As the undisputed king of qawwali, Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan's extraordinary vocal power and charismatic stage presence brought the centuries-old devotional music to an international audience. This collection brings together some of Nusrat's most popular recordings prior to his international breakthrough: the authentic hits which made him a star on the Pakistani music scene. The songs are pure qawwali, made with the band of musicians and singers who have backed him for years. The accompaniment is sparse, consisting mainly of harmonium, percussion (tablas and clapping), and a vocal chorus that often echoes the singer in a kind of call and response. However, all this is only the backdrop for Nusrat's soaring vocals, which typically build in cyclical patterns to intensely emotional climaxes. Highlights include "Sanson Ki Mala" and "Pyar Akhyan De Boohe."

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