers/musicians from all over the world to our attention. the problem is that the second western musicians take control of production they tend to dilute the soul in the music by adding preset synths, etc. why cant they keep it simple and with no computer beats please!to be fair this album is nowhere near the worst example of this problem but the production is just too polished for my taste. its frustrating because if only the great man had been produced by the likes of holger czukay, david sylvian or eno, etc the sound would have still been commercial enough but it would have been more organic and therefore would be timeless. never mind.

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Shahen Shah

by: Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan

Release Date June 05, 1989
Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan is one of the most emotive and eloquent singers of his generation. For anyone who is interested in hearing pure qawalli in its most fundamental form, then this is the album to buy. While I feel that modern mixes probably resonate with his newest fans, to truly appreciate his talent and to observe his connection with god, then this is definitely the album to enlighten and to enrich all of his fans. The first song, Shamas Ud Doha, is easily the most powerful qawalli I have ever heard.

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A Sufi Supreme

by: Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan

Release Date October 06, 2003
One Word AMAZING.
Dont look further , Listen to ALIF ALLAH CHAMBEY DI BOOTEY
simply mindblowing.

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Night Song

by: Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Michael Brook

Release Date February 20, 1996
i dont want to slag off what real world do because they are instrumental in bringing some of the most fantastic singers/musicians from all over the world to our attention. the problem is that the second western musicians take control of production they tend to dilute the soul in the music by adding preset synths, etc. why cant they keep it simple and with no computer beats please!to be fair this album is nowhere near the worst example of this problem but the production is just too polished for my taste. its frustrating because if only the great man had been produced by the likes of holger czukay, david sylvian or eno, etc the sound would have still been commercial enough but it would have been more organic and therefore would be timeless. never mind.

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Shahbaaz

by: Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan

Release Date May 28, 1991
The opening piece is about Al-Hallaj the Sufi who was martyred on the cross. Not only is the music infectious and the rhythm and singing ecstatic but the song is about one of the greatest Muslim Sufi Mystics, the man who was so God-intoxicated he claimed 'I am God', 'I am the truth'. The orthodoxy of the day found this talk heretical and promptly had him crucified.

Then the last track: Jewleh Lal
Perhaps the best Qawwali piece I have ever heard. It has an intoxicating rhythm and musical structure and the improvisations move the ensemble to such a climax that you feel yourself lifting up towards the heavens.

Don't miss out the opportunity of picking this up.

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Rapture

by: Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan

Release Date May 31, 1999
Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan is clearly a unique individual, capable of producing a sound unlike any other I've every heard. I felt like I was looking for this album my whole life and only recently discovered it and him. Perhaps there is beauty in the fact that his music is hidden to most.Sab Vird Karo Allah Allah is truly uplifting. This music transcends you to another place, taking you through every emotional height in its wake. Explosive. GO Buy It.