Nusrat Fateh Ali is still considered as one of the best Qawwal
Pakistan is observing 20th death anniversary of legendary ‘Qawwal’ Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan.
Almost two decades have passed but Sufi devotional songs of Qawwali maestro are still widely heard with great delight.
The “Shahenshah-e-Qawwali” was born and bred in Faisalabad on October 13, 1948. He was widely popular for his qawwali and pacifying music compositions.
He is still considered as one of the best Qawwal, Ghazal singer and background vocalist of the world. Nusrat Fateh Ali is not only remembered as best in Pakistan and sub-continent but also around the world.
The music maestro released as many as 25 Qawwali albums which earned him several awards and honours. His massive hit Dam Mast Qalandar became household anthems.
The government of Pakistan bestowed Pride of Performance on the legendary singer in 1987 for his contribution to Pakistani music.
Two years before his death, he was honored with the prestigious UNESCO Music Prize. He received a number of national and international honorary awards in his glorious career.
The popular records of Ustaad Nusrat include Akhiyan Udeek Diyan, Yaar Na Wichray, Mera Piya Ghar Aya and Meri Zindagi. Among his many Sufi songs, Wohi Khuda Hay remained prominent as a spirituality-sparking song.
Ustaad Nusrat also sang national song like Mera Inaam Pakistan and became the voice of Kashmiris through his heartfelt song Janay Kab Hongay Kam to highlight the atrocities committed in Indian occupied Kashmir.
The great singer departed this world at relatively, a young age of 48, on 16th August 1997 but he still lives among us thanks to his most extraordinary and unique music and performances.