Playlist
A hand-picked selection of Qavvali performances, curated by our listeners.
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!
Khwaja Ki Joganiya
1 Rendition
This was the first time I ever listened to Mubarak Ali Makha Lahori and was totally in love with his sweet voice, and this kalaam!
Khwaja Ki Joganiya
1 RenditionThis was the first time I ever listened to Mubarak Ali Makha Lahori and was totally in love with his sweet voice, and this kalaam!
Abdul Rahim Fareedi & Party
This was the first time I ever listened to Mubarak Ali Makha Lahori and was totally in love with his sweet voice, and this kalaam!
Man Khake Kafe Paye
1 Rendition
One of my farsi favorites that I invariably ask Subhan to perform in the mehfils!
Man Khake Kafe Paye
1 RenditionOne of my farsi favorites that I invariably ask Subhan to perform in the mehfils!
Subhan Ahmed Nizami
One of my farsi favorites that I invariably ask Subhan to perform in the mehfils!
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!
Raen Dina Naahi Kate
1 Rendition
This was part of Dream Journey 2025 recordings, and one of my favorites by Saami brothers in Maand style — beautiful girahbandi including m…
Raen Dina Naahi Kate
1 RenditionThis was part of Dream Journey 2025 recordings, and one of my favorites by Saami brothers in Maand style — beautiful girahbandi including m…
Saami Brothers
This was part of Dream Journey 2025 recordings, and one of my favorites by Saami brothers in Maand style — beautiful girahbandi including my favorite Intezar by Makhdoom Mohiuddin, and the way they would come back to main refrain!
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