Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan (Punjabi: نصرت فتح علی خان (Shahmukhī)) (October 13, 1948 – August 16, 1997), a world-renowned Pakistani musician, was primarily a singer of Qawwali, the devotional music of the Sufis (a mystical tradition within Islam). Considered one of the greatest singers ever recorded, he possessed a six-octave vocal range and could perform at a high level of intensity for several hours. Extending the 600-year old Qawwali tradition of his family, Khan is widely credited with introducing Sufi music to international audiences. He was popularly known as "Shahenshah-e-Qawwali", meaning "The King of Kings of Qawwali".
Born in Faisalabad, Pakistan, Khan had his first public performance at age of 16, at his father's chelum. He officially became the head of the family qawwali party in 1971, and was signed by Oriental Star Agencies (OSA), Birmingham, U.K., in the early 1980s. In subsequent years, Khan released movie scores and albums for various labels in Europe, India, Japan, Pakistan, and the U.S. He engaged in collaborations and experiments with Western artists, becoming a well-known world music artist in the process. He toured extensively, performing in over 40 countries.
Early life and career
Khan was born on October 13, 1948 in the city of Lyallpur (now Faisalabad), Pakistan. He was the fifth child and first son of Fateh Ali Khan, a musicologist, vocalist, instrumentalist, and Qawwal. Khan's family, which included four older sisters and a younger brother, Farrukh Fateh Ali Khan, grew up in central Lyallpur. Initially, his father did not want Khan to follow the family's vocation. He had his heart set on Khan choosing a much more respectable career path and becoming a doctor, because he felt Qawwali artists had low social status. However, Khan showed such an aptitude for, and interest in, Qawwali that his father finally relented. Khan began by learning to play tabla alongside his father before progressing to learn Raag Vidya and Bol Bandish. He then went on to learn to sing within the classical framework of khayal. Khan's training with his father was cut short when his father died in 1964, leaving Khan's paternal uncles, Mubarak Ali Khan and Salamat Ali Khan, to complete his training. His first performance was at a traditional graveside ceremony for his father, known as chehlum, which took place forty days after his father's death.
In 1971, after the death of Mubarak Ali Khan, Khan became the official leader of the family Qawwali party and the party became known as Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Mujahid Mubarak Ali Khan & Party. Khan's first public performance as the leader of the Qawwali party was at a studio recording broadcast as part of an annual music festival organised by Radio Pakistan, known as Jashn-e-Baharan. Khan sang mainly in Urdu and Punjabi and occasionally in Persian, Braj Bhasha and Hindi. His first major hit in Pakistan was the song Haq Ali Ali, which was performed in a traditional style and with traditional instrumentation. The song featured restrained use of Khan's sargam improvisations.
In 1979, Khan married his first cousin, Naheed (the daughter of Fateh Ali Khan's brother, Salamat Ali Khan); they had one daughter, Nida.
Early in his career, Khan was signed up by Oriental Star Agencies in the U.K. to their Star Cassette Label. OSA sponsored regular concert tours by Khan to the U.K. from the early '80s onwards, and released much of this live material on cassette, CD, videotape and DVD.G
Later career
In the 1992–93 academic year, Khan was a Visiting Artist in the Ethnomusicology department at the University of Washington, Seattle.
Khan teamed with Peter Gabriel on the soundtrack to The Last Temptation of Christ in 1985, with Canadian musician Michael Brook on the albums Mustt Mustt (1990) and Night Song (1996), and with Pearl Jam lead singer Eddie Vedder in 1995 on two songs for the soundtrack to Dead Man Walking. One of these songs ("The Long Road") was re-used on the soundtrack for Eat Pray Love in 2010. Khan also contributed to the soundtrack of Natural Born Killers. He composed the music for the 1994 film Bandit Queen in collaboration with Roger White.
Peter Gabriel's Real World label later released five albums of Khan's traditional Qawwali, together with some of his experimental work which included the albums Mustt Mustt and Star Rise. Khan provided vocals for The Prayer Cycle, which was put together by Jonathan Elias, but died before the vocals could be completed. Alanis Morissette was brought in to sing with his unfinished vocals. Khan also collabrated with Michael Brook to create music for the song "Sweet Pain" used in the movie Any Given Sunday. He also performed traditional Qawwali before international audiences at several WOMAD world music festivals and the single "Dam Mast Qalandar" was remixed by electronic trip hop group Massive Attack in 1998.
His album Intoxicated Spirit was nominated for a Grammy award in 1997 for best traditional folk album.
Khan contributed songs to, and performed in, several Pakistani films. Shortly before his death, he recorded a song each for two Bollywood films, Aur Pyaar Ho Gaya (in which he also sang the song onscreen) and Kachche Dhaage. He sang the title song of the film Dhadkan. He also sang "Saya bhi saath jab chhod jaye" for Sunny Deol's movie Dillagi. The song was released in 1999, two years after Khan's death.
Khan contributed the song "Gurus of Peace" to the album Vande Mataram, composed by A. R. Rahman, and released to celebrate the 50th anniversary of India's independence. Rahman, who was a big fan of Khan could not do further songs with him. As a tribute, Rahman later released an album titled Gurus of Peace, which featured "Allah Hoo" by Khan. Rahman's 2007 song "Tere Bina" was also done as a tribute to Khan.
After his death, the song "Solemn Prayer", on which Khan provided vocals, was used on the Peter Gabriel song "Signal to Noise" (on the album Up), and on the soundtrack to the Martin Scorsese film Gangs of New York.
According to the Guinness Book of World Records, Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan holds the world record for the largest recorded output by a Qawwali artist—a total of 125 albums as of 2001.
Death
Khan was taken ill with kidney and liver failure on August 11, 1997 in London, England, while on the way to Los Angeles in order to receive a kidney transplant. He died of a sudden cardiac arrest at Cromwell Hospital, London, on Saturday, August 16, 1997, aged 48. His body was returned to Faisalabad, Pakistan, and his funeral was attended by the public.
Download Free Mp3 Qawallies Of Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan
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Aaj Koi Baath Ho Gaye | Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan | 00:19:42 | 18.2 MB | Mp3 |
Ae Sarwar Duniya-E-Din | Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan | 00:16:01 | 14.8 MB | Mp3 |
Afreen Afreen | Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan | 00:06:39 | 9.30 MB | Mp3 |
Ali Maula Ali Maula Ali Dam Dam | Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan | 00:07:44 | 9.02 MB | Mp3 |
Allah Hoo Allah Hoo | Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan | 00:11:42 | 16.2 MB | Mp3 |
Allah, Mohammed, Char, Yaar | Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan | 00:11:29 | 15.9 MB | Mp3 |
Aankh Uthi Mohabbat Ne Angrai Lee | Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan | 00:19:25 | 17.9 MB | Mp3 |
Ae Wadah Shikan | Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan | 00:12:55 | 13.8 MB | Mp3 |
Akh lai Mein Jaddon Di Tere Naal | Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan | 00:13:06 | 12.1 MB | Mp3 |
Behad Ramza Dasda Mera Dholan Mahi | Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan | 00:30:52 | 28.4 MB | Mp3 |
Biba Sada Dil | Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan | 00:07:15 | 7.77 MB | Mp3 |
Boha Aes Sohna Sajan | Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan | 00:10:53 | 10.1 MB | Mp3 |
Chasm-E- Mast Ajab Ae | Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan | 00:13:12 | 12.2 MB | Mp3 |
Chhap Talak Sab | Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan | 00:10:10 | 9.48 MB | Mp3 |
Dam Dam Karo Fareed | Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan | 00:10:55 | 15.1 MB | Mp3 |
Dam Hama Dam Ali Ali | Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan | 00:13:02 | 12.1 MB | Mp3 |
Dam Mast Qalandar | Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan | 00:07:11 | 10.0 MB | Mp3 |
Dost Kya Khoob | Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan | 00:08:10 | 7.64 MB | Mp3 |
Eid-E-Gahay Mah-E- Gareeban | Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan | 00:25:33 | 23.5 MB | Mp3 |
Farsuda Ja Para Zeh Hijran | Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan | 00:25:35 | 23.5 MB | Mp3 |
Fasle Gul Hai | Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan | 00:16:38 | 19.2 MB | Mp3 |
Gal Ik Nukte Wich Mukdi E | Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan | 00:09:58 | 9.29 MB | Mp3 |
Ganj-E-Shakar | Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan | 00:22:42 | 32.7 MB | Mp3 |
Ghunghat Chuk O Sajnan Hun Sharman | Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan | 00:10:11 | 9.49 MB | Mp3 |
Gin Gin Tare Langdiya Raatan | Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan | 00:06:49 | 6.41 MB | Mp3 |
Heeray Nee Ranjah Jogi Ho Gaya | Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan | 00:11:49 | 10.9 MB | Mp3 |
Jaani Door Gaye | Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan | 00:18:34 | 17.1 MB | Mp3 |
Je Kadey Mera Yaar Mil Jaye | Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan | 00:14:12 | 13.1 MB | Mp3 |
Jhoole Jhoole Laal | Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan | 00:09:47 | 13.6 MB | Mp3 |
Jinhoon Karna Ae Yaad Dila | Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan | 00:15:30 | 14.3 MB | Mp3 |
Kali Kali Zulfon Ke Phande Nah Dalo | Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan | 00:11:46 | 16.3 MB | Mp3 |
Kehna Ghalat Ghalat To Chhupana Sahi Sahi | Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan | 00:13:59 | 12.9 MB | Mp3 |
Khali Morda Nahin Data Ajmeri | Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan | 00:15:01 | 13.9 MB | Mp3 |
Kinna Sohna | Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan | 00:08:17 | 11.5 MB | Mp3 |
Likh Diya Dar Pe Kisi Ne | Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan | 00:18:04 | 20.8 MB | Mp3 |
Mae Ni Main Jhok Fareedan De Jana | Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan | 00:2125 | 39.4 MB | Mp3 |
Mahia Pardesi Ho Gaya | Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan | 00:16:56 | 31.1 MB | Mp3 |
Mainu Chaadke Kalinu Toor Gaya | Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan | 00:14:47 | 20.4 MB | Mp3 |
Mainu Yaar Manuano Fursat Nahin | Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan | 00:17:08 | 15.8 MB | Mp3 |
Maki Madni | Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan | 00:17:19 | 25.1 MB | Mp3 |
Man Atkeia Beparwah De Naal | Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan | 00:09:30 | 13.2 MB | Mp3 |
Marhaba Salle Ala | Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan | 00:12:18 | 14.4 MB | Mp3 |
Mast Aankon Ki Kasam | Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan | 00:19:06 | 22.0 MB | Mp3 |
Mast Nazroon Se Allah Bachhae | Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan | 00:06:24 | 7.49 MB | Mp3 |
Mazaa AA Gaya | Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan | 00:17:42 | 20.4 MB | Mp3 |
Mera Piya Ghar Aaya | Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan | 00:07:56 | 11.0 MB | Mp3 |
Mera eh Charkha | Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan | 00:10:43 | 9.99MB | Mp3 |
Mera Sohna Sajan | Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan | 00:03:53 | 3.72 MB | Mp3 |
Mere Kamli Wale Lajpal | Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan | 00:30:45 | 28.3 MB | Mp3 |
Meri Ankhon Ko Bakhshe Hain Aansoo | Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan | 00:10:55 | 10.1 MB | Mp3 |
Meri Bukkal Vich Chor Chor | Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan | 00:10:40 | 14.8 MB | Mp3 |
Meri Shutar Sawara Gal Sun Ja | Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan | 00:35:54 | 33.0 MB | Mp3 |
Mohe Naina Milai | Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan | 00:05:30 | 5.20 MB | Mp3 |
Mulaqat Ho Gaye | Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan | 00:12:54 | 14.9 MB | Mp3 |
Muujah Haave | Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan | 00:06:43 | 6.31 MB | Mp3 |
Nami Danam Che Manzil Bood | Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan | 00:07:28 | 7.00 MB | Mp3 |
Ni Main Jana Jogi De Naal | Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan | 00:08:13 | 9.58 MB | Mp3 |
Nit Khair Mansan Sohnia Main Teri | Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan | 00:11:54 | 11.0 MB | Mp3 |
O Disdi Kulli Sohne Yaar Dee | Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan | 00:24:44 | 22.8 MB | Mp3 |
Oothe Amla Te Hoone Ne Nevede | Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan | 00:15:32 | 21.4 MB | Mp3 |
Pyar Akhiyan De Bhoye Te | Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan | 00:13:53 | 12.8 MB | Mp3 |
Rabba Lakh Shukar Manaawa | Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan | 00:1420 | 19.8 MB | Mp3 |
Rah Hassan | Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan | 00:08:21 | 7.81 MB | Mp3 |
Rang | Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan | 00:09:14 | 21.3 MB | Mp3 |
Sab Vird Karo Allah Allah | Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan | 00:06:44 | 9.42 MB | Mp3 |
Sahib Teri Bandi | Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan | 00:12:27 | 18.2 MB | Mp3 |
Salkhi Allah | Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan | 00:10:57 | 10.1 MB | Mp3 |
Sanson Ki Mala Pey | Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan | 00:07:13 | 8.43 MB | Mp3 |
Sham Sud Duha Badar ud Duja | Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan | 00:06:57 | 6.52 MB | Mp3 |
Sham Sud-Duha Bader-Ud-Duja | Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan | 00:11:04 | 15.3 MB | Mp3 |
Sochan Dongian | Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan | 00:13:02 | 18.9 MB | Mp3 |
Sohne Mukhre Da Lain De Nazaara | Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan | 00:07:42 | 1.92 MB | Mp3 |
Sun Charkhe Di Mithi Mithi Ghook | Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan | 00:06:37 | 1.67 MB | Mp3 |
Sun Dard Kahani Karbala | Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan | 00:30:07 | 41.5 MB | Mp3 |
Surnaaja Heeyve Urh | Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan | 00:07:04 | 6.64 MB | Mp3 |
Tasbeeh De Ik Ik Dane | Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan | 00:17:51 | 32.8 MB | Mp3 |
Tere Bin Nahin Lagda | Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan | 00:05:46 | 5.44 MB | Mp3 |
Tere Hundiya Sundiya Mehbooba | Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan | 00:15:31 | 21.4 MB | Mp3 |
Tua Gai Beh | Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan | 00:08:13 | 7.69 MB | Mp3 |
Tum Agar Yuhi Nazren | Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan | 00:1829 | 21.3 MB | Mp3 |
Tumhen Dil Lagi Bhool Jani Paregee | Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan | 00:10:02 | 13.9 MB | Mp3 |
Un ka andaz-e-karam | Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan | 00:17:36 | 24.3 MB | Mp3 |
Woh Hata Rahe Hain Pardah | Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan | 00:07:59 | 9.31 MB | Mp3 |
Ya Hayyo Ya Qayyum | Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan | 00:07:33 | 7.08 MB | Mp3 |
Yaadan Vichhre Sajan Dian Aiyan | Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan | 00:07:23 | 8.63 MB | Mp3 |
Yeh Jo Halka | Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan | 00:12:02 | 16.7 MB | Mp3 |
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