Search results
People also ask
What is qawwali music?
What does Qawwali mean?
Where did Qawwali come from?
Why is Qawwali so popular?
Qawwali at Ajmer Sharif Dargah. Qawwali (Urdu: قوّالی; Hindi: क़व्वाली; Bengali: কাওয়ালি; Punjabi: ਕ਼ੱਵਾਲੀ; Pashto: قاووالی) is a form of Sufi Islamic devotional singing originating in South Asia.
qawwali, in India and Pakistan, an energetic musical performance of Sufi Muslim poetry that aims to lead listeners to a state of religious ecstasy—to a spiritual union with Allah (God). The music was popularized outside of South Asia in the late 20th century, owing largely to its promotion by the world-music industry.
Explore the top 10 Qawwali and Sufiana songs by Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, showcasing his musical genius.
- 124 min
- 14.6M
- Pink & Murad
Qawwali music is the main communal worship ritual of the Sufis - a mystic strand of Islam. The act of listening to qawwali, usually at the shrine of a past Sufi master, is a vital part of Sufi spiritual practices.
- Dholak
- Tabla
- Rabbabah
A double-headed drum tapering at both ends, made from a piece of hollowed tree trunk and played with the fingers and the palms. It comes from North Indian folk tradition and is widely used by bhangra bands, as well as Qawwali groups, although the playing techniques are different.
A set of two small drums played with the palms and fingertips, and capable of producing an incredible range of sounds and textures. The name is an abbreviation of tabla-bayan, bayan meaning left, which is where the drum is positioned. The tabla is made of wood and the bayan of metal, both have heads made of skin, with a paste of flour and iron fili...
A two-stringed horsehair instrument made from coconut shells and fish skin, where a bow slides, strikes and bounces off the horsehair. It is the favoured axe of the sha’ir —the epic poets— and the muganni sh’abiyyah—the folk singers of the Nile valley.
Sep 28, 2021 · Qawwali music was born in the Indian subcontinent in the 13th century following the Islamic invasions. It draws its roots from the same origin that led to the Khayal Gharana of Hindustani classical music. The origin of Qawwali can be traced from the four Tarriqas of Sufi musical heritage that came to India.
Oct 27, 2020 · One of the most popular forms of Indian classical music, Qawwali has now become a globally acclaimed Sufi musical art especially popular in India, Pakistan and Bangladesh.
