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	QAWWALI : MusicWeb Encyclopaedia of Popular Music
		Qawwali is a method of religious observance, closely associated with the Sufis, the Islamic mystical sect, and the flowering of Persian culture in the Indian subcontinent.
		Qawwali was taken to the Indian subcontinent by the Mughul empire, where it is usually sung in Persian, or latterly Urdu (the Indian language with closest semantic roots to Persian).
		Qawwalis From Films Volume 1 on EMI India is an anthology of filmi qawwalis, sourced from flicks such as Mera Naam Joker, Zanjeer, Painter Babu and Karma and sung by filmi stars (playback singers) of the calibre of Asha Bhosle, Mukesh, Kishore Kumar, Manhar and Mahendra Kapoor.
	www.musicweb-international.com /encyclopaedia/q/Q2.HTM (653 words)

	Chandra and Davids Qawwali Page (Qawali, Quawali, Kawali) - Isalamic Devotional Song
		Qawwali is the traditional form of Islamic song found in India and Pakistan.
		The qawwali may be viewed as an extension of the vocal form of this remembrance.
		The rising film industry in the middle of the 20th century was a major vehicle for the rise in popularity of the qawwali.
	www.chandrakantha.com /articles/indian_music/kawali.html (1700 words)

	Oriental Star Agencies - Qawwali History
		Qawwali as a musical form is closely linked to the sufic traditions of Islam and the particular practices that Sufi scholars developed to achieve closeness to God.
		The dialogue between the audience and musicians is central to qawwali and qawwal often repeat and dwell on portions which strike a resonant chord in the audience.
		The effect of qawwali is likened by some Americans to "hard rock" in the sense of its ability to produce a trance-like state in a repetitive and forceful manner.
	www.osa.co.uk /qawwali_history.html (4724 words)

	What is Qawwali Music
		A Qawwali song normally begins with an Instrumental Prelude on the harmonium; then an Introductory Verse is sung as a solo recitative without drums, leading directly into the song proper: a mystical poem set to a strophic tune and performed by the entire group of Qawwals.
		Qawwali considered as an occasion is a gathering for the purpose of realizing ideals of Islamic mysticism through the ritual of listening to music', or sama'.
		The Qawwali assembly is held under the guidance of a spiritual leader, and is attended by Sufi devotees though it is usually open to all comers.
	www.muslim-canada.org /regula.html (338 words)

	Qawwali - Indian Sufi and music school (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Qawwali is an Indian Sufi Muslim musical concept expressed in many poetical styles, and based on the classical structure of tala and raga.
		Qawwali is a music that uses the poetic delicacy of its texts to open the fire of extasy in the public's heart.
		Qawwali is sung by a group composed of a leader singer assisted by one, two or three of his best students.
	makar-records.com /siteus/qawwali.html (239 words)

	Qawwal.com - About Us
		Qawwali is the traditional form of Islamic song found in India and Pakistan the word qawwali is derived from the Arabic word Qaol which means “axiom” or “dictum”.
		The qawwali is inextricably linked to the sufi tradition; Sufism is a mystical school of Islamic thought which strives to attain truth and divine love by direct personal experience.
		Amir khusru is so important to the development of qawwali that he is often (erroneously) said to be the inventor of it.
	www.qawwal.com /about_us.htm (1239 words)

	The Brightest Star of Qawwali
		Qawwali, which means "utterance" in Arabic, is the musical medium through which the Sufis of Pakistan and India travel toward a state of mystical bliss.
		But perhaps it is not surprising, given the rich roots of Arabic and Persian music that long predate Islam, that an alternate Muslim sect embracing the power of music was born.
		The typical modern-day qawwali group consists of a qawwal (the lead singer) backed up by a harmonium, dholak (a double-headed finger drum), tabla, plus a couple of backup singers leading the choral response and vigorous hand claps.
	www.rootsworld.com /rw/feature/nusrat.html (800 words)

	Qawwalian \| Nusrat fateh Ali Khan \| Aziz Mian \| Abida Parveen \| Sabri brothers
		Qawwali (Urdu: قوٌالی;, Hindi: क़वाली;) is the devotional music of the Sufis of the Indian sub-continent.
		Qawwali music received international exposure through the work of the late Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan of Pakistan, who was picked up by the Real World label and also collaborated with many non-Sufi musicians in crossover efforts.
		Qawwali is the traditional form of Islamic song found in India and Pakistan the word qawwali is derived from the Arabic word Qaol which means “axiom” or “dictum”.
	www.qawwalian.com (986 words)

	Green Galactic \| Badar Ali Khan - Lost in Qawwali III
		Qawwali is the musical manifestation of Sufism, the mystical branch of Islam.
		With a tradition dating from the tenth century, qawwali masters think of themselves as pilots and their listeners as passengers on a journey that brings them to another plane of consciousness, one that is closer to God.
		The intricate, lush layers of qawwali has gained a huge following not only to those interested in the cultural aspects of Sufism and other traditions of Eastern mysticism, but among younger dance music audiences, who are devoted to genres such as trance and drum and bass.
	www.greengalactic.com /badar.html (547 words)

	Qawwali and Flamenco: Faiz Ali Faiz with Martina Catella
		Qawwali songs are sung in the shrines of saints and spiritual masters of the Muslim world in India and Pakistan.
		The Hindustani musical interpretation used by Qawwali is greatly influenced by the style and rhythms of the north Indian ragas, and at the same time embraces all that has been gleaned along the path of the Sufi missionaries.
		The pain of this separation, called friaq for the Qawwali and duende in Flamenco, is expressed by a continuous percussion (tabla and cajon, amongst others), so that the essential meaning of the lyrics is imparted to the listener.
	www.fesfestival.com /eng2005/qawwali_flamenco.php (913 words)

	Badar Ali Khan (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Qawwali music's infectious rhythms, hypnotic percussion, and vocal improvisation have amazed listeners for over a thousand years.
		Qawwali is the musical element of Sufism, a mystical branch of Islam.
		Qawwali masters are guides on a journey that is meant to bring the listener to another plane of consciousness.
	www.epitonic.com /artists/badaralikhan.html (250 words)

	Ari Gold Films: Qawwali Music
		In Qawwali, if a phrase seems to have a powerful effect on any listener (although the more prominent leaders, both spiritually and tempor-ally, are paid more attention to (ex.: Qureshi 165)), then the performers must repeat it until its usefulness has been expended, and the ecstasy or pre-ecstatic state has reached full fruition.
		Qawwali, first of all, while having obvious leaders and an obvious hierarchy, does not put its leaders in a position of performing rites for the sake of the larger community.
		The Qawwali ritual is a tangible manifestation of the individual submerged in the collective, with its prescribed, hierarchical seating--focusing on the spiritual guides--but communal atmosphere and spirit.
	www.arigoldfilms.com /qawwali.html (5735 words)

	The ghazal and the qawwali
		In the Indian (this includes the Pakistani and the Bangladeshi) schools of Sufi mysticism which permit countenance and encourage the sama or seance, the qawwali is used for the design, creation and cultivation of techniques that induce ecstasy (haal or wajd) in the listener.
		Qawwali is thus an essential ingredient of worship as practised by Sufis, their disciples and the devotees who flock to the shrines of Sufi saints.
		AS the centre of the qawwali art form is the lyric or the ghazal, perhaps it would be illustrating to go into its origin and development.
	www.flonnet.com /fl1418/14181300.htm (1483 words)

	Chandra and Davids Qawwali Page (Qawali, Quawali, Kawali) - Isalamic Devotional Song
		Qawwali is the traditional form of Islamic song found in India and Pakistan.
		The qawwali may be viewed as an extension of the vocal form of this remembrance.
		The rising film industry in the middle of the 20th century was a major vehicle for the rise in popularity of the qawwali.
	chandrakantha.com /articles/indian_music/kawali.html (1700 words)

	A Qawwali Concert
		A year or so ago, I attended an open-air Qawwali concert in Jaipur by the famous Sabri Brothers, who claim direct descent from Mian Tansen himself, the legendary Hindustani musician in Akbar’s court.
		Qawwali, for the uninitiated, is the devotional music of the Sufis of the Indian subcontinent.
		Nothing of her mind or will; if she reacts at all, it is to tease and withhold; or she is adored like an ethereal being.
	www.shunya.net /Text/Blog/QawwaliConcert.htm (680 words)

	World Music Central - Your connection to World Music
		Pakistan's fresh young ensemble, Rizwan-Muazzam Qawwali, though still in their teens, are already proving to be masters of the Sufis' devotional music.
		Performers of Qawwali believe that they have a religious mission: to evoke the name of Allah in a quest for total transcendence.
		Rizwan-Muazzam Qawwali is made up of two lead singers (Rizwan and Muazzam), five secondary singers leading the choral response and vigorous hand claps, two harmonium players and a tabla player.
	www.worldmusiccentral.org /artists/artist_page.php?id=579 (573 words)

	PINCH, Qawwali
		For us, this is the most flawless excursion from Planet Mu to date – and without doubt one of the deepest, most involving and subtle dubstep twelves released in the last 6 years.
		‘Qawwali’ revolves around an impenetrably sparse Sino-melody that seems to build itself around the most threadbare ingredients, small progressions that leave an echo trace long after the chords fade back out into that signature widescreen Snare arrangement – pure genius.
		This is the thing about this record – it works despite restricting itself to the most basic objectives : depth, space, simplicity – a crushing masterstroke of effortlessness that for our money stands out as one of the most oddly emotive and devastating 5 minutes of music ever conceived in this ever-evolving genre.
	www.boomkat.com /item.cfm?id=20756 (239 words)

	Video qawwali - flamenco - qawwali, flamenco, faiz, ali, chicuelo - Dailymotion Share Your Videos
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		une rencontre entre deux genres musicaux, le qawwali et le flamenco, rencontre entre deux cultures, indo-pakistanaise et andalouse, surtout une rencontre où les voix de ses grands chanteurs recherchent le même but : faire naitre une émotion intense dans le coeur de leurs auditeurs!
	www.dailymotion.com /relevance/search/flamenco/video/x8wco_qawwali-flamenco (209 words)

	Free Rizwan-Muazzam Qawwali Music Online, Music Downloads, Music Videos and Lyrics - Rhapsody Online
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	Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan - Qawwali, Ghazal, Hamd... Lyrics
		Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan - Qawwali, Ghazal, Hamd...
		Shams ud Duha Badr ud Duja (Qawwali Praising Prophet Muhammad) ¬;
		Rizwan Muazzam Qawwali - Pyar Hota Hai (from...
	www.pakville.com /nusrat (2233 words)

	The Organic brew; pakistan, photography, qawwali, poetry & a general acerbic sentiment.
		The Organic brew; pakistan, photography, qawwali, poetry & a general acerbic sentiment.
		A couplet from Manaqib Ali, as sung by Nusrat Fateh Ali
		Filed: Qawwali, Poetry & tagged music, nusrat fateh ali, Poetry and qawwali — The OB Van @ 2:09 am
	www.streetphotos.net /blog (686 words)

	Qawwali Sufi
		Qawwali is the artistic expression of the Sufi, who are considered the mystic sect of Islam.
		The song (the qawwali) is the perfected devotion and is often accompanied by dancing, chanting, and instrumentation.
		Although the International Association of Sufi sm was founded in the United States in 1983,, Qawwali Sufi music was not introduced to main stream, western culture until 1985 with the involvement of Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan in Peter GabrielÕs WOMAD project (World of Music and Dance).
	www.cwu.edu /~kuhlkenr/sufi.html (713 words)

	The Tree of Contemplative Practices - Walking Meditation (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Qawwali, also spelt qawaali or quwalli, is the devotional music of the Sufis.
		Qawwali is a vibrant musical tradition that stretches back more than 700 years.
		But in the context of qawwali, these songs of intoxication and yearning use secular metaphors to poignantly express the soul's longing for union with the Divine, and its joy in loving the Divine.
	www.contemplativemind.org /practices/subnav/qawwali.htm (521 words)

	Qawwali: National Geographic World Music (Site not responding. Last check: )
		While qawwali is thought to have its roots with the legendary composer and poet Amir Khusrau (1253–1325), it seems clear that the music also has links to the Hindu tradition of bhajan devotional singing.
		Even so, qawwali is the vehicle through which the Sufi tradition of mehfil-e-sama, or "assembly for listening," is expressed, where believers create a link to religious ecstasy and to God for the performer and listener alike.
		The men—and it is always men—who perform qawwali can do so in a group of any size, though there is always a lead singer, one or two secondary vocalists who also play the harmonium instrument, at least one percussionist and a chorus of singers who also clap rhythmically.
	worldmusic.nationalgeographic.com /worldmusic/view/page.basic/genre/content.genre/qawwali_770 (285 words)

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