https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b007wflg
An interesting audio-documentary on the influence of Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan and his effect on Qawwali as a genre. Legendary Pakistani musician Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan had a significant influence on the Qawwali music genre. He was widely considered as having one of the best voices in Qawwali history, and his avant-garde approach and thrilling performances contributed to the genre’s global acclaim. Strong voices, soaring melodies, and complex rhythms were the hallmarks of Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan’s music, which together produced an amalgamation of profoundly spiritual and uplifting musical experiences. It is impossible to stress how important he was to the development of Qawwali as a vibrant and ever-evolving art form that still motivates performers and spectators. For years, his reputation as a maestro of Qawwali music would endure.