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“To be a qawwal is more than being a performer, more than being an artist. One must be willing to release one's mind and soul from one's body to achieve ecstasy through music. Qawwali is enlightenment itself.”

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Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan

Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, born on October 13, 1948 and passed away on August 16, 1997, was a renowned Pakistani musician known for his unique style of singing in Urdu and Persian. His music blended classical, religious, and popular elements, having a profound impact on world music. more

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