In the modern period, the harmonium is used instead of the sitar. Technically, only men can perform qawwali songs, with female performers singing sufiana kalam, Sufi words. The most notable difference ...

It’s all about the build-up, so Qawwali songs are rarely short - there are no radio edits here. They can be anywhere between 15 and 30 minutes long, with one of the longest known Qawwali songs ...

The term qawwali comes from the Arabic word “qaul,” meaning “to speak” or “to say,” thus emphasizing the importance of words of these songs. Its main function is to make the listeners understand the ...

Because of his unique blending of contemporary sounds and Indian classical music, Rahman has left a lasting musical memory. His unparalleled talent is showcased in these 10 classic songs. 1 - Radha ...

Leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal's maiden six-wicket for India as the hosts beat England by 75 runs in the third and final Twenty20 International ...

Malayalam film 'Besty' featuring Ashkar Saudan, the nephew of South superstar Mammootty and produced by KV Abdul Nazar's Malayalam film is all set to release in theaters on 24 January 2025. At an ...

"I am going to wow you with the purest form of Qawwali. No Bollywood songs, or any other popular songs. It's going to be just a night of pure unplugged, blissful, soulful Qawwalis," the legend ...

Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan is popularly known as 'The King of Kings' of Qawwali. His impact has led ... and Lata Mangeshkar gave their vocals to songs he composed for Hindi cinema.

At an event held in Mumbai, Javed Ali, the celebrated singer known for several hit films, including the latest, Pushpa 2, unveiled a beautiful qawwali song from the film. The song prominently ...