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“Nusrat is one of the greatest singers of our time. When his singing takes off, his voice embodies soulfulness and sprituality like no other.”

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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

“When I sing for God, I feel myself in accord with God, and the house of God, Mecca, is right in front of me. And I worship. When I sing for Mohammed, peace be upon him, our prophet, I feel like I am sitting right next to his tomb, Medina, and paying him respect and admitting to myself that I accept his message.”

Feels Next House Accepting Fronts Worship Messages Sitting Prophet Accord Tombs Admitting Mecca House Of God Medina

Author:Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan

“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.”

Mind Soul Body Artist Achieve Willing Enlightenment Release Ecstasy Performers Being An Artist

Author:Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan

“The musical instuments may be western but my voice never wavers away from my own ragas. it is good to make experiments and I do a lot of them but my thoughts always round the centre and that centre is the tradition of my elders and it is classical music...”

May Voice My Own Tradition Western Rounds Musical Experiments Centre My Thoughts Elders Classical Music

Author:Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan

“Originality is the most deadly mirage in all of art. You can chase it from now until doomsday, and you'll only find yourself lost and dying of thirst.”

Art Lost Dying Finding Yourself Originality Thirst Mirages Doomsday

Author:Caitlín R. Kiernan