Paying Tribute To Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan
Honouring Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan – the ‘King of Qawwali’ whose 600‑year family tradition reshaped world music.
- Born in Faisalabad, 1948 – first performed publicly at 16
- Holds Guinness record: 125 albums released by 2001
- Grammy nominee; UNESCO Music Prize winner
- Pioneered fusion through performances like WOMAD 1985
- Collaborated with legends – Peter Gabriel, Massive Attack, A.R. Rahman
Wohi Khuda Hai
Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan
- Heritage & Early Life – Born into a 600‑year qawwali lineage
- Global Impact – Introduced fusion at WOMAD; songs of devotion reached worldwide
- Bollywood & Beyond – Wrote music for major films; bridged cultures
- Legacy Today – His influence remains strong 75 years on
Every note I sing is dedicated to the divine, allowing me to connect with something greater than myself.
Music has the power to heal wounds, mend broken hearts, and bring solace to troubled souls.
When I sing, I am in a state of spiritual ecstasy.
Singing is my Meditation it brings me closer to the divine.
