DALLAS: The 78th birth anniversary of the world-renowned ‘Emperor of Qawwali,’ Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, was celebrated in Dallas.
Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan’s nephew Ustad Rahat Fateh Ali Khan and his son Shah Zaman Ali Khan made a special appearance and captivated the audience with their unique voice.
They also cut a cake together with the participants.
The event was attended by prominent national promoter Amir Makhani and Rehan Siddiqui, alongside various political, social, business, and cultural figures from the Pakistani and Indian communities.
During the gathering, participants from both communities posed questions to Ustad Rahat Fateh Ali Khan regarding music, Qawwali, Pakistan-India relations, and the artistic legacy of Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan.
Emphasizing a message of peace, love, and brotherhood, Ustad Rahat Fateh Ali Khan said that war is not a solution to any problem. He said that we all desire peace, love, and harmony and that is the message we wish to convey.
In response to questions, Ustad Rahat Fateh Ali Khan said that he is dedicated to a mission of spreading a message of peace, harmony, tolerance, and brotherhood across the globe through his music and Qawwali.
He said that music knows no borders; wherever he goes, his voice and his art will always carry a message of peace and love.
Ustad Rahat Fateh Ali Khan’s son Shah Zaman Fateh Ali Khan and a representative of the new generation of this musical lineage also remained a focal point at the event. Participants not only sensed a reflection of Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan in his voice and singing style but also thoroughly enjoyed his performance.
Later, Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, joined by others, cut a cake to mark Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan’s birthday and performed the maestro’s famous song, “Sanu Ek Pal Chain Na Aaway.”
Prominent figures from various walks of life, including members of the Pakistani and Indian communities, with a notable presence from the Sikh community paid tribute to Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan for his extraordinary contributions to the world of music.
