Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan - Reverence (2008) 4 CD
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Reverence: A Tribute to the Legendary Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan
Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan was one of the most influential and celebrated singers of the 20th century. His voice transcended boundaries of language, culture and religion, and touched the hearts of millions around the world. He was a master of qawwali, a form of devotional music that originated in the Sufi tradition of Islam. Qawwali is characterized by passionate vocals, rhythmic percussion, harmonium accompaniment and poetic lyrics that express love for God and his prophets.
In 2008, Sony BMG Music Entertainment and Navras Records released a four-CD box set titled Reverence, which features some of Nusrat's finest performances of traditional Sufi qawwalis. The recordings were made live at the Kufa Gallery in London on December 14th, 1989, and capture the intensity and spontaneity of Nusrat's artistry. The box set includes a total of 12 tracks, each ranging from 15 to 40 minutes in length, and covering various ragas (melodic modes) and themes. The songs are sung in Urdu, Farsi, Hindi and Punjabi, and are based on the works of famous Sufi poets such as Amir Khusrau, Allama Iqbal and Baba Bulleh Shah.
Reverence is a must-have for any fan of Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan or qawwali music. It showcases his unparalleled vocal range, his expressive improvisation skills, his charismatic leadership of his ensemble, and his deep devotion to his faith. It is a testament to his legacy as one of the greatest singers of all time.
The box set also comes with a booklet that contains information about the songs, the lyrics in their original languages and their translations in English, and a biography of Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan. The booklet also features a cover photograph of Nusrat by Dave Peabody, and an inlay design by Mangoblossom Design. The box set was produced by Iqbal Naqbi for Sama Performing Arts Network, and engineered, mixed and edited by Kirit Baxi.
Reverence is a rare and precious collection of Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan's music that will appeal to both connoisseurs and newcomers alike. It is a tribute to his genius, his spirit and his reverence for the divine.
Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan was born in 1948 in Faisalabad, Pakistan, into a family of qawwali singers that traced its lineage back to the 13th century. He learned the art of qawwali from his father, Ustad Fateh Ali Khan, and his uncle, Ustad Mubarak Ali Khan, who were both renowned qawwals. He started performing at the age of 16, and soon became the leader of his own group, which included his brother Farrukh Fateh Ali Khan on harmonium and his nephew Rahat Fateh Ali Khan on vocals.
Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan rose to fame in Pakistan and India in the 1970s and 1980s, and gained international recognition in the 1990s through his collaborations with artists such as Peter Gabriel, Eddie Vedder, Michael Brook and Nusrat's own protege, Rahat Fateh Ali Khan. He also composed music for several films, such as The Last Temptation of Christ, Dead Man Walking and Bandit Queen. He was awarded the UNESCO Music Prize in 1995, and was nominated for a Grammy Award twice. He died in 1997 at the age of 48, leaving behind a rich and diverse musical legacy.
Reverence is one of the many albums that celebrate Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan's contribution to world music. It is a rare opportunity to listen to his live performance of traditional Sufi qawwalis, which are considered to be the essence of his art. It is a musical journey that transports the listener to a realm of ecstasy and bliss. 061ffe29dd