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Who is father of qawwali?
poet Amīr Khosrow
The Indian composer and Persian-language poet Amīr Khosrow (1253-1325) is the popularly acknowledged creator of qawwali, and his works form the foundation of the traditional qawwali repertoire.
What is qawwali in history?
Qawwali has a deeply religious history dating right back to the 13th century. Qawwali music was originally performed at Sufi shrines, and traditionally as part of a ‘mehfil-e sama’, a gathering for spiritual listening which often takes place on the anniversary of the death of shrine’s saint.
Where is qawwali found?
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 “qaul,” meaning “to speak” or “to say,” thus emphasizing the importance of words of these songs.
What are the best Qawwalis in Bollywood?
Bollywood’s Top 10 Qawwalis! Bhar Do Jholi Meri is Salman’s favourite song. Here’s looking at other smashing qawwalis through time. F olk, Hindustani classical or Sufi, Hindi film music reflects various influences lending its sound indigenous variety.
Who are some famous qawwali singers?
Other famous Qawwali singers include Fareed Ayyaz & Abu Muhammad, Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, Badar Miandad, Rizwan & Moazzam Duo, the late Amjad Sabri, Wadali Brothers, Nizami Bandhu, Bahauddin Qutbuddin, Qutbi Brothers, among others.
What is the difference between qawl and Qawwali?
Qawl ( Arabic: قَوْل ) is an “utterance (of the prophet)”, Qawwāl is someone who often repeats (sings) a Qaul, Qawwāli is what a Qawwāl sings.
What are the languages used in qawwali?
The songs which constitute the qawwali repertoire are primarily in Persian, Urdu, Hindi, Bengali and Punjabi. There are some in Persian from the Mughal era, and a smattering in Saraiki and dialects of north India like Brajbhasha and Awadhi. There is also qawwali in some regional languages but the regional language tradition is relatively obscure.