Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan Classical ((new)) Jun 2026

Before he became the world’s king of Qawwali, Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan was deeply rooted in classical music — specifically the Punjabi and Hindustani vocal traditions, especially the khayal and tarana forms.

While the lyrics are a Sufi chant, the musical skeleton is pure . Bhairav is the morning raga, characterized by its flat second (Komal Re) and flat sixth (Komal Dha) notes, giving it an awe-inspiring, serious, and devotional gravity. nusrat fateh ali khan classical

: He was trained in the Patiala Gharana style, known for its emphasis on complex phrasing and emotional depth. Before he became the world’s king of Qawwali,

Trained extensively in Khayal singing and Dhrupad . giving it an awe-inspiring