The History of Qawali, the impact of Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan and Sufi Poetry - Hamza Akram Qawal #TPE

Hamza Akram Qawwal is a prominent Pakistani Sufi singer and composer leading the Hamza Akram Qawwal & Brothers ensemble, representing the 26th generation of the historic Qawwal Bachon ka Gharana of Delhi, known for reviving traditional qawwali with modern relevance, performing globally, and blending classical Persian/Urdu/Punjabi poetry with contemporary sounds. He trained under Ustad Naseeruddin Saami and Farid Ayaz Qawwal, bringing this ancient spiritual art to younger audiences. Chapters:0:00 Introduction1:00 History of Qawali8:57 Qawal Gharana14:27 Amir Khusrau19:07 Is Qawali haram?23:15 Jagjit Singh, Pakistan and India27:50 Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan and new age Qawali culture41:55 Original melodies and Qawalis48:00 Hamza Akram's journey56:35 Idea of Ishq in Sufism and Peer-Mureed ka rishta1:05:32 How Hamza Akram became a Qawal and understanding Sufi Poetry 1:27:00 Understanding Music, Raag and Frequencies, and performing concerts1:36:00 Coke Studio, Pakistan Idol and Commercialization of Music1:39:15 Audience QuestionsThe Pakistan Experience is an independently produced podcast looking to tell stories about Pakistan through conversations. Please consider supporting us on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/thepakistanexperienceTo support the channel:Jazzcash/Easypaisa - 0325 -2982912Patreon.com/thepakistanexperienceAnd Please stay in touch:https://twitter.com/ThePakistanExp1https://www.facebook.com/thepakistanexperiencehttps://instagram.com/thepakistanexpeperienceThe podcast is hosted by comedian and writer, Shehzad Ghias Shaikh. Shehzad is a Fulbright scholar with a Masters in Theatre from Brooklyn College. He is also one of the foremost Stand-up comedians in Pakistan and frequently writes for numerous publications. Instagram.com/shehzadghiasshaikhFacebook.com/Shehzadghias/Twitter.com/shehzad89Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC44l9XMwecN5nSgIF2Dvivg/join