Name: Live at Womad 1985
Brand: Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan

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CDRW225

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Limited edition

Release date

2019-08-16

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Orchard

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Sales:8.875

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884108008232

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Artist

Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan

Genre US

Asian

Label US

Real World

World-renowned Pakistani musician, Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, was primarily a singer of Qawwali, the devotional music of the Sufis. Born on October 13, 1948 in Lyallpur, Punjab, Pakistan and passing away on August 16, 1997 at Cromwell Hospital in London, England. With an unbroken tradition of performing Qawwali for approximately 600 years within his family, Nusrat's mesmerizing vocals and profound musical talent have left an indelible mark on the world.

Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan is hailed as one of the most influential artists in the history of Qawwali. His powerful voice and soul-stirring performances captivated audiences worldwide. Through his music, he embraced spirituality and expressed devotion to God with unparalleled passion.

During his illustrious career spanning several decades, Nusrat collaborated with numerous renowned musicians from various genres including Bollywood soundtracks. He received international acclaim for his contributions to music and was honored with prestigious awards such as the UNESCO Music Prize.

Looking back, it’s impossible to over-estimate the significance of this moment of musical history. On the remote flat lands of Mersea Island in Essex in July 1985 an eclectic programme of music was unfolding at the WOMAD Festival. New Order appeared on the same bill as Tabu Ley Le Rochereau, The Fall and Penguin Café Orchestra— it was a remarkable line up. At midnight on Saturday night July 20 Nusrat Fateh Ali Khanand Party took to the stage. The group sit cross-legged in two rows and for some minutes there is a silent pause. What unfolded over the following hours stunned the audience. And it impressed upon Nusrat his remarkable skill at communicating with audiences from a different culture and language and with no understanding of the deep and ancient traditions of qawwali music. Singing to a non-Asian audience for the first time this music transcended barriers and lead to long and successful relationship with WOMAD and Real Word Records and Peter Gabriel, until Nusrat’s death in 1997. Until now this remarkable concert has been locked in archives, unheard for 34 years. The original analogue tapes have now been carefully restored and digitized. Much work has taken place at Real World Studios to regenerate the live experience, which will now be released on this, the 30th anniversary of Real World Records. The power and beauty of Nusrat’s voice comes rushing back through the years and lifts us up to the ecstatic heights of Sufi expression. From the backing of rolling harmonium and chattering tabla the melody gradually evolves— slowly at first and then with building intensity. The hypnotic, improvised cycles of call and response between the singers reach fever pitch. Nusrat’s rich and soulful voice has never been surpassed in the world of qawwali music.

Live at Womad 1985

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