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Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan

Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, the King of Qawwali, was a legendary Pakistani musician. BBC Asian Network honours a contemporary cultural legend.

Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, the King of Qawwali, was a legendary Pakistani musician. Born in 1948 in Faisalabad, Pakistan, he began performing Qawwali music at the age of 16 with his family's group, the Qawwali Party. Over the course of his career, he recorded over 125 albums and performed all over the world, earning him numerous accolades and awards.

His music is a beautiful blend of traditional Sufi sounds and modern influences that continues to inspire and influence musicians to this day. Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan's powerful and soulful voice will forever be remembered as a true gift to the world of music. BBC Asian Network honour a contemporary cultural legend. Featuring BBC exclusive archive footage.

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Tue 11 Nov 202501:00
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Music Played

  • Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan

    Afreen Afreen

    • RPG.

  • Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan

    Tere Bin Nahi Lagda Dil

    • Timeless.
    • Oriental Star Agencies.

  • Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan & Bally Sagoo

    Mera Piya Ghar Aaya

    • Magic Touch.
    • OSA.

  • Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan & A1Melodymaster

    Aaja Mahi

    • Hi-Tech Music.

  • Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan

    Jhoole Jhoole Laal

    • Magic Touch.
    • Oriental Star Agencies Ltd.

  • Neha Kakkar, Farhan Sabri, DJ Chetas & Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan

    Bol Kaffara Kya Hoga (from Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniat)

    • Desi Music Factory.

  • Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan & Rahat Fateh Ali Khan

    Mere Rashke Qamar

    • Baadshaho.
    • T Series.

  • Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan

    Sanu Ik Pal Chain

    • Oriental Star Agencies.

  • Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan

    Dulhe Ka Sehra

    • Dhadkan.
    • Venus Records.

  • Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan

    Allah Hoo - Live at BBC Pebble Mill

  • Master Saleem, Manan Bhardwaj & Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan

    Akhiyan Udeek Diyan (from Shiddat)

    • Shiddat.
    • Super Cassettes Industries Private Limited.

  • Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan

    Kinna Sona Tainu (Bally Sagoo Magic Touch Remix)

    Remix Artist: Bally Sagoo.
    • Oriental Star Agencies.

  • Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan

    Piya Re Piya Re

    • Salaam, Vol. 68.
    • OSA.

  • Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan

    Sajna Tere Bina

    • Sajna Tere Bina.
    • Sonic Enterprises.

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