Mawlana Jalaluddin Rumi Balkhi was a 13th century Muslim Sufi saint. After so many centuries his message of Love is being rediscovered and spread by people around the world. Mawlana Jalaluddin Rumi Balkhi or as commonly known as Rumi has written a few books among them is his famous Masnavi in Persian language. His main…
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Without music, no humanity: ″War, Exile and the Music of Afghanistan″ Non-fiction Book by John Baily — Qantara de
Few musical cultures have been as affected by political upheavals and violence as that of Afghanistan. This is reflected in the title of the book ″War, Exile and the Music of Afghanistan: The Ethnographer′s Tale″ by John Baily, Emeritus Professor of Ethnomusicology at Goldsmiths, University of London Over the past four decades Baily has been…
Homepage of Dr. Karim Gillani Canada: “Karim Sangeet —A Musical talent specializing in Sufi and Ghazal Music”
Dr. Karim Gillani received his PhD in Music and Religious Studies from the University of Alberta (Canada), in 2012. His research examines the role and power of musical sound and recitation within the socio-cultural and religious contexts of Muslims of South Asia and North America. His PhD dissertation, entitled “Sound and Recitation of Khoja Ismaili…
Video: Bismillah – Salim – Sulaiman, Kailash Kher, Munawar Masoom –- with lyrics and meaning in English
Source: Coke Studio @ MTV Published on Aug 8, 2013 On the festive occasion of Eid we present a true gem from Salim – Sulaiman, Bismillah. Featuring the fantastic talent, of Kailash Kher, and Munawar Masoom Khan – the song is a back-to-roots style, sufi – influenced composition. You don’t wanna miss this one! If…
Passion of Pakistani Sufis infuriates Taliban — The Times of India com
SEHWAN SHARIF, Pakistan: Yielding to the hypnotic beat of drums and the intoxicating scent of incense, the woman danced herself into a state of trance, laughing and shaking uncontrollably alongside hundreds of others at Pakistan’s most revered Sufi shrine. Swathed in red, the Sufi colour of passion, she shouted invocations to the shrine’s patron saint…
~Looking Back~ When East meets West through music — Article by Mehra Rimer on Rumi Ensemble performed on the Swiss banks of the Rhone – CGNews
Geneva – At a time when Switzerland’s ban on constructing minarets is making headlines, the musicians of the Rumi Ensemble are showing that cultures can converge into something beautiful. On Thursday, 8 October, a decommissioned hydroelectric plant on the Swiss banks of the Rhone, now converted into a cultural complex, hosted 12 Iranian and Scandinavian…
Rabbi to perform at the World Sufi Spirit Festival – The times of India article by Stuti Agarwal
The World Sufi Spirit Festival, patronized by renowned international artist Sting and supported by the Aga Khan Foundation, will have the evergreen Rabbi performing at the festival. This year audiences will get to see a different side to Rabbi as he performs songs of memorable journeys through life. This elusive yet very talented artist will…
Abida Parveen Interview To BBC Urdu – Ghazal-legends blogspot com
Abida Parveen Source: Ghazal-legends blogspot com Uploaded on Dec 30, 2011 Abida Parveen is a Paksitani singer with particularly expertise Sufi Music,Ghazal and Folk Music.After the death of Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan many consider her as the next great mystic singer on the world stage.BBC radio stoke sent Muhammad Parvez to interview Abida Parveen for…
Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan: The Voice of Unity – Article By Marian Brehmer on Qantara de
On the 15th anniversary of the death of Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, the world can look back on an extraordinary musician. The “King of Qawwali” was a source of light in the often dark history of Pakistan. By Marian Brehmer To immerse yourself in the huge body of work by Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan is…
Nass El Ghiwane: Troubadours of the Old and New Morocco – Qantara de article by Andreas Kirchgäßner
For decades now, Nass El Ghiwane have fascinated audiences with their individual stylistic blend of Gnawa trance music and social protest songs. Their popularity is such that they’ve been dubbed the “Moroccan Beatles”. Andreas Kirchgäßner profiles the group The stadium in Agadir is rocking. Long-haired youths tear off their T-shirts, waving them to the music…
What Does Islamic Music Have to do With Blues, Jazz, and Surf Rock? More Than You Think. | FrontRow
What Does Islamic Music Have to do With Blues, Jazz, and Surf Rock? More Than You Think. | FrontRow. ->>>>><<<<<-
Keeping the Genius of Khusrau Alive – Outlook India com News
If one sets about the task of reviving 14th century Sufi legend Amir Khusrau’s legacy, his pioneering contribution to the devotional musical artform of ‘qawwali’ is where much of the work begins. One of the most revered Sufi legends of Delhi — Khusrau is one of the major subjects of the revival and preservation efforts…
Video: Ramooz e Ishq (kalam by Hazrat Baidam Shah Warsi) (via Informatics)
Iconic Abida Parveen graces the Coke Studio platform this season. Parveen is well-known for her Sufi works and at Coke Studio she brings some never-before heard combination of Sufi kaafis and doahs. Unlike the rest of her repertoire, ‘Ramooz-e-Ishq’ is in Urdu (also popularly titled ‘Mein Hun Mashhoor’), and dwells on the love man has…
Sounds and Spaces of Muslim Piety: Tradition and Transformation "OMNI TV"
The Canadian Centre for Ethnomusicology at the University of Alberta, in partnership with the Association for the Study of Ginans present Sounds and Spaces of Muslim Piety: Tradition and Transformation, a unique International conference that reaches out across countries and continents from North America, Europe, Asia, Middle East and Central and South Asia to…
India, Pak qawwals join for music fest
Reviving the rich tradition of Sufi music and the legacy of Amir Khusrau, qawwals from across the subcontinent will render the compositions of the legendary scholar at the place where he lived and worked in the 13th century. A 10-day long musical and literary festival, Jashn-e- Khusrau, will bring together over 50 qawwals from India…
