Playlist

A hand-picked selection of Qavvali performances, curated by our listeners.

Aayi Naseem-e-Ku-e-Muhammad

1 Rendition
Curated By Arif Ali Khan

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
Curated By Asif Hasnain

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

Bakhubi Hamcho Mah

1 Rendition
Curated By Asif Hasnain

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
Curated By Arif Ali Khan

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

Kash Ta Shama Na Hota

Ghazal 1 Rendition
Curated By Vishal Kella

Manzoor Ahmed Niazi & Party

One of my favorites that was released by Radio Pakistan!

Khud Shama Ban Gaye

Ghazal 1 Rendition
Curated By Vishal Kella

Ahmed Warsi Nasiri & Party (Rampur)

One of my absolute favorites — very intimate mehfil, and sublime girahbandi!

La Ilaha Illallah

Hamd 1 Rendition

Man Kunto Maula

Manqabat 1 Rendition
Curated By Musab Bin Noor

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
Curated By Arif Ali Khan

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
Curated By Vishal Kella

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

Teri Yaad Hai Mann Ka Chaen

2 Renditions

Qavvali 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

Pocket Edition

June 13, 2026
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4th Anniversay

April 11, 2026
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Ghazal Listening Session: Tajurbati Nashriyaat

December 27, 2025
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Beginnings, Middles, Odds & Ends

November 8, 2025
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3rd Anniversary

April 3, 2025
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Year End

December 14, 2024
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Babas, Buzurgs, Barsis

August 31, 2024
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A Gharana Par Excellence: Kerala

June 22, 2024
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Masters of The Urdu Ghazal

April 27, 2024
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The Asnaaf-e-Sukhun

March 8, 2024
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A لاسلکی Mehfil

February 3, 2024
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Year End

December 22, 2023
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The Rabi-ul-Awwal

September 23, 2023
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Pop-up Session

July 14, 2023
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