Tag Archives: Sufi Music

Music of Nagore

Nagore is famous for Sufi saint Syed Abdul Qadir popularly known as Qadir Vali. Syed Abdul Qadir born in Manikpur in present day UP in the year 1504 (910 hijri). Around the age of 18 he left home seeking a … Continue reading

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Zikir of Assam

Zikir of Assam is a devotional songs in Assamiya. Famous Muslim preacher Azan Pir popularized this form of devotional song which is continued to be performed by Muslims of Assam. See below an example of Zikir song, bidding goodbye to … Continue reading

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Mehr Ali And Sher Ali – Qawwali At UCLA Royce Hall

Couple of nights back (24, April, 08) came an unanticipated opportunity to watch and listen to two of great contemporary Pakistani Sufi Qawwali singers at famous UCLA Royce Hall. The concert was titled, Qawwali Music of Pakistan: Sufi devotional music. … Continue reading

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