In the modern period, the harmonium is used instead of the sitar. Technically, only men can perform qawwali songs, with female performers singing sufiana kalam, Sufi words. The most notable difference ...

Discover Raazdaariyan by Sagar Bhatia, a soulful Qawwali exploring love and vulnerability through captivating music and ...

The term qawwali comes from the Arabic word “qaul,” meaning “to speak” or “to say,” thus emphasizing the importance of words of these songs. Its main function is to make the listeners understand the ...

It’s all about the build-up, so Qawwali songs are rarely short - there are no radio edits here. They can be anywhere between 15 and 30 minutes long, with one of the longest known Qawwali songs ...

a grandly picturized wedding song and the qawwali sung by Javed Ali. Malayalam film BESTY featuring Ashkar Saudan, the nephew of South superstar Mammootty and produced by KV Abdul Nazar's ...

Malayalam film 'Besty' featuring Ashkar Saudan, the nephew of South superstar Mammootty and produced by KV Abdul Nazar's Malayalam film is all set to release in theaters on 24 January 2025.

Rizwan-Meuzzam Qawwali Group is a Pakistani Qawwali ensemble led by brothers Rizwan and Muazzam Ali Khan. The duo performs with their seven-member party, who provide harmonium, percussion and ...

Meet Vandana Sharma, an integral force behind the success of Sagar Wali Qawwali - an impeccable blend of business acumen, ...

At an event held in Mumbai, Javed Ali, the celebrated singer known for several hit films, including the latest, Pushpa 2, unveiled a beautiful qawwali song from the film. The song prominently ...

Their approach to creating Qawwali songs and new interpretations is what marks them out, as Rashid Din, Nusrat's former international manager, explains in the liner notes: "There hasn't been ...