Qawwali is a form of devotional music that expresses the mystical Sufi practice of Islam in South Asia, mainly in areas of Afghanistan, Pakistan and India. The term qawwali comes from the Arabic word ...

The intersection of Sufism and Indian traditions has resulted in some of the most spiritually fulfilling and culturally ...

Qawwali is a musical form associated with the sama’, spiritual concert, of the Chishti Sufi Order. In its religious context it functions as a way to bring members of the order into a trance-like state ...

Meet Vandana Sharma, an integral force behind the success of Sagar Wali Qawwali - an impeccable blend of business acumen, ...

The dargah is decorated with yellow marigolds, and visitors wear yellow attire as a symbol of joy and new beginnings.

Discover Raazdaariyan by Sagar Bhatia, a soulful Qawwali exploring love and vulnerability through captivating music and ...

K OCHI: The renowned Rampur Warsi Brothers will bring their soulful Sufi Qawwali music to Kochi from November 11 to 15, staging performances across various school and college campuses. Led by the ...

Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan is widely credited for bringing global attention to Qawwali music, extending the 600yr old Qawwali tradition of his family. By the time of his death following a heart attack ...

Rizwan-Meuzzam Qawwali Group is a Pakistani Qawwali ensemble led by brothers Rizwan and Muazzam Ali Khan. The duo performs ...

Historian William Dalrymple journeys to Morocco, Turkey, Syria and Pakistan to explore whirling dervishes, Qawwali singing and other forms of music sacred in Sufism, the branch of Islam that ...

Jameela discovers the origins of Sufi music and the Sufi’s quest of enlightenment. We hear a qawwali about wedding night passion and a strong love between the couple.