Khan, Nusrat Fateh Ali
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Creator: Bodalia, Chandra
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Photograph of Pakistani singer, Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan seated on a couch backstage at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre in Vancouver, during one of his concerts.
Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan (1948–1997) was a Pakistani vocalist and composer, renowned for his mastery of qawwali, a form of Sufi devotional music. Leading his family's qawwali group from 1971, he modernized the genre and introduced it to global audiences through international collaborations and film soundtracks. Known for his powerful voice and emotive performances, he remains an influential figure in world music.
Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan (1948–1997) was a Pakistani vocalist and composer, renowned for his mastery of qawwali, a form of Sufi devotional music. Leading his family's qawwali group from 1971, he modernized the genre and introduced it to global audiences through international collaborations and film soundtracks. Known for his powerful voice and emotive performances, he remains an influential figure in world music.