Ustad Shafqat Ali Khan | A rare "Kafi" |Also sung by Ust Asheq Ali Khan sahib and Ust Sarahang Sahib

TMR was honoured to host Ustad Shafqat Ali Khan sahib for perhaps the 8th time over the years, on 22 June 2024. He was accompanied by one of his sons, Nadir Ali Khan on harmonium. Tabla accompaniment was by Ustad Sahbaz Hussain and Sarangi by Sardar Satwindar Pal Singh. This particular rare "Kafi" (Mystic sufi) lyrical composition has a special significance as is documented to have been performed by the legends Ustad Asheq Ali Khan sahib and his disciple Ustad Sarahang sahib of Afghanistan, both from Patiala Gharana. Ustad Shafqat Ali Khan, son of the legend Ustad Salamt Ali Khan sahib belong to Sham Chaurasi Gharana. #ustadshafqatalikhan #hindustaniclassicalmusic #hindustaniclassical