Khan is recognised as one of the most powerful voices in the world of music which is why he is popularly known as the ‘King of Qawwali’. A legendary singer from Pakistan, it was he who introduced qawwali to the western world. Who is the king of Qawwali?įor a person who loves qawwali and sufi music, Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan is indeed a special name.
The Indian composer and Persian-language poet Amīr Khosrow (1253-1325) is the popularly acknowledged creator of qawwali, and his works form the foundation of the traditional qawwali repertoire. He is an icon who put Qawwali on the World Music map and many consider to be one of the greatest singers of all time. Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, also known as the King of Qawwali, is considered to be the most important Qawwal in history.
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