His hand moves like a magic wand weaving melodies , Entrancing us every-time……

An awesome work by Maria Riaz. Click Here to Check Out her Sketchbook

The Following fan Story is from Santosh Ojha from India, about his first contact with trance and ecstasy, I mean NFAK…. This is a Story of an usual Indian Discovering the great Nusrat in early 1990, and was first published on his blog in 2006 . A great read… " Don’t forget to send your stories at admin@nusratonline.com

It was a bitterly-cold winter evening in Delhi when I discovered Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan. Fortified with some whiskey I was listening to, and watching Nusrat. This was in late 1990 at a senior colleague’s house. I remember the date because I had just been transferred from Bangalore to Delhi. Delhi was a city I was hardly familiar with. I knew very few people there. And the December winter of Delhi was bitingly cold! I was a bachelor and the invitation from my colleague for drinks and dinner at his place, close to the company guest house I was staying, was most welcome. He, a Sardar, was a generous host and he plied me with good whiskey. More significantly, during the course of the evening, he introduced me to Nusrat’s music.

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1. Man Kunto Maula (Awesome Improvisations ) 01 - Man Kunto Maula-0001.mp3

2. Ho Karam Ki Nazar 02 - Ho Karam Ki Nazar-0001.mp3

3. Nee Mai Jana Jogi De Naal 03 - Ney Mein Jana Jogi De Naal-0001.mp3

4. Dama Dam Mast Qalandar 04 - Dhamadham Mast Qalander-0001.mp3

5. NIt Khair Manga  05 - Nit Khair Mangan Sohnia Main Teri-0001.mp3

TV Recordings ( From Some News Channel)

Nusrat’s haunting voice has been one of a kind music-therapy for his fans for years now, it seems to wash away the pain and transport us a more joyous world, or some times closer to divine. Well this is not the first time , I have heard stories of NFAK’s music used in treatment. Even when back in 90’s NFAK received “Pride Of Performance” in Pakistan, the rumour was that his songs treated the disturbed daughter of the military ruler. Then there were many reports from Japan and parts of Africa where NFAK’s music was used in Research and therapy. But this time I have a story of NFAK’s music used in Clild Birth.

“What A Lucky Child, He came to this world Listening to the Legend”

So you all might be knowing about the famous KCRW “Radio Station” , NFAK himself made a couple visits here. Here is a story from KRCW’s DJ, Tom Schnabel about how NFAK’s music was used during birth of Anil Dewan’s son (KRCW’s Webmaster).. read along..

Here is an exclusive re-production of the hit track ‘Pani Da Rang’ featuring  Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan by Ajit Singh, a California based music producer, composer and multi-instrumentalist. Ajit Singh was honored by being selected to do one of the last Friction Labs ever on the BBC Asian Network - Bobby Friction Show in mid-October.

Well I don’t think it will amaze us anymore to see NFAK anywhere , we are quite used to his global appearance & universal approach … however here are a few videos, check them out.

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Keep checking time to time for more additions.

Sameena researched, scripted, narrated, packaged, interviewed, anchored & produced sub-continent’s prominent personalities based prog. series Shakhsiyat, episode no. 21 featuring world known qawwali singer/ vocalist from faisalabad punjab pakistan, rizwan ali khan & moazzam ali khan, nephews of legendary ustad nusrat fateh ali khan , for rajya sabha tv

Here are a few HD recordings of NFAK.. I am sure this is just a start, You will see a lot of High Definition Nusrat Fireworks soon..

A few recording from Our Channel:

The Epic 68 minutes Yeh Jo Halka Halka Suroor Hai Performance in 720p

and now some BBC Recordings:-

Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan Allah Hoo Allah Hoo, Live At BBC Pebble Mill ,Birmingham 1986

A few Awesome uploads by Balraj Jittla (1080p)

This audio was recorded in Anand Bakshi’s house in 1997 during a NFAK Welcome Party,  many guest celebrities were present to meet NFAK … and Anand’s Bakshi forced NFAK to sing hislatest composed “Ishq Di Galli Wich " ..

“Ishq Di Galli Wich " was a uper-hit song from movie “Kachche Dhaage” , composed by NFAK. However he offered the song to Hanj Raj Hans (who did a good job) , wonder how it would have been if he wound have sang it himself