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 Introduction 1:00 History of Qawali 8:57 Qawal Gharana 14:27 Amir Khusrau 19:07 Is Qawali haram? 23:15 Jagjit Singh, Pakistan and India 27:50 Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan and new age Qawali culture 41:55 Original melodies and Qawalis 48:00 Hamza Akram's journey 56:35 Idea of Ishq in Sufism and Peer-Mureed ka rishta 1:05:32 How Hamza Akram became a Qawal and understanding Sufi Poetry 1:27:00 Understanding Music, Raag and Frequencies, and performing concerts 1:36:00 Coke Studio, Pakistan Idol and Commercialization of Music 1:39:15 Audience Questions The Pakistan Experience is an independently produced podcast looking to tell stories about Pakistan through conversations. Please consider supporting us on Patreon:   / thepakistanexperience   To support the channel: Jazzcash/Easypaisa - 0325 -2982912 Patreon.com/thepakistanexperience And Please stay in touch:   / thepakistanexp1     / thepakistanexperience     / thepakistanexpeperience   The 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/shehzadghiasshaikh Facebook.com/Shehzadghias/ Twitter.com/shehzad89 Join this channel to get access to perks:    / @thepakistanexperience