Music
Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan: The Unrivaled Qawwali Maestro
Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan’s poetic resonance transcends borders, garnering him esteemed titles and descriptions worldwide. Tokyo reveres him as the ‘Singing Buddha’, and Los Angeles cherishes him as the ethereal ‘Voice of Paradise’. Further, Tunis honours Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan as the quintessential embodiment of the human voice, while London recognizes him as the embodiment of the spirit of Islam. Lahore crowns him as the ‘Emperor of Qawwali’ (Shahenshah e Qawwali).
Capturing the essence of his divine artistry, European newspapers resonated with his name. They featured captivating headlines such as ‘Nusrat, the voice of God’, ‘Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan seduces rappers and rockets’, ‘King Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, the ecstatic’, and ‘Nusrat the trance master’. His fame transcended borders, with frequent visits to Japan, where he garnered unparalleled admiration from the Japanese audience. Aqeel Ruqby encapsulated the prevailing sentiment, describing Nusrat as a celestial being descended upon earth with a Buddha-like physique.