The qawwali, a musical genre closely associated with Islamic Sufi tradition, has evolved over the generations to include not just devotion, but romance, comedy and even social commentary in its fold.

A renowned Pakistani Qawwali singer said she was delighted to have performed in Blackburn as part of her UK tour. Saba Riaz appeared at Bangor Street Community Centre at the weekend and joined a full ...

The contemporary track from Dhurandhar traces its roots to the iconic qawwali “Yeh Ishq Ishq Hai” from the 1960 classic Barsaat Ki Raat. Dhurandhar's song Ishq Jalakar is inspired by qawwali Yeh Ishq ...

Born in lockdown and watched by millions, the Orchestral Qawwali Project is transforming a 700-year-old sacred tradition for a global stage. Led by singer Abi Sampa and composer Rushil Ranjan, the ...

When Dhurandhar hit theatres this month, it quickly became clear that the film was more than just a box office winner. Alongside its high-octane narrative and larger-than-life characters, its ...

The Tribune, now published from Chandigarh, started publication on February 2, 1881, in Lahore (now in Pakistan). It was started by Sardar Dyal Singh Majithia, a public-spirited philanthropist, and is ...

Sonu Nigam’s Dhurandhar qawwali ‘Yeh Ishq Ishq Hai’ is earning praise as fans recall the iconic 1960 Barsaat Ki Raat original. Image Source : YT Screengrab/ JioStudios New Delhi: Aditya Dhar's ...

Dhurandar’s upcoming single ‘Ishq Jalakar (Karavaan)’ has a musical history that stretches across generations, giving the song far deeper roots than a modern release usually carries. While fans were ...

City-based NGO Wishes and Blessings hosted the fourth edition of its annual fundraising event, Jashn-e-Qawwali 2025, over the weekend. Held on September 12, the evening drew more than 650 attendees, ...

Qawwali has long been an art form that transcends borders and generations, drawing audiences into a trance-like state of rhythm and devotion. Think of yesteryear legends like Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, ...

Singer Sagar Bhatia aka Sagar Wali Qawwali has been touring India. He performed in Mumbai last week and will take the stage in Indore tomorrow (June 28). Often credited for approaching qawwali with a ...