Qawwal Warsi Brothers from Hyderabad, India

Qawwal Warsi Brothers from Hyderabad, India : In partnership with Howard Assembly Room Recipient of the Patron’s Award - Aga Khan Music Awards 2025 A rare and immersive musical experience brings together the Warsi Brothers, among India’s most revered custodians of traditional Qawwali, for an evening of profound devotion and classical mastery. Rooted in the centuries-old Sufi tradition, their performance draws on the sacred repertoire of Hazrat Amir Khusrau, blending poetry, rhythm, and soaring vocals into a powerful collective experience. Led by brothers Naseer Ahmed Khan Warsi and Nazeer Ahmed Khan Warsi, the ensemble presents Qawwali in its most authentic form—where harmonium-led melodies, rhythmic clapping, and layered improvisations guide listeners towards a state of spiritual elevation. Their celebrated interpretations include Main Nizam Se Naina Lagai Aayi Re, the ecstatic invocation Allah Hoo, and the timeless Chhaap Tilak Sab Chheeni and Zehaal-e-Miskeen. Equally renowned is their stirring rendition of Har Dam Mere Khwaja Ki Ek Shaan, capturing the devotional intensity and collective energy at the heart of the Qawwali tradition. Trained in the distinguished Qawaal Bachhey lineage and shaped by the classical rigour of the Delhi Gharana, the Warsi Brothers embody a living musical tradition that has travelled from shrine courtyards to international concert stages while remaining deeply rooted in devotion. Their artistry preserves and continues a heritage spanning more than seven centuries. Photo Credit: Sebastian Schutyser / AKMP South Asian Arts-uk (SAA-uk) is a registered charity that was set up in 1997 by Ustad Dharambir Singh MBE to preserve the art of South Asian classical music and dance. The organisation was designed to pass down its love of the South Asian arts to the next generations through performances, community events and a complex education programme. 🙏Support us → https://www.saa-uk.org/keeping-arts-a... 🌎 Follow SAA-uk → https://saa-uk.org/ →   / southasianar.  . →   / southasiana.  . →   / southasianartuk   Show your support to freelance artists and our charitable cause through this difficult time. Please consider becoming a regular donor or making a one-off donation today though our website.