MANN KI LAGAN is an excellent composition by Shahi for the movie PAAP, and introduces Rahat Fateh Ali Khan (The late Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan's nephew). Rahat Fateh Ali Khan is simply a revelation, who does wonders for this semi-classical style song. T
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MANN KI LAGAN is an excellent composition by Shahi for the movie PAAP, and introduces Rahat Fateh Ali Khan (The late Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan's nephew). Rahat Fateh Ali Khan is simply a revelation, who does wonders for this semi-classical style song. The tabla and accordion in the background make a spellbinding effect for the song, and truly deserves a listen for its soft and beautifully composed rhythm.
Born in Faisalabad, Pakistan, Rahat Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan was selected at birth by his uncle for tutoring in the art of qawwali music. A precocious child, Rahat was singing at the age of three with his uncle and his father Farroukh Fateh Ali Khan, another respected qawwali singer. Rahat began formalized training with his uncle at the age of six. By age 15, Rahat officially joined his uncle's celebrated group
Qawwali, the mystical music of Indian and Pakistani Sufism, is rooted in song forms that are over 700 years old. Qawwali songs are devotional songs that extol Islamic virtues and shower praise upon Allah. Qawwali is intended to affect heightened spirituality through ritualized listening known as Sama. Though Rahat is excited to play with Western pop musicians and lay down tracks in state-of-the-art studios, he is ultimately most concerned with the art of qawwali and its mystically imbued message. As he states, "qawwali music is not only music, it is a message.
Here I’ve made an humble attempt on this great song……..
