Pakistani singer Ali Sethi, best known for Pasoori, posted a Holi message on his Instagram. He sang Amir Khusro’s Aaj rang hai ai maha-rang hai ri. He wrote, “Happy holi bhardo jholi.” The song is a ...

The singers in Pakistani ensemble the Saami Brothers like to take their time onstage—each vocal step moves the performance upward gradually toward a collective sense of ecstasy. That deliberate pacing ...

NEW YORK, May 8, 2016 — The classically-trained Saami Brothers Qawwal perform traditional qawwali music following the two-day Lahore Literary Festival at Asia Society in New York. (2 hr., 7 min.) ...

This playlist features Pakistani and Indian world music artists I deeply admire. They bent the rules and took chances, creating something new and sublime along the way. The most famous female qawwal, ...

Pakistan, Aug. 12 -- The halls of Alhamra Arts Council echoed with centuries-old melodies on Sunday, as legendary qawwals Najmuddin and Saifuddin and their ensemble delivered a mesmerizing performance ...

Pakistan joined the 18th 'World Samaa International Festival for Chanting and Spiritual Music' in Egypt on Thursday as an honorary guest, marking a significant cultural presence at an event regarded ...

In recent years, Qawali nights have become a cherished part of wedding celebrations in Pakistan. This trend, which is particularly popular among the younger generation, reflects a revival of ...

The Pakistani qawwali icon sang words written centuries ago and died decades ago. He’s got a new album out. In June 2021, in ...