Professor NFAK - The Story Of NFAK's Stay At University Of Washington

University Of Washington invites Celebrity Visiting Artists every year for it’s  Ethnomusicology Program. In 1992-93 they took a chance to Invite NFAK, hoping he wont turn up. To their surprise , NFAK happily agreed (eventually) … why hadn’t he … he was going to get great chance to spread his music to a completely new audience and ample resource for his musical-cross blendings.. .. The program was a huge success as not just students but even faculty members and artists from different universities as well as different parts of USA turned up for the program…the fact that his students became one of the most Hardcore NFAK fans ever was not at all surprising… He also gave one of his most memorable performances ever at Meany(University Theater) after huge request by students . NFAK was awarded an honorary Doctorate later by the University ……… What Follows is a writeup by Professor Hiromi Lorraine Sakata remembering  NFAK’s Stay… [Read More]

Michel Jackson was a big fan of Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan - RFAK

Last October Rahat Fateh Ali Khan was in Germany for a series of Concerts promoting the Sufi Music Legacy of Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan. In an interview with Waslat Hasrat-Nazimi Rahat conveyed his plans about promoting peace through Sufi Music on the paths of his Uncle.

On being asked about his favourite singers he disclosed that he was a big fan of  Michel Jackson, who was himself a big fan of Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan.

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On tour in La Réunion Island - Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan

A short french documentary short in Mid 90’s on the Reunion Islan, You will see NFAK singing in exotic and beautiful locations, sea beaches, roof-tops and surprisingly in a swimming pool too. Thanks to  Martin Meissonnier Camera Michel Carraud [Read More]

The NewMusic (Canadian TV Short Documentary on Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan)

The NewMusic was an award winning Canadian TV Show & News Magazine that ran from early 80’s to mid 2000’s  It presented contemporary popular music in social , political, spiritual & economical aspects. The show did a profile on NFAK in 92-93, take a look… It contains a few unseen performances, interviews and insights  All thanks goes to Mr. Sonny Jhetta for uploading this gem, keep visiting his channel for more surprises..

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Nusrat Was My Elvis ( featuring Amitabh Bachchan & Peter Gabriel)

nusrat live radio WNYC New SoundsNusrat was my Elvis! takes an in depth and historians take on Emergence, International impact & Legacy of Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan. The programme features interviews of Celebrity Fans such as Amitabh Bachchan, Peter Gabriel & many prominent music personalities and taking about cultural impact of Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan on Pakistan & Asians. You will get to listen one of the first recorded Qawwali’s of NFAK & excerpts of some of his greatest entrancing tracks. The program was received by high praise in music journals…

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The Nusrat Ramble - Folk Roots 1993 ...

Qawwali Quips and the Nusrat Saga Continues…

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The Nusrat Ramble - Folk Roots 1993 Continued..

Part 2 of a Nusrat Story with pure Qawwali!!Nusrat Folk Roots part 2 pic13b [Read More]

The Nusrat Ramble - Folk Roots 1993

A great introduction to Qawwali and the great man who delivered it …. folk roots nusrat coverpage [Read More]

Best All-Rounder since Botham?

A great behind the scenes look at Nusrat’s Life in Pakistan, an article from 1996 by David Toop , the title describes the All Round composer/singer/performer NFAK, referring to British Cricket Legend Ian Botham.. Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan with Michael Brook [Read More]