Playlist
A hand-picked selection of Qavvali performances, curated by our listeners.
Aayi Naseem-e-Ku-e-Muhammad
1 Rendition
My personal favorite that begins with a tarana and contains many magical moments.
Aayi Naseem-e-Ku-e-Muhammad
1 RenditionMy personal favorite that begins with a tarana and contains many magical moments.
Fareed Ayaz & Abu Muhammad
My personal favorite that begins with a tarana and contains many magical moments.
Ae Daiya Kahan Gae Veh Log
1 Rendition
Of all the numerous renditions, I love this rendition best. It has a classical simplicity and sobriety to it, accentuating the mood.
Ae Daiya Kahan Gae Veh Log
1 RenditionOf all the numerous renditions, I love this rendition best. It has a classical simplicity and sobriety to it, accentuating the mood.
Munshi Raziuddin Ahmed Khan
Of all the numerous renditions, I love this rendition best. It has a classical simplicity and sobriety to it, accentuating the mood.
Agar Binam Shab-e-Nagah
2 Renditions
Agar Binam Shab-e-Nagah
2 Renditions
Bakhubi Hamcho Mah
1 Rendition
This ghazal and raaga are among my favourites in Qawwali, for the sheer majesty of it all.
Bakhubi Hamcho Mah
1 RenditionThis ghazal and raaga are among my favourites in Qawwali, for the sheer majesty of it all.
Munshi Raziuddin Ahmed Khan
This ghazal and raaga are among my favourites in Qawwali, for the sheer majesty of it all.
Balaghal Ula Be Kamalehi
Naat
2 Renditions
Sabri brothers ne bohat khoobsurat parha hai yeh naatiya kalam
Balaghal Ula Be Kamalehi
Naat 2 RenditionsSabri brothers ne bohat khoobsurat parha hai yeh naatiya kalam
Ghulam Farid & Maqbool Ahmed Sabri
Sabri brothers ne bohat khoobsurat parha hai yeh naatiya kalam
Fareed Ayaz & Abu Muhammad
Farid sang a unique version of this at my home (2014) which started with a tarana.
Ishq Mein Tere Koh-e-Gham
Ghazal
3 Renditions
Ishq Mein Tere Koh-e-Gham
Ghazal 3 Renditions
Kash Ta Shama Na Hota
Ghazal
1 Rendition
One of my favorites that was released by Radio Pakistan!
Kash Ta Shama Na Hota
Ghazal 1 RenditionOne of my favorites that was released by Radio Pakistan!
Manzoor Ahmed Niazi & Party
One of my favorites that was released by Radio Pakistan!
Khud Shama Ban Gaye
Ghazal
1 Rendition
One of my absolute favorites — very intimate mehfil, and sublime girahbandi!
Khud Shama Ban Gaye
Ghazal 1 RenditionOne of my absolute favorites — very intimate mehfil, and sublime girahbandi!
Ahmed Warsi Nasiri & Party (Rampur)
One of my absolute favorites — very intimate mehfil, and sublime girahbandi!
La Ilaha Illallah
Hamd
1 Rendition
La Ilaha Illallah
Hamd 1 Rendition
Man Kunto Maula
Manqabat
1 Rendition
Mere nazdeek Qaul ki sab se umda recordings main se ek hai. Iss recording main Baba Santoo Khan Qawwal ki awaz bhi bohat numayaan hai, jo a…
Man Kunto Maula
Manqabat 1 RenditionMere nazdeek Qaul ki sab se umda recordings main se ek hai. Iss recording main Baba Santoo Khan Qawwal ki awaz bhi bohat numayaan hai, jo a…
Santoo Khan
Mere nazdeek Qaul ki sab se umda recordings main se ek hai. Iss recording main Baba Santoo Khan Qawwal ki awaz bhi bohat numayaan hai, jo apne bete Manzoor Hussain aur unn ki party ka bakhoobi saath de rahe hain.
Mein Maili Tan Maila Mera
Naat
1 Rendition
The performance had that unique touch of Farid Ayaz, with his intricate giraahs interspersed and a lovely, reflective start. It was undoubt…
Mein Maili Tan Maila Mera
Naat 1 RenditionThe performance had that unique touch of Farid Ayaz, with his intricate giraahs interspersed and a lovely, reflective start. It was undoubt…
Fareed Ayaz & Abu Muhammad
The performance had that unique touch of Farid Ayaz, with his intricate giraahs interspersed and a lovely, reflective start. It was undoubtedly one of the most beautiful renditions of the famous dargahi kalam.
More Sar Se Tali Bala
1 Rendition
Of all the renditions I have heard of Bhala Hua Mori Gagri, nothing surpasses this one by Bari Party — girahbandi par excellence by Munshi …
More Sar Se Tali Bala
1 RenditionOf all the renditions I have heard of Bhala Hua Mori Gagri, nothing surpasses this one by Bari Party — girahbandi par excellence by Munshi …
Baṛi Party
Of all the renditions I have heard of Bhala Hua Mori Gagri, nothing surpasses this one by Bari Party — girahbandi par excellence by Munshi sb, and very engaging audience, lending shayrs now and then!
Posheeda Posheeda
1 Rendition
Posheeda Posheeda
1 Rendition
Teri Yaad Hai Mann Ka Chaen
2 Renditions
Teri Yaad Hai Mann Ka Chaen
2 RenditionsQavvali Listening Sessions
My dear friend Musab Bin Noor and I host these semi-regular listening sessions on Zoom, where we try to emulate a mehfil virtually. Musab curates a wonderful playlist and commentary that will be a treat for anyone wanting to explore the depths of the genre. If you would like to join the mailing list, drop your email via the Contact page