The History of Qawali, the impact of Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan and Sufi Poetry - Hamza Akram Qawal

Hamza Akram Qawwal is a prominent Pakistani Sufi singer and composer leading the Hamza Akram Qawwal & Brothers ensemble, representing the 26th generation of the historic Qawwal Bachon ka Gharana of Delhi, known for reviving traditional qawwali with modern relevance, performing globally, and blending classical Persian/Urdu/Punjabi poetry with contemporary sounds. He trained under Ustad Naseeruddin Saami and Farid Ayaz Qawwal, bringing this ancient spiritual art to younger audiences.

Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
1:00 History of Qawali
8:57 Qawal Gharana
14:27 Amir Khusrau
19:07 Is Qawali haram?
23:15 Jagjit Singh, Pakistan and India
27:50 Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan and new age Qawali culture
41:55 Original melodies and Qawalis
48:00 Hamza Akram's journey
56:35 Idea of Ishq in Sufism and Peer-Mureed ka rishta
1:05:32 How Hamza Akram became a Qawal and understanding Sufi Poetry
1:27:00 Understanding Music, Raag and Frequencies, and performing concerts
1:36:00 Coke Studio, Pakistan Idol and Commercialization of Music
1:39:15 Audience Questions

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