Utterance. The music of Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan - ACE444.3

II RHYTHMS Arabic script. Mosques. Commentary says that qawwali has its origins in the poetic traditions of Arabia and parts of the Middle East, is part of Sufi ceremonials in a number of those countries, and has now become part of Indian and Pakistani popular culture. Caption: "‘Indian music, the fire that burns heart and soul.’ Amir Khusrau, Sufi poet and musicologist, 1234-1324." Ali Khan believes that the work of Amir Khusrau is at the root of modern Indian music. Siddiqui talks about the importance of Amir Khusrau’s contribution to Indian music. Tabla player. Edward George, Film Maker, describing "losing himself" "in the vowels" when hearing Ali Khan singing in a language he doesn’t understand. Ali Khan singing and playing harmonium. Peter Gabriel on Ali Khan as a performer. Ali Khan playing and singing. His VO explains that his father didn’t want him to become involved in qawwali. He talks about watching his father teaching others, and then learning tabla and rhythm from him. Kalsi talking about the dedication required to be such good performers. The concert: "Thus is your face, Oh Robed Prophet / I wept during the night of separation…" George commenting on the pleasurable effect the music has on the audience. Ali Khan and party in studio performance, "Come my beloved / My eyes await you…". Credits.