Qawwali

Summary

Qawwali is a South Asian Sufi devotional performance tradition in which poetry, lead singing, collective response and rhythmic development can create an intense shared experience. Pakistan and northern India are major cultural landscapes, with several languages and local lineages. The practice is not simply any popular song containing a Sufi reference, nor is it defined only by the spectacular voice of one famous soloist. A qawwal party works as an ensemble, and the interaction with listeners, the setting and the meanings of the poetry shape how a performance unfolds.

Contemporary and trending

Qawwali continues at shrines, in community gatherings, recordings, concerts and global touring. A devotional assembly and a ticketed stage performance can use related material while asking different things of musicians and listeners. Contemporary popular production also borrows qawwali gestures, sometimes creating a new song form rather than reproducing the longer ensemble practice. International audiences need not share the performers' faith to listen attentively, but translation and context reveal dimensions missed by treating the music only as a route to ecstatic excitement. Living practice includes professional work, hereditary knowledge and new relationships with media.

History

Sufi devotional communities, shrine patronage, poetic traditions and professional lineages contributed to qawwali's development. Amir Khusro is a central figure in traditional origin accounts, but those accounts should not replace a layered history of later musicians and changing forms. Persian, Urdu, Punjabi and other poetry have circulated through the performance world. Partition and migration altered networks without making the shared musical environment disappear at state boundaries. Recording and internationally influential performers later expanded public familiarity, while older shrine settings continued. The tradition's history therefore links devotion, language, local relationships and commercial circulation rather than opposing pure religion to all professional performance.

Musical characteristics

Lead voices develop a poetic line while supporting singers repeat, answer and reinforce it. Harmonium, handclaps and percussion commonly help organize an accumulating rhythmic frame, though ensembles and historical recordings vary. Repetition can deepen a word's significance, invite recognition or allow a singer to redirect the performance through another poetic reference. Increasing energy is one possibility, not an obligation for every moment. Listen to the ensemble's timing and the movement between text and response, rather than following only the highest note. The party's collective coordination makes a soloist's apparent spontaneity possible.

Geography and communities

Punjab on both sides of the India–Pakistan border, northern Indian shrine networks and other Pakistani communities form broad connected landscapes. Lahore, Faisalabad, Delhi and other named cities sample those worlds; their surrounding towns and countryside are not empty space. Sindhi and other regional Sufi environments contribute additional locally grounded participation, while Karachi's migrant and media networks deserve a distinct broad field. Diaspora communities in Britain and elsewhere sustain separated adopted scenes. The map should express this social geography without equating every South Asian Muslim tradition with qawwali or assuming one heritage site accounts for an entire audience.

Artists

Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, the Sabri Brothers and Aziz Mian provide contrasting recorded entry points, while Indian qawwal parties such as those associated with the Delhi shrine world offer further perspectives. The supporting singers, harmonium players and percussionists are essential practitioners, not anonymous backing behind a celebrity. Poetry and the knowledge of how to place it are also central skills. Comparing a longer ensemble performance with a short commercial adaptation reveals differences in pacing, participation and verbal development. A famous chorus can be a doorway into the tradition without becoming its complete definition.

Representative performances

These recordings offer listening examples of the genre. Notes identify the performance setting and any adaptation or mixed repertoire.

MuGlobe listening profile

Repertoire	Field use	Notes
traditional	regional	Comprehensive catalogue; recent discovery is prioritized and worthwhile older music remains playable. Preserve specific recording contexts and dates.

MuGlobe representative performances

Artist	Performance / song / title	Embedded player URL	Notes	Repertoire kind	Repertoire date	Recording date	Format	Opening	Places	Fit	Evidence	Review note	MuGlobe favorite	Current hit	Authentic
Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan and Party	Allah Hoo Allah Hoo — WOMAD Yokohama 1992	https://www.youtube.com/embed/fDy-sUF7gLc	Real World’s full performance preserves the ensemble response, repetition and gradual intensification central to a qawwali presentation. Embedded playback is currently unavailable (YouTube code 150); the recording reference is retained.	unknown	unknown	unknown	unknown	unknown	unknown	pending	Existing recording	Playback blocked: YouTube embedding error 150 observed 22 October 2026. Legacy accepted recording retained during curation-field migration; no new age or geographic claims.	false	false	false
Aziz Mian and party	Teri Soorat Nigahon Mein	https://www.youtube.com/embed/Fu3KqS7-Jw0	Oriental Star Agencies’ complete video offers a contrasting qawwal’s declamatory vocal style and extended ensemble development. Embedded playback is currently unavailable (YouTube code 150); the recording reference is retained.	unknown	unknown	unknown	unknown	unknown	unknown	pending	Existing recording	Playback blocked: YouTube embedding error 150 observed 22 October 2026. Legacy accepted recording retained during curation-field migration; no new age or geographic claims.	false	false	false
Zafar Ali Niazi Qawwal wa Hamnawa	New Qawali 2026 | Zafar Ali Niazi Qawwal | Mastana Shahbaz Qalandar Ka	https://www.youtube.com/embed/MBoSEIW_Dvc	Reviewed Qawwali musical recording. Source: Qadri Production 786. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Actual named qawwali-party performance or specifically identified ensemble adaptation. A continuous mehfil or medley counts once; titles about saints and source singers are not current performer credits. Primary original recordist identifies actual qawwal party for Mastana Shahbaz Qalandar Ka. Saint celebrated in text is not current singer. Video publication: 2026-10-20; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	traditional	unknown	unknown	live	unknown	country:Pakistan	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Qawwali musical recording. Source: Qadri Production 786. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Actual named qawwali-party performance or specifically identified ensemble adaptation. A continuous mehfil or medley counts once; titles about saints and source singers are not current performer credits. Primary original recordist identifies actual qawwal party for Mastana Shahbaz Qalandar Ka. Saint celebrated in text is not current singer.	false	false	false
Fareed Ayaz; Abu Muhammad; accompanying qawwali party	Fareed Ayaz & Abu Mohammad Qawaal - Set 15. Ragas Live Festival 2026	https://www.youtube.com/embed/APwcY8MopiI	Reviewed Qawwali musical recording. Source: NYC Radio Live. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Actual named qawwali-party performance or specifically identified ensemble adaptation. A continuous mehfil or medley counts once; titles about saints and source singers are not current performer credits. Primary NYC Radio Live complete Ragas Live Festival set 15, Pioneer Works, October 17–18, 2026. Programme source does not identify which day precisely. Documented performance/session: 2026-10-17/2026-10-18. Video publication: 2026-10-20; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	traditional	unknown	2026-10-17/2026-10-18	live	unknown	country:Pakistan; country:United States	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Qawwali musical recording. Source: NYC Radio Live. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Actual named qawwali-party performance or specifically identified ensemble adaptation. A continuous mehfil or medley counts once; titles about saints and source singers are not current performer credits. Primary NYC Radio Live complete Ragas Live Festival set 15, Pioneer Works, October 17–18, 2026. Programme source does not identify which day precisely. Documented performance/session: 2026-10-17/2026-10-18.	false	false	false
Fareed Ayaz; Abu Muhammad; accompanying qawwali party	Aastan Hai Ye Kis Shah E Zeeshan Ka | Fareed Ayaz & Abu Muhammad | Qawali 2026	https://www.youtube.com/embed/LauCKIOu2uc	Reviewed Qawwali musical recording. Source: JANNAT TV. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Actual named qawwali-party performance or specifically identified ensemble adaptation. A continuous mehfil or medley counts once; titles about saints and source singers are not current performer credits. Distinct named Maula Ya Salli, Aastan and Mola Ali musical works; generic 2026 upload titles are not precise session dates. Video publication: 2026-10-17; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	traditional	unknown	unknown	live	unknown	country:Pakistan	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Qawwali musical recording. Source: JANNAT TV. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Actual named qawwali-party performance or specifically identified ensemble adaptation. A continuous mehfil or medley counts once; titles about saints and source singers are not current performer credits. Distinct named Maula Ya Salli, Aastan and Mola Ali musical works; generic 2026 upload titles are not precise session dates.	false	false	false
Sadakat Sabri and party	पूरे गुजरात में धूम मचा दी Sadakat Sabri ने || O Palanhare Usman Ke Pyare || 815 Urs Special 2026	https://www.youtube.com/embed/NW-i2i3pXJM	Reviewed Qawwali musical recording. Source: Khwaja Makbulsafi r.a official. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Actual named qawwali-party performance or specifically identified ensemble adaptation. A continuous mehfil or medley counts once; titles about saints and source singers are not current performer credits. Actual O Palanhare Usman Ke Pyare at Khwaja Makbulsafi urs, Sinor Gujarat. Generic trending tags do not establish a different event date. Video publication: 2026-10-16; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	traditional	unknown	unknown	live	unknown	country:India	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Qawwali musical recording. Source: Khwaja Makbulsafi r.a official. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Actual named qawwali-party performance or specifically identified ensemble adaptation. A continuous mehfil or medley counts once; titles about saints and source singers are not current performer credits. Actual O Palanhare Usman Ke Pyare at Khwaja Makbulsafi urs, Sinor Gujarat. Generic trending tags do not establish a different event date.	false	false	false
Shahbaz Fayyaz Qawwal and party	Qasim Da Sehra | Shahbaz Fayyaz Qawwal | New Qasida 2026 |	https://www.youtube.com/embed/JUlKyJe878M	Reviewed Qawwali musical recording. Source: JPS Studio Official . Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Actual named qawwali-party performance or specifically identified ensemble adaptation. A continuous mehfil or medley counts once; titles about saints and source singers are not current performer credits. Distinct named works or separately identified mehfil programmes. Boilerplate descriptions repeat other titles and 2023 tags; actual titles/current performers retained without treating every boilerplate item as another recording. Video publication: 2026-10-14; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	traditional	unknown	unknown	live	unknown	country:Pakistan	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Qawwali musical recording. Source: JPS Studio Official . Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Actual named qawwali-party performance or specifically identified ensemble adaptation. A continuous mehfil or medley counts once; titles about saints and source singers are not current performer credits. Distinct named works or separately identified mehfil programmes. Boilerplate descriptions repeat other titles and 2023 tags; actual titles/current performers retained without treating every boilerplate item as another recording.	false	false	false
Fareed Ayaz; Abu Muhammad; accompanying qawwali party	Fareed Ayaz Abu Muhammad Qawwal - Tanam Farsoda - Fahaam Production	https://www.youtube.com/embed/E2CWAjr0POA	Reviewed Qawwali musical recording. Source: Fahaam Production. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Actual named qawwali-party performance or specifically identified ensemble adaptation. A continuous mehfil or medley counts once; titles about saints and source singers are not current performer credits. Actual complete Tanam Farsoda recordist source; shorter repost of same work held pending master comparison. Video publication: 2026-10-12; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	traditional	unknown	unknown	live	unknown	country:Pakistan	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Qawwali musical recording. Source: Fahaam Production. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Actual named qawwali-party performance or specifically identified ensemble adaptation. A continuous mehfil or medley counts once; titles about saints and source singers are not current performer credits. Actual complete Tanam Farsoda recordist source; shorter repost of same work held pending master comparison.	false	false	false
Fareed Ayaz; Abu Muhammad; accompanying qawwali party	"Maula Ya Salli Wa Sallim" Qawali | Fareed Ayaz & Abu Muhammad | New Qawali 2026	https://www.youtube.com/embed/jJmUpkveY6U	Reviewed Qawwali musical recording. Source: JANNAT TV. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Actual named qawwali-party performance or specifically identified ensemble adaptation. A continuous mehfil or medley counts once; titles about saints and source singers are not current performer credits. Distinct named Maula Ya Salli, Aastan and Mola Ali musical works; generic 2026 upload titles are not precise session dates. Video publication: 2026-10-12; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	traditional	unknown	unknown	live	unknown	country:Pakistan	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Qawwali musical recording. Source: JANNAT TV. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Actual named qawwali-party performance or specifically identified ensemble adaptation. A continuous mehfil or medley counts once; titles about saints and source singers are not current performer credits. Distinct named Maula Ya Salli, Aastan and Mola Ali musical works; generic 2026 upload titles are not precise session dates.	false	false	false
Fareed Ayaz; Abu Muhammad; accompanying qawwali party	Fareed Ayaz & Abu Muhammad Mohammad Complete Latest Hazri At Hyderabad Sindh	https://www.youtube.com/embed/p-xpwoU0mAI	Reviewed Qawwali musical recording. Source: Zohaib Ashrafi ( Naat Collection ). Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Actual named qawwali-party performance or specifically identified ensemble adaptation. A continuous mehfil or medley counts once; titles about saints and source singers are not current performer credits. One complete Hyderabad Sindh hazri programme. Publisher Zohaib Ashrafi is not silently added as singer. Video publication: 2026-10-10; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	traditional	unknown	unknown	live	unknown	country:Pakistan	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Qawwali musical recording. Source: Zohaib Ashrafi ( Naat Collection ). Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Actual named qawwali-party performance or specifically identified ensemble adaptation. A continuous mehfil or medley counts once; titles about saints and source singers are not current performer credits. One complete Hyderabad Sindh hazri programme. Publisher Zohaib Ashrafi is not silently added as singer.	false	false	false
Shahbaz Fayyaz Qawwal and party	Ay Athra Ishq Live Qawwali 2026 By Shahbaz Fayyaz Qawwal at Lahore Private Event - Youzarsif Network	https://www.youtube.com/embed/TTBFThe5nr4	Reviewed Qawwali musical recording. Source: Youzarsif Network . Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Actual named qawwali-party performance or specifically identified ensemble adaptation. A continuous mehfil or medley counts once; titles about saints and source singers are not current performer credits. Distinct named works or separately identified mehfil programmes. Boilerplate descriptions repeat other titles and 2023 tags; actual titles/current performers retained without treating every boilerplate item as another recording. Video publication: 2026-09-01; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	traditional	unknown	unknown	live	unknown	country:Pakistan	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Qawwali musical recording. Source: Youzarsif Network . Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Actual named qawwali-party performance or specifically identified ensemble adaptation. A continuous mehfil or medley counts once; titles about saints and source singers are not current performer credits. Distinct named works or separately identified mehfil programmes. Boilerplate descriptions repeat other titles and 2023 tags; actual titles/current performers retained without treating every boilerplate item as another recording.	false	false	false
Muiz Ayaz and accompanying party	Unke Andaz-e-Karam | Muiz Ayaz | Soulful Sufi Kalam	https://www.youtube.com/embed/OBsQeWjKUnw	Reviewed Qawwali musical recording. Source: Ghayoor-Moiz Qawwal&Brothers. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Actual named qawwali-party performance or specifically identified ensemble adaptation. A continuous mehfil or medley counts once; titles about saints and source singers are not current performer credits. Primary Ghayoor-Moiz channel identifies Muiz as actual current singer on Unke Andaz-e-Karam; Fareed Ayaz search tags do not change the voice. Video publication: 2026-08-18; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	traditional	unknown	unknown	live	unknown	country:Pakistan	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Qawwali musical recording. Source: Ghayoor-Moiz Qawwal&Brothers. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Actual named qawwali-party performance or specifically identified ensemble adaptation. A continuous mehfil or medley counts once; titles about saints and source singers are not current performer credits. Primary Ghayoor-Moiz channel identifies Muiz as actual current singer on Unke Andaz-e-Karam; Fareed Ayaz search tags do not change the voice.	false	false	false
Sagar Bhatia (Sagar Wali Qawwali) and ensemble	Unke Andaaz e Karam | Sagar Wali Qawwali Live Studio Session - 1 | Tribute To Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan	https://www.youtube.com/embed/aoSnsWZXlPc	Reviewed Qawwali musical recording. Source: Humara Music. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Actual named qawwali-party performance or specifically identified ensemble adaptation. A continuous mehfil or medley counts once; titles about saints and source singers are not current performer credits. Distinct actual Unke Andaaz, Tu Mane, Sanson Ki Mala, Akhiyan and Sanu Ek Pal ensemble adaptations. Primary caption separates current singer/backing ensemble from Nusrat tribute attribution. No alternate Sanson master counted again. Video publication: 2026-08-13; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	traditional	unknown	unknown	live	unknown	country:India	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Qawwali musical recording. Source: Humara Music. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Actual named qawwali-party performance or specifically identified ensemble adaptation. A continuous mehfil or medley counts once; titles about saints and source singers are not current performer credits. Distinct actual Unke Andaaz, Tu Mane, Sanson Ki Mala, Akhiyan and Sanu Ek Pal ensemble adaptations. Primary caption separates current singer/backing ensemble from Nusrat tribute attribution. No alternate Sanson master counted again.	false	false	false
Shahbaz Fayyaz Qawwal and party	Shahbaz Fayyaz Qawwal | Mehfil e Sama Qawwali Gujrat | 2 Qawwal	https://www.youtube.com/embed/1J5D3itSixU	Reviewed Qawwali musical recording. Source: Haq Production 4K. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Actual named qawwali-party performance or specifically identified ensemble adaptation. A continuous mehfil or medley counts once; titles about saints and source singers are not current performer credits. Distinct named works or separately identified mehfil programmes. Boilerplate descriptions repeat other titles and 2023 tags; actual titles/current performers retained without treating every boilerplate item as another recording. Video publication: 2026-08-11; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	traditional	unknown	unknown	live	unknown	country:Pakistan	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Qawwali musical recording. Source: Haq Production 4K. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Actual named qawwali-party performance or specifically identified ensemble adaptation. A continuous mehfil or medley counts once; titles about saints and source singers are not current performer credits. Distinct named works or separately identified mehfil programmes. Boilerplate descriptions repeat other titles and 2023 tags; actual titles/current performers retained without treating every boilerplate item as another recording.	false	false	false
Shahbaz Fayyaz Qawwal and party	Mehfil-e-Sama Qawwali 2026 | Shahbaz & Fayyaz Qawwal | Heart Touching Sufi Kalam	https://www.youtube.com/embed/8ryudmq-eKU	Reviewed Qawwali musical recording. Source: Ali Studio . Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Actual named qawwali-party performance or specifically identified ensemble adaptation. A continuous mehfil or medley counts once; titles about saints and source singers are not current performer credits. Distinct named works or separately identified mehfil programmes. Boilerplate descriptions repeat other titles and 2023 tags; actual titles/current performers retained without treating every boilerplate item as another recording. Video publication: 2026-08-06; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	traditional	unknown	unknown	live	unknown	country:Pakistan	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Qawwali musical recording. Source: Ali Studio . Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Actual named qawwali-party performance or specifically identified ensemble adaptation. A continuous mehfil or medley counts once; titles about saints and source singers are not current performer credits. Distinct named works or separately identified mehfil programmes. Boilerplate descriptions repeat other titles and 2023 tags; actual titles/current performers retained without treating every boilerplate item as another recording.	false	false	false
Shahbaz Fayyaz Qawwal and party	Live Salana Urs Darbar-e-Aliya Manga Dogran 2026 | Mehfil-e-Sama | Shahbaz Fayyaz Qawwal | Full HD	https://www.youtube.com/embed/lrrr4Oe7AlQ	Reviewed Qawwali musical recording. Source: Chand Movie FarooqAbad. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Actual named qawwali-party performance or specifically identified ensemble adaptation. A continuous mehfil or medley counts once; titles about saints and source singers are not current performer credits. Distinct named works or separately identified mehfil programmes. Boilerplate descriptions repeat other titles and 2023 tags; actual titles/current performers retained without treating every boilerplate item as another recording. Video publication: 2026-07-16; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	traditional	unknown	unknown	live	unknown	country:Pakistan	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Qawwali musical recording. Source: Chand Movie FarooqAbad. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Actual named qawwali-party performance or specifically identified ensemble adaptation. A continuous mehfil or medley counts once; titles about saints and source singers are not current performer credits. Distinct named works or separately identified mehfil programmes. Boilerplate descriptions repeat other titles and 2023 tags; actual titles/current performers retained without treating every boilerplate item as another recording.	false	false	false
Mujtaba Aziz Naza and party	Tajwale Ki Galio Me Chalte Hai | Mujtaba Naza | Tajuddin Baba 26vi Live Qawwali 2026 | Latest Kalam	https://www.youtube.com/embed/chdRqu5fAiI	Reviewed Qawwali musical recording. Source: Qawwali King. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific actual qawwali ensemble performance; actual singers distinguished from source poets, saints, honorees and publisher. Distinct Tajwale Ki Galio, Nainan Ma Samao and Dongri Ke Sultan urs performances. Primary credits identify actual singer, not the saint named in devotional text. Video publication: 2026-07-13; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	traditional	unknown	unknown	live	unknown	country:India	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Qawwali musical recording. Source: Qawwali King. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific actual qawwali ensemble performance; actual singers distinguished from source poets, saints, honorees and publisher. Distinct Tajwale Ki Galio, Nainan Ma Samao and Dongri Ke Sultan urs performances. Primary credits identify actual singer, not the saint named in devotional text.	false	false	false
Fareed Ayaz; Abu Muhammad; accompanying qawwali party	Fareed Ayaz & Abu Muhammad Qawwali - Virasat Mehfil (June 2026 Set 1)	https://www.youtube.com/embed/nU4Fq_pLCRo	Reviewed Qawwali musical recording. Source: Virasat. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Actual named qawwali-party performance or specifically identified ensemble adaptation. A continuous mehfil or medley counts once; titles about saints and source singers are not current performer credits. Primary Virasat recording at Allan Gardens Toronto, June 5, 2026, first coherent programme. Continuation not counted as another independent full concert. Documented performance/session: 2026-06-05. Video publication: 2026-07-07; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	traditional	unknown	2026-06-05	live	unknown	country:Pakistan; country:Canada	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Qawwali musical recording. Source: Virasat. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Actual named qawwali-party performance or specifically identified ensemble adaptation. A continuous mehfil or medley counts once; titles about saints and source singers are not current performer credits. Primary Virasat recording at Allan Gardens Toronto, June 5, 2026, first coherent programme. Continuation not counted as another independent full concert. Documented performance/session: 2026-06-05.	false	false	false
Fareed Ayaz; Abu Muhammad; accompanying qawwali party	کن درویش | Ustad Fareed Ayaz & Ustad Abu Muhammad | Qawwali Night Montreal 2026	https://www.youtube.com/embed/QFmo17cY9FQ	Reviewed Qawwali musical recording. Source: Khairuddin Haidari. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Actual named qawwali-party performance or specifically identified ensemble adaptation. A continuous mehfil or medley counts once; titles about saints and source singers are not current performer credits. Specific Kun Darvesh at Montreal Qawwali Night 2026; overlapping full Montreal concert deliberately not selected. Documented performance/session: 2026. Video publication: 2026-06-16; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	traditional	unknown	2026	live	unknown	country:Pakistan; country:Canada	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Qawwali musical recording. Source: Khairuddin Haidari. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Actual named qawwali-party performance or specifically identified ensemble adaptation. A continuous mehfil or medley counts once; titles about saints and source singers are not current performer credits. Specific Kun Darvesh at Montreal Qawwali Night 2026; overlapping full Montreal concert deliberately not selected. Documented performance/session: 2026.	false	false	false
Shahbaz Fayyaz Qawwal and party	Yaad E Nabi 4k | Shahbaz Fayyaz Qawwal | (Baddomalhi Walay)	https://www.youtube.com/embed/vL71U9eBuAU	Reviewed Qawwali musical recording. Source: SFQ Media. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Actual named qawwali-party performance or specifically identified ensemble adaptation. A continuous mehfil or medley counts once; titles about saints and source singers are not current performer credits. Distinct named works or separately identified mehfil programmes. Boilerplate descriptions repeat other titles and 2023 tags; actual titles/current performers retained without treating every boilerplate item as another recording. Video publication: 2026-06-15; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	traditional	unknown	unknown	live	unknown	country:Pakistan	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Qawwali musical recording. Source: SFQ Media. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Actual named qawwali-party performance or specifically identified ensemble adaptation. A continuous mehfil or medley counts once; titles about saints and source singers are not current performer credits. Distinct named works or separately identified mehfil programmes. Boilerplate descriptions repeat other titles and 2023 tags; actual titles/current performers retained without treating every boilerplate item as another recording.	false	false	false
Shahbaz Fayyaz Qawwal and party	Yaada Badomallih Diyan 4K - Kalam Badomallih 2026 - Shahbaz Fayyaz Qawwal - Youzarsif Network	https://www.youtube.com/embed/l9eZ81fAEHg	Reviewed Qawwali musical recording. Source: Youzarsif Network . Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Actual named qawwali-party performance or specifically identified ensemble adaptation. A continuous mehfil or medley counts once; titles about saints and source singers are not current performer credits. Distinct named works or separately identified mehfil programmes. Boilerplate descriptions repeat other titles and 2023 tags; actual titles/current performers retained without treating every boilerplate item as another recording. Video publication: 2026-06-06; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	traditional	unknown	unknown	live	unknown	country:Pakistan	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Qawwali musical recording. Source: Youzarsif Network . Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Actual named qawwali-party performance or specifically identified ensemble adaptation. A continuous mehfil or medley counts once; titles about saints and source singers are not current performer credits. Distinct named works or separately identified mehfil programmes. Boilerplate descriptions repeat other titles and 2023 tags; actual titles/current performers retained without treating every boilerplate item as another recording.	false	false	false
Mujtaba Aziz Naza and party	अम्बिकापुर तकिया उर्स 2026 || पब्लिक हुआ बेकाबू Dongri Ke Sultan Qawwali Mujtaba Aziz Naza #music	https://www.youtube.com/embed/cODOD1iVVkg	Reviewed Qawwali musical recording. Source: Official Aayat. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific actual qawwali ensemble performance; actual singers distinguished from source poets, saints, honorees and publisher. Distinct Tajwale Ki Galio, Nainan Ma Samao and Dongri Ke Sultan urs performances. Primary credits identify actual singer, not the saint named in devotional text. Video publication: 2026-05-23; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	traditional	unknown	unknown	live	unknown	country:India	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Qawwali musical recording. Source: Official Aayat. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific actual qawwali ensemble performance; actual singers distinguished from source poets, saints, honorees and publisher. Distinct Tajwale Ki Galio, Nainan Ma Samao and Dongri Ke Sultan urs performances. Primary credits identify actual singer, not the saint named in devotional text.	false	false	false
Zain; Zohaib; accompanying qawwali party	RANJHEYA VE | Live Qawwali at Zain Zohaib Live – Chapter 3	https://www.youtube.com/embed/GWktOeabVrg	Reviewed Qawwali musical recording. Source: Zain Zohaib. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Actual named qawwali-party performance or specifically identified ensemble adaptation. A continuous mehfil or medley counts once; titles about saints and source singers are not current performer credits. Own Chapter 3 performances of Oh Sahib and Ranjheya Ve. Distinct complete pieces, no overlapping full concert selected. Video publication: 2026-05-20; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	traditional	unknown	unknown	live	unknown	country:Pakistan	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Qawwali musical recording. Source: Zain Zohaib. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Actual named qawwali-party performance or specifically identified ensemble adaptation. A continuous mehfil or medley counts once; titles about saints and source singers are not current performer credits. Own Chapter 3 performances of Oh Sahib and Ranjheya Ve. Distinct complete pieces, no overlapping full concert selected.	false	false	false
Sagar Bhatia (Sagar Wali Qawwali) and ensemble	Tu Mane Ya Na Mane Dildara | Live Performance 2026 | Sagar Wali Qawwali	https://www.youtube.com/embed/po9JgZEuf7w	Reviewed Qawwali musical recording. Source: Humara Music. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Actual named qawwali-party performance or specifically identified ensemble adaptation. A continuous mehfil or medley counts once; titles about saints and source singers are not current performer credits. Distinct actual Unke Andaaz, Tu Mane, Sanson Ki Mala, Akhiyan and Sanu Ek Pal ensemble adaptations. Primary caption separates current singer/backing ensemble from Nusrat tribute attribution. No alternate Sanson master counted again. Video publication: 2026-04-24; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	traditional	unknown	unknown	live	unknown	country:India	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Qawwali musical recording. Source: Humara Music. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Actual named qawwali-party performance or specifically identified ensemble adaptation. A continuous mehfil or medley counts once; titles about saints and source singers are not current performer credits. Distinct actual Unke Andaaz, Tu Mane, Sanson Ki Mala, Akhiyan and Sanu Ek Pal ensemble adaptations. Primary caption separates current singer/backing ensemble from Nusrat tribute attribution. No alternate Sanson master counted again.	false	false	false
Shahbaz Fayyaz Qawwal and party	Man Kunto Maula | Live Qawwali In Birmingham (UK) | Shahbaz Fayyaz Qawwal (Baddomalhi Walay)	https://www.youtube.com/embed/iZv72eR0gGI	Reviewed Qawwali musical recording. Source: SFQ Media. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Actual named qawwali-party performance or specifically identified ensemble adaptation. A continuous mehfil or medley counts once; titles about saints and source singers are not current performer credits. Own distinct UK programme and particular Birmingham Man Kunto Maula performance; UK diaspora performance eligibility retained alongside Pakistan. Video publication: 2026-04-24; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	traditional	unknown	unknown	live	unknown	country:Pakistan; country:United Kingdom	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Qawwali musical recording. Source: SFQ Media. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Actual named qawwali-party performance or specifically identified ensemble adaptation. A continuous mehfil or medley counts once; titles about saints and source singers are not current performer credits. Own distinct UK programme and particular Birmingham Man Kunto Maula performance; UK diaspora performance eligibility retained alongside Pakistan.	false	false	false
Jyoti Nooran and ensemble	Kehna Galat Galat X Sanu Ek Pal Chain | Jyoti Nooran Qawwali Live Performance 2026	https://www.youtube.com/embed/NElBfc4yCEQ	Reviewed Qawwali musical recording. Source: Humara Music. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Actual named qawwali-party performance or specifically identified ensemble adaptation. A continuous mehfil or medley counts once; titles about saints and source singers are not current performer credits. Actual Chaap Tilak and Kehna Galat Galat/Sanu Ek Pal Chain arrangements, distinct programmes. Primary credits identify Jyoti rather than automatically both Nooran Sisters. Video publication: 2026-04-17; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	traditional	unknown	unknown	live	unknown	country:India	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Qawwali musical recording. Source: Humara Music. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Actual named qawwali-party performance or specifically identified ensemble adaptation. A continuous mehfil or medley counts once; titles about saints and source singers are not current performer credits. Actual Chaap Tilak and Kehna Galat Galat/Sanu Ek Pal Chain arrangements, distinct programmes. Primary credits identify Jyoti rather than automatically both Nooran Sisters.	false	false	false
Zain; Zohaib; accompanying qawwali party	Oh Sahib | Live Qawwali at Zain Zohaib Live – Chapter 3	https://www.youtube.com/embed/_neOa1fMLas	Reviewed Qawwali musical recording. Source: Zain Zohaib. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Actual named qawwali-party performance or specifically identified ensemble adaptation. A continuous mehfil or medley counts once; titles about saints and source singers are not current performer credits. Own Chapter 3 performances of Oh Sahib and Ranjheya Ve. Distinct complete pieces, no overlapping full concert selected. Video publication: 2026-04-12; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	traditional	unknown	unknown	live	unknown	country:Pakistan	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Qawwali musical recording. Source: Zain Zohaib. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Actual named qawwali-party performance or specifically identified ensemble adaptation. A continuous mehfil or medley counts once; titles about saints and source singers are not current performer credits. Own Chapter 3 performances of Oh Sahib and Ranjheya Ve. Distinct complete pieces, no overlapping full concert selected.	false	false	false
Shahbaz Fayyaz Qawwal and party	Kali Kali Zulfon K Phande Na Dalo Live Qawwali 2026 Shahbaz Fayyaz Hussain Qawwal Rang pakistan Dey	https://www.youtube.com/embed/WUJFipxnEWQ	Reviewed Qawwali musical recording. Source: Rang pakistan Dey. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Actual named qawwali-party performance or specifically identified ensemble adaptation. A continuous mehfil or medley counts once; titles about saints and source singers are not current performer credits. Distinct named works or separately identified mehfil programmes. Boilerplate descriptions repeat other titles and 2023 tags; actual titles/current performers retained without treating every boilerplate item as another recording. Video publication: 2026-03-27; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	traditional	unknown	unknown	live	unknown	country:Pakistan	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Qawwali musical recording. Source: Rang pakistan Dey. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Actual named qawwali-party performance or specifically identified ensemble adaptation. A continuous mehfil or medley counts once; titles about saints and source singers are not current performer credits. Distinct named works or separately identified mehfil programmes. Boilerplate descriptions repeat other titles and 2023 tags; actual titles/current performers retained without treating every boilerplate item as another recording.	false	false	false
Ghayoor-Moiz Qawwal and Brothers	Man Kunto Maula | Ghayoor & Moiz Qawwal and Brothers | English Translation	https://www.youtube.com/embed/iws0Zp_sglM	Reviewed Qawwali musical recording. Source: Sur Aur Kalaam. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Actual named qawwali-party performance or specifically identified ensemble adaptation. A continuous mehfil or medley counts once; titles about saints and source singers are not current performer credits. Actual Man Kunto Maula party performance; translation publisher is not performing artist. Video publication: 2026-03-25; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	traditional	unknown	unknown	live	unknown	country:Pakistan	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Qawwali musical recording. Source: Sur Aur Kalaam. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Actual named qawwali-party performance or specifically identified ensemble adaptation. A continuous mehfil or medley counts once; titles about saints and source singers are not current performer credits. Actual Man Kunto Maula party performance; translation publisher is not performing artist.	false	false	false
Danish Monish Ali Khan and party	Mere Khwaja Hasan Sab Hai Tere Karam ~ Danish Monish ali Khan ~ Khwaja Hasan Sarkar Qawwali 2026	https://www.youtube.com/embed/ndL_sdNkBG4	Reviewed Qawwali musical recording. Source: Delhi Jashne Qawwali. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific actual qawwali ensemble performance; actual singers distinguished from source poets, saints, honorees and publisher. Primary recordist names actual qawwals; Ankur Kapoor recording role kept separate. Video publication: 2026-03-25; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	traditional	unknown	unknown	live	unknown	country:India	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Qawwali musical recording. Source: Delhi Jashne Qawwali. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific actual qawwali ensemble performance; actual singers distinguished from source poets, saints, honorees and publisher. Primary recordist names actual qawwals; Ankur Kapoor recording role kept separate.	false	false	false
Noushad Ali Khan and party	ख्वाजा जी तोरी शादी में मौला अली आये | 2026 Khwaja Ji Qawwali |Noushad Ali Khan | New Khwaja Qawwali	https://www.youtube.com/embed/rBv3TnVUpEE	Reviewed Qawwali musical recording. Source: Khwaja Ke Deewane. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific actual qawwali ensemble performance; actual singers distinguished from source poets, saints, honorees and publisher. Actual Khwaja Ji Tori Shadi ensemble performance; publisher’s Shree Studio mixing credits are not additional singers. Video publication: 2026-03-16; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	traditional	unknown	unknown	live	unknown	country:India	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Qawwali musical recording. Source: Khwaja Ke Deewane. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific actual qawwali ensemble performance; actual singers distinguished from source poets, saints, honorees and publisher. Actual Khwaja Ji Tori Shadi ensemble performance; publisher’s Shree Studio mixing credits are not additional singers.	false	false	false
Shahbaz Fayyaz Qawwal and party	Sare La Makan Se Talab Hui by Shahbaz Fayyaz Qawwal	https://www.youtube.com/embed/q_nkwwRqN3o	Reviewed Qawwali musical recording. Source: M. Anees Miyan Chisti. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Actual named qawwali-party performance or specifically identified ensemble adaptation. A continuous mehfil or medley counts once; titles about saints and source singers are not current performer credits. Distinct named works or separately identified mehfil programmes. Boilerplate descriptions repeat other titles and 2023 tags; actual titles/current performers retained without treating every boilerplate item as another recording. Video publication: 2026-03-12; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	traditional	unknown	unknown	live	unknown	country:Pakistan	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Qawwali musical recording. Source: M. Anees Miyan Chisti. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Actual named qawwali-party performance or specifically identified ensemble adaptation. A continuous mehfil or medley counts once; titles about saints and source singers are not current performer credits. Distinct named works or separately identified mehfil programmes. Boilerplate descriptions repeat other titles and 2023 tags; actual titles/current performers retained without treating every boilerplate item as another recording.	false	false	false
Fareed Ayaz; Abu Muhammad; accompanying qawwali party	MOLA ALI MOLA QAWWALI BY USTAD FAREED AYAZ USTAD ABU MUHAMMAD NEW 2026	https://www.youtube.com/embed/bAR3qVhMoWc	Reviewed Qawwali musical recording. Source: mr sarwar shaikh. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Actual named qawwali-party performance or specifically identified ensemble adaptation. A continuous mehfil or medley counts once; titles about saints and source singers are not current performer credits. Distinct named Maula Ya Salli, Aastan and Mola Ali musical works; generic 2026 upload titles are not precise session dates. Video publication: 2026-02-26; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	traditional	unknown	unknown	live	unknown	country:Pakistan	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Qawwali musical recording. Source: mr sarwar shaikh. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Actual named qawwali-party performance or specifically identified ensemble adaptation. A continuous mehfil or medley counts once; titles about saints and source singers are not current performer credits. Distinct named Maula Ya Salli, Aastan and Mola Ali musical works; generic 2026 upload titles are not precise session dates.	false	false	false
Shahbaz Fayyaz Qawwal and party	Ya Noor e Khuda Live Qawwali 2026 By Shahbaz Fayyaz Qawwal - Youzarsif Network	https://www.youtube.com/embed/X404fZipwmI	Reviewed Qawwali musical recording. Source: Youzarsif Network . Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Actual named qawwali-party performance or specifically identified ensemble adaptation. A continuous mehfil or medley counts once; titles about saints and source singers are not current performer credits. Distinct named works or separately identified mehfil programmes. Boilerplate descriptions repeat other titles and 2023 tags; actual titles/current performers retained without treating every boilerplate item as another recording. Video publication: 2026-02-09; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	traditional	unknown	unknown	live	unknown	country:Pakistan	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Qawwali musical recording. Source: Youzarsif Network . Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Actual named qawwali-party performance or specifically identified ensemble adaptation. A continuous mehfil or medley counts once; titles about saints and source singers are not current performer credits. Distinct named works or separately identified mehfil programmes. Boilerplate descriptions repeat other titles and 2023 tags; actual titles/current performers retained without treating every boilerplate item as another recording.	false	false	false
Shahbaz Fayyaz Qawwal Juniors and party	Shah e Mardan e Ali By Juniors Shahbaz Fayyaz Qawwal - Ali Moula Ali Qawwali By Youzarsif Network	https://www.youtube.com/embed/qKoncONXuqk	Reviewed Qawwali musical recording. Source: Youzarsif Network . Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Actual named qawwali-party performance or specifically identified ensemble adaptation. A continuous mehfil or medley counts once; titles about saints and source singers are not current performer credits. Actual sons/junior party on Mera Dil Ye Pukare and Shah-e-Mardan; not automatically the father’s lead voice. Video publication: 2026-02-04; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	traditional	unknown	unknown	live	unknown	country:Pakistan	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Qawwali musical recording. Source: Youzarsif Network . Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Actual named qawwali-party performance or specifically identified ensemble adaptation. A continuous mehfil or medley counts once; titles about saints and source singers are not current performer credits. Actual sons/junior party on Mera Dil Ye Pukare and Shah-e-Mardan; not automatically the father’s lead voice.	false	false	false
Shahbaz Fayyaz Qawwal Juniors and party	Mera Dil Ye Pukaree Aaja By Shahbaz Fayyaz Qawwal Juniors - Qawwali Version 2026, Sons Of SFQ	https://www.youtube.com/embed/v-dGrqgpJW8	Reviewed Qawwali musical recording. Source: Youzarsif Network . Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Actual named qawwali-party performance or specifically identified ensemble adaptation. A continuous mehfil or medley counts once; titles about saints and source singers are not current performer credits. Actual sons/junior party on Mera Dil Ye Pukare and Shah-e-Mardan; not automatically the father’s lead voice. Video publication: 2026-02-01; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	traditional	unknown	unknown	live	unknown	country:Pakistan	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Qawwali musical recording. Source: Youzarsif Network . Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Actual named qawwali-party performance or specifically identified ensemble adaptation. A continuous mehfil or medley counts once; titles about saints and source singers are not current performer credits. Actual sons/junior party on Mera Dil Ye Pukare and Shah-e-Mardan; not automatically the father’s lead voice.	false	false	false
Jyoti Nooran and ensemble	Chaap Tilak | Jyoti Nooran Qawwali Live Performance 2026	https://www.youtube.com/embed/iDCZQw-JaXg	Reviewed Qawwali musical recording. Source: Humara Music. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Actual named qawwali-party performance or specifically identified ensemble adaptation. A continuous mehfil or medley counts once; titles about saints and source singers are not current performer credits. Actual Chaap Tilak and Kehna Galat Galat/Sanu Ek Pal Chain arrangements, distinct programmes. Primary credits identify Jyoti rather than automatically both Nooran Sisters. Video publication: 2026-01-30; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	traditional	unknown	unknown	live	unknown	country:India	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Qawwali musical recording. Source: Humara Music. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Actual named qawwali-party performance or specifically identified ensemble adaptation. A continuous mehfil or medley counts once; titles about saints and source singers are not current performer credits. Actual Chaap Tilak and Kehna Galat Galat/Sanu Ek Pal Chain arrangements, distinct programmes. Primary credits identify Jyoti rather than automatically both Nooran Sisters.	false	false	false
Fareed Ayaz; Abu Muhammad; accompanying qawwali party	Qawwali Night ft. Fareed Ayaz & Abu Muhammad | Day 04 | 18th Aalmi Urdu Conference 2025	https://www.youtube.com/embed/lVoFvPVckCg	Reviewed Qawwali musical recording. Source: Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Actual named qawwali-party performance or specifically identified ensemble adaptation. A continuous mehfil or medley counts once; titles about saints and source singers are not current performer credits. Distinct complete Arts Council Karachi World Culture Festival 2025 and eighteenth Aalmi Urdu Conference 2025 programmes; neither publication date substituted for event date. Documented performance/session: 2025. Video publication: 2026-01-29; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	traditional	unknown	2025	live	unknown	country:Pakistan	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Qawwali musical recording. Source: Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Actual named qawwali-party performance or specifically identified ensemble adaptation. A continuous mehfil or medley counts once; titles about saints and source singers are not current performer credits. Distinct complete Arts Council Karachi World Culture Festival 2025 and eighteenth Aalmi Urdu Conference 2025 programmes; neither publication date substituted for event date. Documented performance/session: 2025.	false	false	false
Mujtaba Aziz Naza and party	Nainan Ma Samao Pyare Khwaja Ji | Ajmer Urs Qawwali | Mujtaba Aziz Naza	https://www.youtube.com/embed/igayuYBFrYY	Reviewed Qawwali musical recording. Source: Taj Media Digital Network. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific actual qawwali ensemble performance; actual singers distinguished from source poets, saints, honorees and publisher. Distinct Tajwale Ki Galio, Nainan Ma Samao and Dongri Ke Sultan urs performances. Primary credits identify actual singer, not the saint named in devotional text. Video publication: 2026-01-02; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	traditional	unknown	unknown	live	unknown	country:India	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Qawwali musical recording. Source: Taj Media Digital Network. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific actual qawwali ensemble performance; actual singers distinguished from source poets, saints, honorees and publisher. Distinct Tajwale Ki Galio, Nainan Ma Samao and Dongri Ke Sultan urs performances. Primary credits identify actual singer, not the saint named in devotional text.	false	false	false
Uwais Abbas Warsi and party	Ajmer Urs Qawwali 2026 | Panjetan Ka Sadka Do Khwaja | Uwais Abbas Warsi | 814 Urs Special Qawwali	https://www.youtube.com/embed/q6WMBde8PjY	Reviewed Qawwali musical recording. Source: Taj Gulshan Islamic. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific actual qawwali ensemble performance; actual singers distinguished from source poets, saints, honorees and publisher. Actual Panjetan Ka Sadka Do Khwaja; primary credits name Delhi qawwal. Title 2026 and December 2025 upload remain separate; no exact future session invented. Video publication: 2025-12-26; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	traditional	unknown	unknown	live	unknown	country:India	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Qawwali musical recording. Source: Taj Gulshan Islamic. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific actual qawwali ensemble performance; actual singers distinguished from source poets, saints, honorees and publisher. Actual Panjetan Ka Sadka Do Khwaja; primary credits name Delhi qawwal. Title 2026 and December 2025 upload remain separate; no exact future session invented.	false	false	false
Dilshad Irshad Sabri and party	2025 Ajmer Urs Special | Khwaja Ke Tudko Pe Palte Hai | Dilshad Irshad Sabri | Khwaja Garib Nawaz	https://www.youtube.com/embed/QQDnH6s8AkI	Reviewed Qawwali musical recording. Source: Taj Media Digital Network. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific actual qawwali ensemble performance; actual singers distinguished from source poets, saints, honorees and publisher. Actual Khwaja Ke Tudko Pe Palte Hai recording. Date in promotional title not assumed exact session. Video publication: 2025-12-23; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	traditional	unknown	unknown	live	unknown	country:India	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Qawwali musical recording. Source: Taj Media Digital Network. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific actual qawwali ensemble performance; actual singers distinguished from source poets, saints, honorees and publisher. Actual Khwaja Ke Tudko Pe Palte Hai recording. Date in promotional title not assumed exact session.	false	false	false
Najmuddin Saifuddin Qawwal and Brothers	Bhar Do Jholi Meri Ya Muhammad - Najmuddin Saifuddin & Group Sufiyana Kalaam | BLF 2025	https://www.youtube.com/embed/6ikC5BnPMLE	Reviewed Qawwali musical recording. Source: Bradford Literature Festival. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific actual qawwali ensemble performance; actual singers distinguished from source poets, saints, honorees and publisher. Primary Bradford Literature Festival recordings at Sufiyana Kalaam 2025. Distinct Bhar Do Jholi, Piya Ghar Aaya, Naraye Mastana, Man Kunto, Mere Banne, Tere Ishq and Sahib Teri Bandi pieces; no full concert selected. Documented performance/session: 2025. Video publication: 2025-12-20; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	traditional	unknown	2025	live	unknown	country:Pakistan; country:United Kingdom	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Qawwali musical recording. Source: Bradford Literature Festival. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific actual qawwali ensemble performance; actual singers distinguished from source poets, saints, honorees and publisher. Primary Bradford Literature Festival recordings at Sufiyana Kalaam 2025. Distinct Bhar Do Jholi, Piya Ghar Aaya, Naraye Mastana, Man Kunto, Mere Banne, Tere Ishq and Sahib Teri Bandi pieces; no full concert selected. Documented performance/session: 2025.	false	false	false
Najmuddin Saifuddin Qawwal and Brothers	Mera Piya Ghar Aaya — Najmuddin Saifuddin & Group | Sufiyana Kalaam, BLF 2025	https://www.youtube.com/embed/brKtt4oTHwE	Reviewed Qawwali musical recording. Source: Bradford Literature Festival. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific actual qawwali ensemble performance; actual singers distinguished from source poets, saints, honorees and publisher. Primary Bradford Literature Festival recordings at Sufiyana Kalaam 2025. Distinct Bhar Do Jholi, Piya Ghar Aaya, Naraye Mastana, Man Kunto, Mere Banne, Tere Ishq and Sahib Teri Bandi pieces; no full concert selected. Documented performance/session: 2025. Video publication: 2025-12-20; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	traditional	unknown	2025	live	unknown	country:Pakistan; country:United Kingdom	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Qawwali musical recording. Source: Bradford Literature Festival. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific actual qawwali ensemble performance; actual singers distinguished from source poets, saints, honorees and publisher. Primary Bradford Literature Festival recordings at Sufiyana Kalaam 2025. Distinct Bhar Do Jholi, Piya Ghar Aaya, Naraye Mastana, Man Kunto, Mere Banne, Tere Ishq and Sahib Teri Bandi pieces; no full concert selected. Documented performance/session: 2025.	false	false	false
Najmuddin Saifuddin Qawwal and Brothers	Main Naraye Mastana — Najmuddin Saifuddin & Group | Sufiyana Kalaam, BLF 2025	https://www.youtube.com/embed/DS0E-qaD9Ro	Reviewed Qawwali musical recording. Source: Bradford Literature Festival. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific actual qawwali ensemble performance; actual singers distinguished from source poets, saints, honorees and publisher. Primary Bradford Literature Festival recordings at Sufiyana Kalaam 2025. Distinct Bhar Do Jholi, Piya Ghar Aaya, Naraye Mastana, Man Kunto, Mere Banne, Tere Ishq and Sahib Teri Bandi pieces; no full concert selected. Documented performance/session: 2025. Video publication: 2025-12-20; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	traditional	unknown	2025	live	unknown	country:Pakistan; country:United Kingdom	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Qawwali musical recording. Source: Bradford Literature Festival. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific actual qawwali ensemble performance; actual singers distinguished from source poets, saints, honorees and publisher. Primary Bradford Literature Festival recordings at Sufiyana Kalaam 2025. Distinct Bhar Do Jholi, Piya Ghar Aaya, Naraye Mastana, Man Kunto, Mere Banne, Tere Ishq and Sahib Teri Bandi pieces; no full concert selected. Documented performance/session: 2025.	false	false	false
Najmuddin Saifuddin Qawwal and Brothers	Man Qunto Maula — Najmuddin Saifuddin & Group | Sufiyana Kalaam, Bradford Lit Fest 2025	https://www.youtube.com/embed/vlJ_or0nB3Q	Reviewed Qawwali musical recording. Source: Bradford Literature Festival. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific actual qawwali ensemble performance; actual singers distinguished from source poets, saints, honorees and publisher. Primary Bradford Literature Festival recordings at Sufiyana Kalaam 2025. Distinct Bhar Do Jholi, Piya Ghar Aaya, Naraye Mastana, Man Kunto, Mere Banne, Tere Ishq and Sahib Teri Bandi pieces; no full concert selected. Documented performance/session: 2025. Video publication: 2025-12-20; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	traditional	unknown	2025	live	unknown	country:Pakistan; country:United Kingdom	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Qawwali musical recording. Source: Bradford Literature Festival. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific actual qawwali ensemble performance; actual singers distinguished from source poets, saints, honorees and publisher. Primary Bradford Literature Festival recordings at Sufiyana Kalaam 2025. Distinct Bhar Do Jholi, Piya Ghar Aaya, Naraye Mastana, Man Kunto, Mere Banne, Tere Ishq and Sahib Teri Bandi pieces; no full concert selected. Documented performance/session: 2025.	false	false	false
Najmuddin Saifuddin Qawwal and Brothers	Mere Banne Ki Baat Na Pucho — Najmuddin Saifuddin & Group | Sufiyana Kalaam, BLF 2025	https://www.youtube.com/embed/jA783HONsZQ	Reviewed Qawwali musical recording. Source: Bradford Literature Festival. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific actual qawwali ensemble performance; actual singers distinguished from source poets, saints, honorees and publisher. Primary Bradford Literature Festival recordings at Sufiyana Kalaam 2025. Distinct Bhar Do Jholi, Piya Ghar Aaya, Naraye Mastana, Man Kunto, Mere Banne, Tere Ishq and Sahib Teri Bandi pieces; no full concert selected. Documented performance/session: 2025. Video publication: 2025-12-20; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	traditional	unknown	2025	live	unknown	country:Pakistan; country:United Kingdom	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Qawwali musical recording. Source: Bradford Literature Festival. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific actual qawwali ensemble performance; actual singers distinguished from source poets, saints, honorees and publisher. Primary Bradford Literature Festival recordings at Sufiyana Kalaam 2025. Distinct Bhar Do Jholi, Piya Ghar Aaya, Naraye Mastana, Man Kunto, Mere Banne, Tere Ishq and Sahib Teri Bandi pieces; no full concert selected. Documented performance/session: 2025.	false	false	false
Najmuddin Saifuddin Qawwal and Brothers	TERE ISHQ NACHAYA — Najmuddin Saifuddin & Group | Sufiyana Kalaam, BLF 2025	https://www.youtube.com/embed/-MJzLnapgKQ	Reviewed Qawwali musical recording. Source: Bradford Literature Festival. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific actual qawwali ensemble performance; actual singers distinguished from source poets, saints, honorees and publisher. Primary Bradford Literature Festival recordings at Sufiyana Kalaam 2025. Distinct Bhar Do Jholi, Piya Ghar Aaya, Naraye Mastana, Man Kunto, Mere Banne, Tere Ishq and Sahib Teri Bandi pieces; no full concert selected. Documented performance/session: 2025. Video publication: 2025-12-20; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	traditional	unknown	2025	live	unknown	country:Pakistan; country:United Kingdom	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Qawwali musical recording. Source: Bradford Literature Festival. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific actual qawwali ensemble performance; actual singers distinguished from source poets, saints, honorees and publisher. Primary Bradford Literature Festival recordings at Sufiyana Kalaam 2025. Distinct Bhar Do Jholi, Piya Ghar Aaya, Naraye Mastana, Man Kunto, Mere Banne, Tere Ishq and Sahib Teri Bandi pieces; no full concert selected. Documented performance/session: 2025.	false	false	false
Najmuddin Saifuddin Qawwal and Brothers	Sahib Teri Bandi - Najmuddin Saifuddin & Group | Sufiyana Kalaam, BLF 2025	https://www.youtube.com/embed/2UwQ-n-Y_2s	Reviewed Qawwali musical recording. Source: Bradford Literature Festival. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific actual qawwali ensemble performance; actual singers distinguished from source poets, saints, honorees and publisher. Primary Bradford Literature Festival recordings at Sufiyana Kalaam 2025. Distinct Bhar Do Jholi, Piya Ghar Aaya, Naraye Mastana, Man Kunto, Mere Banne, Tere Ishq and Sahib Teri Bandi pieces; no full concert selected. Documented performance/session: 2025. Video publication: 2025-12-20; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	traditional	unknown	2025	live	unknown	country:Pakistan; country:United Kingdom	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Qawwali musical recording. Source: Bradford Literature Festival. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific actual qawwali ensemble performance; actual singers distinguished from source poets, saints, honorees and publisher. Primary Bradford Literature Festival recordings at Sufiyana Kalaam 2025. Distinct Bhar Do Jholi, Piya Ghar Aaya, Naraye Mastana, Man Kunto, Mere Banne, Tere Ishq and Sahib Teri Bandi pieces; no full concert selected. Documented performance/session: 2025.	false	false	false
Haji Mukarram Warsi and party	Ajmer Urs 2025 मैं जाने वालो के लिए बेमिसाल कव्वाली | Ajmer Ko Jana Hai | Haji Mukarram Warsi Ajmer	https://www.youtube.com/embed/67INCTWfJIQ	Reviewed Qawwali musical recording. Source: HM Radios Dewas. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific actual qawwali ensemble performance; actual singers distinguished from source poets, saints, honorees and publisher. Actual Ajmer Ko Jana Hai musical performance, not a shrine promotional montage. Video publication: 2025-12-15; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	traditional	unknown	unknown	live	unknown	country:India	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Qawwali musical recording. Source: HM Radios Dewas. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific actual qawwali ensemble performance; actual singers distinguished from source poets, saints, honorees and publisher. Actual Ajmer Ko Jana Hai musical performance, not a shrine promotional montage.	false	false	false
Fareed Ayaz; Abu Muhammad; accompanying qawwali party	Qawwali Night ft. Fareed Ayaz & Abu Muhammad | World Culture Festival 2025 | Arts Council Karachi	https://www.youtube.com/embed/0497h5Ghmtg	Reviewed Qawwali musical recording. Source: Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Actual named qawwali-party performance or specifically identified ensemble adaptation. A continuous mehfil or medley counts once; titles about saints and source singers are not current performer credits. Distinct complete Arts Council Karachi World Culture Festival 2025 and eighteenth Aalmi Urdu Conference 2025 programmes; neither publication date substituted for event date. Documented performance/session: 2025. Video publication: 2025-12-05; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	traditional	unknown	2025	live	unknown	country:Pakistan	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Qawwali musical recording. Source: Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Actual named qawwali-party performance or specifically identified ensemble adaptation. A continuous mehfil or medley counts once; titles about saints and source singers are not current performer credits. Distinct complete Arts Council Karachi World Culture Festival 2025 and eighteenth Aalmi Urdu Conference 2025 programmes; neither publication date substituted for event date. Documented performance/session: 2025.	false	false	false
Shahbaz Fayyaz Qawwal and party	Shahbaz Fayyaz Qawwal (Baddomalhi Walay) Live In UK	https://www.youtube.com/embed/Zfaev3q480Y	Reviewed Qawwali musical recording. Source: SFQ Media. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Actual named qawwali-party performance or specifically identified ensemble adaptation. A continuous mehfil or medley counts once; titles about saints and source singers are not current performer credits. Own distinct UK programme and particular Birmingham Man Kunto Maula performance; UK diaspora performance eligibility retained alongside Pakistan. Video publication: 2025-08-24; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	traditional	unknown	unknown	live	unknown	country:Pakistan; country:United Kingdom	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Qawwali musical recording. Source: SFQ Media. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Actual named qawwali-party performance or specifically identified ensemble adaptation. A continuous mehfil or medley counts once; titles about saints and source singers are not current performer credits. Own distinct UK programme and particular Birmingham Man Kunto Maula performance; UK diaspora performance eligibility retained alongside Pakistan.	false	false	false
Habib Ajmeri and party	Ye Sandal Hai Tajwale Ka | Habib Ajmer | Baba Tajuddin Shahi Sandal 2025 | Selfie Studio Nagpur	https://www.youtube.com/embed/CX3v--X4hps	Reviewed Qawwali musical recording. Source: SELFIE STUDIO. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific actual qawwali ensemble performance; actual singers distinguished from source poets, saints, honorees and publisher. Primary original source identifies actual Ye Sandal Hai Tajwale Ka performance at Nagpur Shahi Sandal 2025 urs. Documented performance/session: 2025. Video publication: 2025-07-23; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	traditional	unknown	2025	live	unknown	country:India	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Qawwali musical recording. Source: SELFIE STUDIO. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific actual qawwali ensemble performance; actual singers distinguished from source poets, saints, honorees and publisher. Primary original source identifies actual Ye Sandal Hai Tajwale Ka performance at Nagpur Shahi Sandal 2025 urs. Documented performance/session: 2025.	false	false	false
Shahbaz Fayyaz Qawwal and party	Un Ka Andaz E Karam Qawwali Night 2025 By Shahbaz Fayyaz Qawwal	https://www.youtube.com/embed/vvFv-p-cglk	Reviewed Qawwali musical recording. Source: SFQ Media. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Actual named qawwali-party performance or specifically identified ensemble adaptation. A continuous mehfil or medley counts once; titles about saints and source singers are not current performer credits. Distinct named works or separately identified mehfil programmes. Boilerplate descriptions repeat other titles and 2023 tags; actual titles/current performers retained without treating every boilerplate item as another recording. Video publication: 2025-06-25; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	traditional	unknown	unknown	live	unknown	country:Pakistan	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Qawwali musical recording. Source: SFQ Media. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Actual named qawwali-party performance or specifically identified ensemble adaptation. A continuous mehfil or medley counts once; titles about saints and source singers are not current performer credits. Distinct named works or separately identified mehfil programmes. Boilerplate descriptions repeat other titles and 2023 tags; actual titles/current performers retained without treating every boilerplate item as another recording.	false	false	false
Najmuddin Saifuddin Qawwal and Brothers	Qaul-e-Rasool Sunaayo Man Ra'ani | Qawwali Night With Najmuddin Saifuddin & Brothers | Saaz O Awaaz.	https://www.youtube.com/embed/lPDAPytWSxE	Reviewed Qawwali musical recording. Source: Saaz O Awaaz. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Actual named qawwali-party performance or specifically identified ensemble adaptation. A continuous mehfil or medley counts once; titles about saints and source singers are not current performer credits. Primary Saaz O Awaaz names actual performers and April 19, 2025 session for distinct Qaul-e-Rasool, Chaap Tilak, Aaj Badhawa and Aaj Rang works. No full same-event parent programme selected. Documented performance/session: 2025-04-19. Video publication: 2025-05-19; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	traditional	unknown	2025-04-19	live	unknown	country:Pakistan	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Qawwali musical recording. Source: Saaz O Awaaz. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Actual named qawwali-party performance or specifically identified ensemble adaptation. A continuous mehfil or medley counts once; titles about saints and source singers are not current performer credits. Primary Saaz O Awaaz names actual performers and April 19, 2025 session for distinct Qaul-e-Rasool, Chaap Tilak, Aaj Badhawa and Aaj Rang works. No full same-event parent programme selected. Documented performance/session: 2025-04-19.	false	false	false
Najmuddin Saifuddin Qawwal and Brothers	Chaap Tilak Sab Cheen | Qawwali Night With Najmuddin Saifuddin & Brothers | Saaz O Awaaz.	https://www.youtube.com/embed/AdySK--KkuQ	Reviewed Qawwali musical recording. Source: Saaz O Awaaz. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Actual named qawwali-party performance or specifically identified ensemble adaptation. A continuous mehfil or medley counts once; titles about saints and source singers are not current performer credits. Primary Saaz O Awaaz names actual performers and April 19, 2025 session for distinct Qaul-e-Rasool, Chaap Tilak, Aaj Badhawa and Aaj Rang works. No full same-event parent programme selected. Documented performance/session: 2025-04-19. Video publication: 2025-05-19; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	traditional	unknown	2025-04-19	live	unknown	country:Pakistan	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Qawwali musical recording. Source: Saaz O Awaaz. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Actual named qawwali-party performance or specifically identified ensemble adaptation. A continuous mehfil or medley counts once; titles about saints and source singers are not current performer credits. Primary Saaz O Awaaz names actual performers and April 19, 2025 session for distinct Qaul-e-Rasool, Chaap Tilak, Aaj Badhawa and Aaj Rang works. No full same-event parent programme selected. Documented performance/session: 2025-04-19.	false	false	false
Najmuddin Saifuddin Qawwal and Brothers	Aaj Badhawa Saajan | Qawwali Night With Najmuddin Saifuddin & Brothers | Saaz O Awaaz.	https://www.youtube.com/embed/4hOeG1CH6CU	Reviewed Qawwali musical recording. Source: Saaz O Awaaz. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Actual named qawwali-party performance or specifically identified ensemble adaptation. A continuous mehfil or medley counts once; titles about saints and source singers are not current performer credits. Primary Saaz O Awaaz names actual performers and April 19, 2025 session for distinct Qaul-e-Rasool, Chaap Tilak, Aaj Badhawa and Aaj Rang works. No full same-event parent programme selected. Documented performance/session: 2025-04-19. Video publication: 2025-05-19; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	traditional	unknown	2025-04-19	live	unknown	country:Pakistan	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Qawwali musical recording. Source: Saaz O Awaaz. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Actual named qawwali-party performance or specifically identified ensemble adaptation. A continuous mehfil or medley counts once; titles about saints and source singers are not current performer credits. Primary Saaz O Awaaz names actual performers and April 19, 2025 session for distinct Qaul-e-Rasool, Chaap Tilak, Aaj Badhawa and Aaj Rang works. No full same-event parent programme selected. Documented performance/session: 2025-04-19.	false	false	false
Najmuddin Saifuddin Qawwal and Brothers	Aaj Rang Hai Ri Maa | Qawwali Night With Najmuddin Saifuddin & Brothers | Saaz O Awaaz.	https://www.youtube.com/embed/fxOE3ZTxKks	Reviewed Qawwali musical recording. Source: Saaz O Awaaz. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Actual named qawwali-party performance or specifically identified ensemble adaptation. A continuous mehfil or medley counts once; titles about saints and source singers are not current performer credits. Primary Saaz O Awaaz names actual performers and April 19, 2025 session for distinct Qaul-e-Rasool, Chaap Tilak, Aaj Badhawa and Aaj Rang works. No full same-event parent programme selected. Documented performance/session: 2025-04-19. Video publication: 2025-05-19; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	traditional	unknown	2025-04-19	live	unknown	country:Pakistan	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Qawwali musical recording. Source: Saaz O Awaaz. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Actual named qawwali-party performance or specifically identified ensemble adaptation. A continuous mehfil or medley counts once; titles about saints and source singers are not current performer credits. Primary Saaz O Awaaz names actual performers and April 19, 2025 session for distinct Qaul-e-Rasool, Chaap Tilak, Aaj Badhawa and Aaj Rang works. No full same-event parent programme selected. Documented performance/session: 2025-04-19.	false	false	false
Najmuddin Saifuddin Qawwal and Brothers	Main nizam se naina | Qawwali Night With Najmuddin Saifuddin & Brothers | Saaz O Awaaz.	https://www.youtube.com/embed/67UM4fGzXBU	Reviewed Qawwali musical recording. Source: Saaz O Awaaz. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific actual qawwali ensemble performance; actual singers distinguished from source poets, saints, honorees and publisher. Primary Saaz O Awaaz identifies actual April 19, 2025 session. Distinct complete pieces; no full overlapping same-event parent selected. Documented performance/session: 2025-04-19. Video publication: 2025-05-19; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	traditional	unknown	2025-04-19	live	unknown	country:Pakistan	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Qawwali musical recording. Source: Saaz O Awaaz. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific actual qawwali ensemble performance; actual singers distinguished from source poets, saints, honorees and publisher. Primary Saaz O Awaaz identifies actual April 19, 2025 session. Distinct complete pieces; no full overlapping same-event parent selected. Documented performance/session: 2025-04-19.	false	false	false
Najmuddin Saifuddin Qawwal and Brothers	Meri Naiya Laga Do Par | Qawwali Night With Najmuddin Saifuddin & Brothers | Saaz O Awaaz.	https://www.youtube.com/embed/3Aw4iTVH0Hs	Reviewed Qawwali musical recording. Source: Saaz O Awaaz. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific actual qawwali ensemble performance; actual singers distinguished from source poets, saints, honorees and publisher. Primary Saaz O Awaaz identifies actual April 19, 2025 session. Distinct complete pieces; no full overlapping same-event parent selected. Documented performance/session: 2025-04-19. Video publication: 2025-05-19; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	traditional	unknown	2025-04-19	live	unknown	country:Pakistan	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Qawwali musical recording. Source: Saaz O Awaaz. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific actual qawwali ensemble performance; actual singers distinguished from source poets, saints, honorees and publisher. Primary Saaz O Awaaz identifies actual April 19, 2025 session. Distinct complete pieces; no full overlapping same-event parent selected. Documented performance/session: 2025-04-19.	false	false	false
Najmuddin Saifuddin Qawwal and Brothers	Tere IshQ Nachaya | Qawwali Night With Najmuddin Saifuddin & Brothers | Saaz O Awaaz.	https://www.youtube.com/embed/X-3RSA8Slfk	Reviewed Qawwali musical recording. Source: Saaz O Awaaz. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific actual qawwali ensemble performance; actual singers distinguished from source poets, saints, honorees and publisher. Primary Saaz O Awaaz identifies actual April 19, 2025 session. Distinct complete pieces; no full overlapping same-event parent selected. Documented performance/session: 2025-04-19. Video publication: 2025-05-19; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	traditional	unknown	2025-04-19	live	unknown	country:Pakistan	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Qawwali musical recording. Source: Saaz O Awaaz. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific actual qawwali ensemble performance; actual singers distinguished from source poets, saints, honorees and publisher. Primary Saaz O Awaaz identifies actual April 19, 2025 session. Distinct complete pieces; no full overlapping same-event parent selected. Documented performance/session: 2025-04-19.	false	false	false
Najmuddin Saifuddin Qawwal and Brothers	Hairat e Ishq Nahin Shauq Junoon | Qawwali Night With Najmuddin Saifuddin & Brothers | Saaz O Awaaz.	https://www.youtube.com/embed/GgPalqnmBEM	Reviewed Qawwali musical recording. Source: Saaz O Awaaz. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific actual qawwali ensemble performance; actual singers distinguished from source poets, saints, honorees and publisher. Primary Saaz O Awaaz identifies actual April 19, 2025 session. Distinct complete pieces; no full overlapping same-event parent selected. Documented performance/session: 2025-04-19. Video publication: 2025-05-19; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	traditional	unknown	2025-04-19	live	unknown	country:Pakistan	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Qawwali musical recording. Source: Saaz O Awaaz. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific actual qawwali ensemble performance; actual singers distinguished from source poets, saints, honorees and publisher. Primary Saaz O Awaaz identifies actual April 19, 2025 session. Distinct complete pieces; no full overlapping same-event parent selected. Documented performance/session: 2025-04-19.	false	false	false
Najmuddin Saifuddin Qawwal and Brothers	Ishq Mein Tere Koh-e-Gham | Qawwali Night With Najmuddin Saifuddin & Brothers | Saaz O Awaaz.	https://www.youtube.com/embed/0HiA7oP61I0	Reviewed Qawwali musical recording. Source: Saaz O Awaaz. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific actual qawwali ensemble performance; actual singers distinguished from source poets, saints, honorees and publisher. Primary Saaz O Awaaz identifies actual April 19, 2025 session. Distinct complete pieces; no full overlapping same-event parent selected. Documented performance/session: 2025-04-19. Video publication: 2025-05-19; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	traditional	unknown	2025-04-19	live	unknown	country:Pakistan	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Qawwali musical recording. Source: Saaz O Awaaz. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific actual qawwali ensemble performance; actual singers distinguished from source poets, saints, honorees and publisher. Primary Saaz O Awaaz identifies actual April 19, 2025 session. Distinct complete pieces; no full overlapping same-event parent selected. Documented performance/session: 2025-04-19.	false	false	false
Najmuddin Saifuddin Qawwal and Brothers	Zehaal-e-Miskeen Makun Taghaful | Qawwali Night With Najmuddin Saifuddin & Brothers | Saaz O Awaaz.	https://www.youtube.com/embed/NOsW9J7ESww	Reviewed Qawwali musical recording. Source: Saaz O Awaaz. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific actual qawwali ensemble performance; actual singers distinguished from source poets, saints, honorees and publisher. Primary Saaz O Awaaz identifies actual April 19, 2025 session. Distinct complete pieces; no full overlapping same-event parent selected. Documented performance/session: 2025-04-19. Video publication: 2025-05-19; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	traditional	unknown	2025-04-19	live	unknown	country:Pakistan	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Qawwali musical recording. Source: Saaz O Awaaz. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific actual qawwali ensemble performance; actual singers distinguished from source poets, saints, honorees and publisher. Primary Saaz O Awaaz identifies actual April 19, 2025 session. Distinct complete pieces; no full overlapping same-event parent selected. Documented performance/session: 2025-04-19.	false	false	false
Najmuddin Saifuddin Qawwal and Brothers	Khabar-e-Tahayyur-e-Ishq | Qawwali Night With Najmuddin Saifuddin & Brothers | Saaz O Awaaz.	https://www.youtube.com/embed/lu7ux9q6mU8	Reviewed Qawwali musical recording. Source: Saaz O Awaaz. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific actual qawwali ensemble performance; actual singers distinguished from source poets, saints, honorees and publisher. Primary Saaz O Awaaz identifies actual April 19, 2025 session. Distinct complete pieces; no full overlapping same-event parent selected. Documented performance/session: 2025-04-19. Video publication: 2025-05-19; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	traditional	unknown	2025-04-19	live	unknown	country:Pakistan	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Qawwali musical recording. Source: Saaz O Awaaz. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific actual qawwali ensemble performance; actual singers distinguished from source poets, saints, honorees and publisher. Primary Saaz O Awaaz identifies actual April 19, 2025 session. Distinct complete pieces; no full overlapping same-event parent selected. Documented performance/session: 2025-04-19.	false	false	false
Najmuddin Saifuddin Qawwal and Brothers	Bahut Kathin Hai Dagar Panghat Ki | Qawwali Night With Najmuddin Saifuddin & Brothers | Saaz O Awaaz	https://www.youtube.com/embed/kRSqLO3emeI	Reviewed Qawwali musical recording. Source: Saaz O Awaaz. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific actual qawwali ensemble performance; actual singers distinguished from source poets, saints, honorees and publisher. Primary Saaz O Awaaz identifies actual April 19, 2025 session. Distinct complete pieces; no full overlapping same-event parent selected. Documented performance/session: 2025-04-19. Video publication: 2025-05-19; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	traditional	unknown	2025-04-19	live	unknown	country:Pakistan	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Qawwali musical recording. Source: Saaz O Awaaz. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific actual qawwali ensemble performance; actual singers distinguished from source poets, saints, honorees and publisher. Primary Saaz O Awaaz identifies actual April 19, 2025 session. Distinct complete pieces; no full overlapping same-event parent selected. Documented performance/session: 2025-04-19.	false	false	false
Lakhwinder Wadali and ensemble	Tu Mane Ya Na Mane | Lakhwinder Wadali | Jammu | Gen. Zorawar Singh Auditorium | Live | New Qawwali	https://www.youtube.com/embed/nx1hZwAjmNU	Reviewed Qawwali musical recording. Source: Lakhwinder Wadali. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Actual named qawwali-party performance or specifically identified ensemble adaptation. A continuous mehfil or medley counts once; titles about saints and source singers are not current performer credits. Primary full caption resolves Jammu auditorium performance to November 25, 2023 despite 2025 promotional tags. Documented performance/session: 2023-11-25. Video publication: 2025-02-16; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	traditional	unknown	2023-11-25	live	unknown	country:India	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Qawwali musical recording. Source: Lakhwinder Wadali. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Actual named qawwali-party performance or specifically identified ensemble adaptation. A continuous mehfil or medley counts once; titles about saints and source singers are not current performer credits. Primary full caption resolves Jammu auditorium performance to November 25, 2023 despite 2025 promotional tags. Documented performance/session: 2023-11-25.	false	false	false
Sharif Parwaz; Zoya Warsi; accompanying parties	Qawwali Muqabla 2026 || new Muqabla Kawwali 2026 || Sharif Parwaz Vs Zoya Warsi || मुक़ाबला क़व्वाली	https://www.youtube.com/embed/HlHrsR81hA8	Reviewed Qawwali musical recording. Source: Shahi Network . Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific actual qawwali ensemble performance; actual singers distinguished from source poets, saints, honorees and publisher. Actual competitive qawwali programme with named woman singer. Title retrofitted to 2026 despite 2024 publication; no claim this is a 2026 performance. Video publication: 2024-12-30; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	traditional	unknown	unknown	live	unknown	country:India	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Qawwali musical recording. Source: Shahi Network . Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific actual qawwali ensemble performance; actual singers distinguished from source poets, saints, honorees and publisher. Actual competitive qawwali programme with named woman singer. Title retrofitted to 2026 despite 2024 publication; no claim this is a 2026 performance.	false	false	false
Mehfil-e-Sama’a (lead: Irfan Erooth)	MERE RASHQ-E-QAMAR | Mehfil-e-Sama'a - Live at Ramada, Kochi | Qawwali | Indian - Bollywood Wedding	https://www.youtube.com/embed/rH0otV4qGAE	Reviewed Qawwali musical recording. Source: Irfan Erooth. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Actual named qawwali-party performance or specifically identified ensemble adaptation. A continuous mehfil or medley counts once; titles about saints and source singers are not current performer credits. Own actual Mere Rashq-e-Qamar performance at Ramada Kochi. Full primary credits name Unais K, Rahil Rahman, Sibil S Chacko and Wafa Sidheeque as backing singers; Nusrat/Rahat source-song credits are not current voices. Video publication: 2024-11-20; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	traditional	unknown	unknown	live	unknown	country:India	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Qawwali musical recording. Source: Irfan Erooth. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Actual named qawwali-party performance or specifically identified ensemble adaptation. A continuous mehfil or medley counts once; titles about saints and source singers are not current performer credits. Own actual Mere Rashq-e-Qamar performance at Ramada Kochi. Full primary credits name Unais K, Rahil Rahman, Sibil S Chacko and Wafa Sidheeque as backing singers; Nusrat/Rahat source-song credits are not current voices.	false	false	false
Junaid Sultani and party	Mujhko Ajmer Nagar Jana Hai | Ajmer Urs से पहले धमाका | Junaid Sultani | Barshitakli Qawwali Akola	https://www.youtube.com/embed/H4omvgLoYeA	Reviewed Qawwali musical recording. Source: Nisbati Official. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific actual qawwali ensemble performance; actual singers distinguished from source poets, saints, honorees and publisher. Actual Mujhko Ajmer Nagar Jana Hai at Barshitakli Akola. 2025 tags coexist with 2024 upload, so no exact event date asserted. Video publication: 2024-10-11; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	traditional	unknown	unknown	live	unknown	country:India	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Qawwali musical recording. Source: Nisbati Official. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific actual qawwali ensemble performance; actual singers distinguished from source poets, saints, honorees and publisher. Actual Mujhko Ajmer Nagar Jana Hai at Barshitakli Akola. 2025 tags coexist with 2024 upload, so no exact event date asserted.	false	false	false
Sagar Bhatia (Sagar Wali Qawwali) and ensemble	Sanson Ki Mala Pe (New Version) | Live Performance | Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan | Sagar Wali Qawwali 2.0	https://www.youtube.com/embed/yt2O7Gw_4gM	Reviewed Qawwali musical recording. Source: Humara Music. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Actual named qawwali-party performance or specifically identified ensemble adaptation. A continuous mehfil or medley counts once; titles about saints and source singers are not current performer credits. Distinct actual Unke Andaaz, Tu Mane, Sanson Ki Mala, Akhiyan and Sanu Ek Pal ensemble adaptations. Primary caption separates current singer/backing ensemble from Nusrat tribute attribution. No alternate Sanson master counted again. Video publication: 2024-07-26; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	traditional	unknown	unknown	live	unknown	country:India	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Qawwali musical recording. Source: Humara Music. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Actual named qawwali-party performance or specifically identified ensemble adaptation. A continuous mehfil or medley counts once; titles about saints and source singers are not current performer credits. Distinct actual Unke Andaaz, Tu Mane, Sanson Ki Mala, Akhiyan and Sanu Ek Pal ensemble adaptations. Primary caption separates current singer/backing ensemble from Nusrat tribute attribution. No alternate Sanson master counted again.	false	false	false
Sagar Bhatia (Sagar Wali Qawwali) and ensemble	Akhiyan Udeek Diyan | Sagar Wali Qawwali 2.0 | Live Performance | Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan	https://www.youtube.com/embed/i1ks-tAlnbo	Reviewed Qawwali musical recording. Source: Humara Music. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Actual named qawwali-party performance or specifically identified ensemble adaptation. A continuous mehfil or medley counts once; titles about saints and source singers are not current performer credits. Distinct actual Unke Andaaz, Tu Mane, Sanson Ki Mala, Akhiyan and Sanu Ek Pal ensemble adaptations. Primary caption separates current singer/backing ensemble from Nusrat tribute attribution. No alternate Sanson master counted again. Video publication: 2024-07-12; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	traditional	unknown	unknown	live	unknown	country:India	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Qawwali musical recording. Source: Humara Music. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Actual named qawwali-party performance or specifically identified ensemble adaptation. A continuous mehfil or medley counts once; titles about saints and source singers are not current performer credits. Distinct actual Unke Andaaz, Tu Mane, Sanson Ki Mala, Akhiyan and Sanu Ek Pal ensemble adaptations. Primary caption separates current singer/backing ensemble from Nusrat tribute attribution. No alternate Sanson master counted again.	false	false	false
Sabri Brothers (Jashn-e-Rekhta ensemble)	Bhar Do Jholi Meri | Sabri Brothers | Uplifting Qawwali | Jashn-e-Rekhta	https://www.youtube.com/embed/CokJOKeJor0	Reviewed Qawwali musical recording. Source: Jashn-e-Rekhta. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific actual qawwali ensemble performance; actual singers distinguished from source poets, saints, honorees and publisher. Primary festival caption identifies seventh Jashn-e-Rekhta 2022 Bhar Do Jholi. 2024 upload is not recording date; original Pakistani Sabri lineup not invented. Documented performance/session: 2022. Video publication: 2024-03-01; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	traditional	unknown	2022	live	unknown	country:India	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Qawwali musical recording. Source: Jashn-e-Rekhta. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific actual qawwali ensemble performance; actual singers distinguished from source poets, saints, honorees and publisher. Primary festival caption identifies seventh Jashn-e-Rekhta 2022 Bhar Do Jholi. 2024 upload is not recording date; original Pakistani Sabri lineup not invented. Documented performance/session: 2022.	false	false	false
Rais Anis Sabri and party	Khwaja Mere Khwaja X Tera Naam Khwaja Moinuddin | Rais Anis Sabri | 2026 Qawwali Khwaja Garib Nawaz	https://www.youtube.com/embed/4KiwQDCpaB0	Reviewed Qawwali musical recording. Source: Taj Media Digital Network. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific actual qawwali ensemble performance; actual singers distinguished from source poets, saints, honorees and publisher. Actual Khwaja medley; 2026 title and 2025 description are later labels on a 2023 upload, not proof of a new session. Video publication: 2023-09-11; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	traditional	unknown	unknown	live	unknown	country:India	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Qawwali musical recording. Source: Taj Media Digital Network. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific actual qawwali ensemble performance; actual singers distinguished from source poets, saints, honorees and publisher. Actual Khwaja medley; 2026 title and 2025 description are later labels on a 2023 upload, not proof of a new session.	false	false	false
Shahbaz Fayyaz Qawwal and party	Menu Yadan Terian Aondiyan Ne By Shahbaz Fayyaz Qawwal	https://www.youtube.com/embed/YBmPdlLAU0Q	Reviewed Qawwali musical recording. Source: SFQ Media. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Actual named qawwali-party performance or specifically identified ensemble adaptation. A continuous mehfil or medley counts once; titles about saints and source singers are not current performer credits. Own Menu Yadan Terian Aondiyan Ne performance; one particular work, not every naat or ghazal in the biography automatically classified. Video publication: 2023-08-27; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	traditional	unknown	unknown	live	unknown	country:Pakistan	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Qawwali musical recording. Source: SFQ Media. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Actual named qawwali-party performance or specifically identified ensemble adaptation. A continuous mehfil or medley counts once; titles about saints and source singers are not current performer credits. Own Menu Yadan Terian Aondiyan Ne performance; one particular work, not every naat or ghazal in the biography automatically classified.	false	false	false
Shahbaz Fayyaz Qawwal and party	Ve Pardesiya Live Qawwali 2023 Shahbaz Fayyaz Qawwal	https://www.youtube.com/embed/NZrMplyvF88	Reviewed Qawwali musical recording. Source: SFQ Media. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Actual named qawwali-party performance or specifically identified ensemble adaptation. A continuous mehfil or medley counts once; titles about saints and source singers are not current performer credits. Distinct named works or separately identified mehfil programmes. Boilerplate descriptions repeat other titles and 2023 tags; actual titles/current performers retained without treating every boilerplate item as another recording. Video publication: 2023-06-12; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	traditional	unknown	unknown	live	unknown	country:Pakistan	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Qawwali musical recording. Source: SFQ Media. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Actual named qawwali-party performance or specifically identified ensemble adaptation. A continuous mehfil or medley counts once; titles about saints and source singers are not current performer credits. Distinct named works or separately identified mehfil programmes. Boilerplate descriptions repeat other titles and 2023 tags; actual titles/current performers retained without treating every boilerplate item as another recording.	false	false	false
Chand Afzal Qadri and party	Best Hamd | Part-2| By Ustad Chand Afzal Qadri || Famous Qawwal of India	https://www.youtube.com/embed/Ec2aJkc8EvE	Reviewed Qawwali musical recording. Source: Islamic Ahsas. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific actual qawwali ensemble performance; actual singers distinguished from source poets, saints, honorees and publisher. Actual complete hamd passage in the named qawwal-party programme. Part number is not counted as an additional full concert. Video publication: 2022-09-30; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	traditional	unknown	unknown	live	unknown	country:India	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Qawwali musical recording. Source: Islamic Ahsas. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific actual qawwali ensemble performance; actual singers distinguished from source poets, saints, honorees and publisher. Actual complete hamd passage in the named qawwal-party programme. Part number is not counted as an additional full concert.	false	false	false
Sagar Bhatia (Sagar Wali Qawwali) and ensemble	Sanu Ek Pal Chain Na Aave | Sagar Wali Qawwali | Qawwali Song Live Performance	https://www.youtube.com/embed/EF14kqM4gdU	Reviewed Qawwali musical recording. Source: Humara Music. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Actual named qawwali-party performance or specifically identified ensemble adaptation. A continuous mehfil or medley counts once; titles about saints and source singers are not current performer credits. Distinct actual Unke Andaaz, Tu Mane, Sanson Ki Mala, Akhiyan and Sanu Ek Pal ensemble adaptations. Primary caption separates current singer/backing ensemble from Nusrat tribute attribution. No alternate Sanson master counted again. Video publication: 2022-09-16; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	traditional	unknown	unknown	live	unknown	country:India	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Qawwali musical recording. Source: Humara Music. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Actual named qawwali-party performance or specifically identified ensemble adaptation. A continuous mehfil or medley counts once; titles about saints and source singers are not current performer credits. Distinct actual Unke Andaaz, Tu Mane, Sanson Ki Mala, Akhiyan and Sanu Ek Pal ensemble adaptations. Primary caption separates current singer/backing ensemble from Nusrat tribute attribution. No alternate Sanson master counted again.	false	false	false
Chand Nizami and qawwali party	SPIC-MACAY organised Qawwali Performance by Ustaad Chand Nizami and his Qawwals at NPTI Faridabad	https://www.youtube.com/embed/NHVKCQppKXU	Reviewed Qawwali musical recording. Source: National Power Training Institute (NPTI). Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific actual qawwali ensemble performance; actual singers distinguished from source poets, saints, honorees and publisher. Primary NPTI source identifies actual SPIC-MACAY musical performance at Faridabad campus; institute director is honoree/host, not singer. Video publication: 2022-08-31; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	traditional	unknown	unknown	live	unknown	country:India	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Qawwali musical recording. Source: National Power Training Institute (NPTI). Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific actual qawwali ensemble performance; actual singers distinguished from source poets, saints, honorees and publisher. Primary NPTI source identifies actual SPIC-MACAY musical performance at Faridabad campus; institute director is honoree/host, not singer.	false	false	false
Ilahi Sufi Qawwali	Epic Haq Ali Ali by Women's Sufi Qawwali Ensemble Ilahi	https://www.youtube.com/embed/rySoKVz4Bzk	Reviewed Qawwali musical recording. Source: Fanna-Fi-Allah. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific actual qawwali ensemble performance; actual singers distinguished from source poets, saints, honorees and publisher. Actual women’s ensemble Haq Ali Ali performance. Primary artist Bandcamp source places this recording at Sama School in Bali; teaching setting does not make the complete musical performance an instruction video. Fanna-Fi-Allah is publisher/teacher’s ensemble, not the actual women’s group. Video publication: 2022-07-03; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	traditional	unknown	unknown	live	unknown	country:Indonesia	supported	Recording/context source Recording/context source Recording/context source	Reviewed Qawwali musical recording. Source: Fanna-Fi-Allah. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific actual qawwali ensemble performance; actual singers distinguished from source poets, saints, honorees and publisher. Actual women’s ensemble Haq Ali Ali performance. Primary artist Bandcamp source places this recording at Sama School in Bali; teaching setting does not make the complete musical performance an instruction video. Fanna-Fi-Allah is publisher/teacher’s ensemble, not the actual women’s group.	false	false	false
Ghulam Sabir; Ghulam Waris; Nizami Brothers party	Allah Hu|Qawwal Nizami Brothers|Live concert 2022|Sufi Night	https://www.youtube.com/embed/BMbcWBy40qY	Reviewed Qawwali musical recording. Source: Nizami Brothers. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific actual qawwali ensemble performance; actual singers distinguished from source poets, saints, honorees and publisher. Source full credits or own channel identify actual Ghulam Sabir/Ghulam Waris party. Russian performance is diaspora concert practice, not birthplace inference. Video publication: 2022-05-01; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	traditional	unknown	unknown	live	unknown	country:India	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Qawwali musical recording. Source: Nizami Brothers. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific actual qawwali ensemble performance; actual singers distinguished from source poets, saints, honorees and publisher. Source full credits or own channel identify actual Ghulam Sabir/Ghulam Waris party. Russian performance is diaspora concert practice, not birthplace inference.	false	false	false
Hamsar Hayat and party	Best Qawwali Ever! Nizamuddin Dargah Qawwali | Hamsar Hayat| Hazrat Nizamuddin Dargah | Me&Minion	https://www.youtube.com/embed/xAWCp9HqzJE	Reviewed Qawwali musical recording. Source: ME&MINION. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific actual qawwali ensemble performance; actual singers distinguished from source poets, saints, honorees and publisher. Actual Nizamuddin Dargah musical performance. Vlogger records the performance rather than becoming a singer. Video publication: 2022-01-24; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	traditional	unknown	unknown	live	unknown	country:India	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Qawwali musical recording. Source: ME&MINION. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific actual qawwali ensemble performance; actual singers distinguished from source poets, saints, honorees and publisher. Actual Nizamuddin Dargah musical performance. Vlogger records the performance rather than becoming a singer.	false	false	false
Nizami Bandhu	हज़रत सय्यद मीरा अली दातार क़व्वाली | Meri Laj Rakhlo Sayyad Meera | Nizami Bandhu | 2021 Qawwali	https://www.youtube.com/embed/y_0Hp6oqQOc	Reviewed Qawwali musical recording. Source: Masha Allah. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific actual qawwali ensemble performance; actual singers distinguished from source poets, saints, honorees and publisher. Source identifies actual ensemble on Meri Laj Rakhlo Sayyad Meera; no unsupported personal lineup. Video publication: 2021-11-25; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	traditional	unknown	unknown	live	unknown	country:India	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Qawwali musical recording. Source: Masha Allah. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific actual qawwali ensemble performance; actual singers distinguished from source poets, saints, honorees and publisher. Source identifies actual ensemble on Meri Laj Rakhlo Sayyad Meera; no unsupported personal lineup.	false	false	false
Chand Nizami Brothers (Nizami Bandhu)	Qawwali Video 2021 - Ishq E Khwaja Gareeb Nawaz - Nizami Bandhu - 809 Urs Special Qawwali	https://www.youtube.com/embed/rVUMmmPHf10	Reviewed Qawwali musical recording. Source: Masha Allah. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific actual qawwali ensemble performance; actual singers distinguished from source poets, saints, honorees and publisher. Distributor explicitly identifies actual Chand Nizami party, not a generic substitution for every Nizami-named group. Video publication: 2021-01-21; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	traditional	unknown	unknown	live	unknown	country:India	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Qawwali musical recording. Source: Masha Allah. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific actual qawwali ensemble performance; actual singers distinguished from source poets, saints, honorees and publisher. Distributor explicitly identifies actual Chand Nizami party, not a generic substitution for every Nizami-named group.	false	false	false
Ghulam Sabir; Ghulam Waris; Nizami Brothers party	नबियों में सबसे अफजल रुतबा मेरे नबी का | Ramzan Special Qawwali 2020 | Gulam Sabir, Gulam Waris	https://www.youtube.com/embed/fPUhv94paeY	Reviewed Qawwali musical recording. Source: ViaNet Islamic. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific actual qawwali ensemble performance; actual singers distinguished from source poets, saints, honorees and publisher. Source full credits or own channel identify actual Ghulam Sabir/Ghulam Waris party. Russian performance is diaspora concert practice, not birthplace inference. Video publication: 2020-04-25; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	traditional	unknown	unknown	live	unknown	country:India	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Qawwali musical recording. Source: ViaNet Islamic. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific actual qawwali ensemble performance; actual singers distinguished from source poets, saints, honorees and publisher. Source full credits or own channel identify actual Ghulam Sabir/Ghulam Waris party. Russian performance is diaspora concert practice, not birthplace inference.	false	false	false
Sakhi Hamid Hussain and party	Hum Jashna Manayege Baba Ka Janamdin Hai - Baba Taj Birthday Song - New Qawwali - Baba Tajuddin Song	https://www.youtube.com/embed/cbw6yowOq78	Reviewed Qawwali musical recording. Source: Taj Gulshan Enterprises. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific actual qawwali ensemble performance; actual singers distinguished from source poets, saints, honorees and publisher. Full caption resolves actual singer for Hum Jashna Manayege Baba Ka Janamdin Hai; Tajuddin is honoree, not recording artist. Video publication: 2020-01-21; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	traditional	unknown	unknown	live	unknown	country:India	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Qawwali musical recording. Source: Taj Gulshan Enterprises. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific actual qawwali ensemble performance; actual singers distinguished from source poets, saints, honorees and publisher. Full caption resolves actual singer for Hum Jashna Manayege Baba Ka Janamdin Hai; Tajuddin is honoree, not recording artist.	false	false	false
Saeed Sabri; Fareed Sabri; Ameen Sabri; accompanying party	Zinda Rehne Ke Liye Teri Qasam | Qawwali by Sabri Brothers | Jashn-e-Adab 8th Poetry Festival 2019	https://www.youtube.com/embed/tmdWluFCNyM	Reviewed Qawwali musical recording. Source: Jashn-e-Adab. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific actual qawwali ensemble performance; actual singers distinguished from source poets, saints, honorees and publisher. Primary Jashn-e-Adab source explicitly identifies actual singers of Zinda Rehne Ke Liye from Sirf Tum. Film repertoire is an actual qawwali adaptation here, not automatic exclusion. Documented performance/session: 2019. Video publication: 2019-05-07; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	traditional	unknown	2019	live	unknown	country:India	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Qawwali musical recording. Source: Jashn-e-Adab. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific actual qawwali ensemble performance; actual singers distinguished from source poets, saints, honorees and publisher. Primary Jashn-e-Adab source explicitly identifies actual singers of Zinda Rehne Ke Liye from Sirf Tum. Film repertoire is an actual qawwali adaptation here, not automatic exclusion. Documented performance/session: 2019.	false	false	false
Nizami Brothers (Tata Steel event ensemble)	Qawalli night #NIZAMI BROTHERS organised by TATA STEEL	https://www.youtube.com/embed/RzKxpZI2bII	Reviewed Qawwali musical recording. Source: aayat 😚😚. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific actual qawwali ensemble performance; actual singers distinguished from source poets, saints, honorees and publisher. Actual named event programme and Chaap Tilak; source does not resolve finer party personnel, so do not invent them. Video publication: 2019-02-01; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	traditional	unknown	unknown	live	unknown	country:India	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Qawwali musical recording. Source: aayat 😚😚. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific actual qawwali ensemble performance; actual singers distinguished from source poets, saints, honorees and publisher. Actual named event programme and Chaap Tilak; source does not resolve finer party personnel, so do not invent them.	false	false	false
Niazi Nizami Brothers	Superhit Qawwali Mere Rashke Qamar Tune Pheli Nazar By Niazi Nizami Brothers	https://www.youtube.com/embed/pOXNWaUMKxs	Reviewed Qawwali musical recording. Source: N.N.B Records. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific actual qawwali ensemble performance; actual singers distinguished from source poets, saints, honorees and publisher. Primary NNB Records actual Mere Rashqe Qamar interpretation. Source-repertoire singer names are not substituted for current ensemble. Video publication: 2018-12-12; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	traditional	unknown	unknown	live	unknown	country:India	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Qawwali musical recording. Source: N.N.B Records. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific actual qawwali ensemble performance; actual singers distinguished from source poets, saints, honorees and publisher. Primary NNB Records actual Mere Rashqe Qamar interpretation. Source-repertoire singer names are not substituted for current ensemble.	false	false	false
Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan and qawwali party	Tanam Farsooda Jaan Para | Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan | Maulana Jami	https://www.youtube.com/embed/XXYcQZI5DZA	Reviewed Qawwali musical recording. Source: Pak Sufi. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific actual qawwali ensemble performance; actual singers distinguished from source poets, saints, honorees and publisher. Actual Tanam Farsooda archive retained. Maulana Jami is poet, not a co-singer; 2018 upload does not make the deceased singer’s recording contemporary. Video publication: 2018-04-07; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	traditional	unknown	unknown	audio	unknown	country:Pakistan	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Qawwali musical recording. Source: Pak Sufi. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific actual qawwali ensemble performance; actual singers distinguished from source poets, saints, honorees and publisher. Actual Tanam Farsooda archive retained. Maulana Jami is poet, not a co-singer; 2018 upload does not make the deceased singer’s recording contemporary.	false	false	false
Hussain Nizami Brothers	QAWWALI | NABIYO ME SABSE AFZAL || HUSSAIN NIZAMI BROTHER`S AT SUNDAR NAGRI 2017	https://www.youtube.com/embed/dNm4nJdT0CQ	Reviewed Qawwali musical recording. Source: A Paji Production. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific actual qawwali ensemble performance; actual singers distinguished from source poets, saints, honorees and publisher. Actual Nabi yo Me Sabse Afzal at Sundar Nagri, source identifies 2017 event. Documented performance/session: 2017. Video publication: 2017-12-30; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	traditional	unknown	2017	live	unknown	country:India	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Qawwali musical recording. Source: A Paji Production. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific actual qawwali ensemble performance; actual singers distinguished from source poets, saints, honorees and publisher. Actual Nabi yo Me Sabse Afzal at Sundar Nagri, source identifies 2017 event. Documented performance/session: 2017.	false	false	false
Ghulam Sabir; Ghulam Waris; Nizami Brothers party	अजमेर मेरी मंजिल बगदाद है ढिकाना - (Nizami Brothers) | Qawwali 2017 | Khwaja Garib Nawaz	https://www.youtube.com/embed/z6mbgoKR4ro	Reviewed Qawwali musical recording. Source: Bismillah ( بسم الله ). Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific actual qawwali ensemble performance; actual singers distinguished from source poets, saints, honorees and publisher. Source full credits or own channel identify actual Ghulam Sabir/Ghulam Waris party. Russian performance is diaspora concert practice, not birthplace inference. Video publication: 2017-07-10; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	traditional	unknown	unknown	live	unknown	country:India	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Qawwali musical recording. Source: Bismillah ( بسم الله ). Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific actual qawwali ensemble performance; actual singers distinguished from source poets, saints, honorees and publisher. Source full credits or own channel identify actual Ghulam Sabir/Ghulam Waris party. Russian performance is diaspora concert practice, not birthplace inference.	false	false	false
Sabri Brothers (Jashn-e-Rekhta ensemble)	Chaap tilak by Sabri Brothers at Jashn-e-Rekhta 2016	https://www.youtube.com/embed/AE-VvztfwXg	Reviewed Qawwali musical recording. Source: Jashn-e-Rekhta. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific actual qawwali ensemble performance; actual singers distinguished from source poets, saints, honorees and publisher. Primary festival identifies actual Indian Sabri Brothers at Jashn-e-Rekhta 2016, not the original Pakistani Ghulam Farid/Maqbool party. Documented performance/session: 2016. Video publication: 2016-09-12; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	traditional	unknown	2016	live	unknown	country:India	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Qawwali musical recording. Source: Jashn-e-Rekhta. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific actual qawwali ensemble performance; actual singers distinguished from source poets, saints, honorees and publisher. Primary festival identifies actual Indian Sabri Brothers at Jashn-e-Rekhta 2016, not the original Pakistani Ghulam Farid/Maqbool party. Documented performance/session: 2016.	false	false	false
Ghulam Sabir; Ghulam Waris; Nizami Brothers party	NIZAMI BROTHERS (QAWWALI RATAN AWARDED) RUSSIA TROUP.	https://www.youtube.com/embed/f7qFD-w1l94	Reviewed Qawwali musical recording. Source: Nizami Brothers. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific actual qawwali ensemble performance; actual singers distinguished from source poets, saints, honorees and publisher. Source full credits or own channel identify actual Ghulam Sabir/Ghulam Waris party. Russian performance is diaspora concert practice, not birthplace inference. Video publication: 2016-08-19; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	traditional	unknown	unknown	live	unknown	country:India	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Qawwali musical recording. Source: Nizami Brothers. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific actual qawwali ensemble performance; actual singers distinguished from source poets, saints, honorees and publisher. Source full credits or own channel identify actual Ghulam Sabir/Ghulam Waris party. Russian performance is diaspora concert practice, not birthplace inference.	false	false	false
Chand Nizami Brothers (Nizami Bandhu)	Naaz Karta Hu Kismat Par Apni | Chand Nizami Brother | Khwaja Hai Ali Ki Nishani | Islamic Song 2016	https://www.youtube.com/embed/XWQtjuVtnok	Reviewed Qawwali musical recording. Source: ViaNet Islamic. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific actual qawwali ensemble performance; actual singers distinguished from source poets, saints, honorees and publisher. Distributor explicitly identifies actual Chand Nizami party, not a generic substitution for every Nizami-named group. Video publication: 2016-07-26; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.	traditional	unknown	unknown	live	unknown	country:India	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Qawwali musical recording. Source: ViaNet Islamic. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Specific actual qawwali ensemble performance; actual singers distinguished from source poets, saints, honorees and publisher. Distributor explicitly identifies actual Chand Nizami party, not a generic substitution for every Nizami-named group.	false	false	false

Related genres

Qawwali intersects with ghazal poetry, Hindustani melodic knowledge and other Sufi musical practices while retaining its own ensemble and devotional relationships. Bhajan and kirtan offer useful comparisons around shared participation only when their distinct histories and religious contexts remain clear. Film qawwali and popular fusion can develop separate artistic conventions. For discovery, choose a performance with identified poetry and translation, follow the lead-response pattern and notice how repetition changes meaning. Understanding grows through the relationship between words, listeners and ensemble, not simply through the music's reputation for producing overwhelming emotion.

References and further reading

• Qawwali by Meraj Ahmed and Party — Smithsonian Folkways

Hotspot mushrooms

Qawwali forms a connected Punjab–northern Indian shrine, language and listening landscape, with other Pakistani regional and migrant worlds contributing distinct participation. Broad fields preserve towns and countryside between famous performers’ cities; a separated British diaspora field acknowledges durable adopted practice without treating every concert stop as a new cultural core.

These fields are editorial illustrations of musical affinity and cultural reach, not listener statistics. Radius marks the zero edge of the fade; overlapping fields of this genre combine by maximum.

MuGlobe hotspot mushrooms

ID	Location	Latitude	Longitude	Radius (km)	Strength	Notes
qawwali-punjabi-shared-landscape	Cross-border Punjabi qawwali communities	31.0	73.8	1100	1	Strong rural-urban continuity across a shared poetic and musical landscape.
qawwali-north-indian-shrine-networks	Northern Indian qawwali shrine and listening networks	27.5	78.0	900	0.85	Broad cultural transmission extends beyond a few shrine addresses.
qawwali-sindhi-urban-regional-world	Sindhi and southern Pakistani qawwali networks	25.5	68.5	650	0.8	Regional and migrant participation distinct from the Punjabi core.
qawwali-british-diaspora-world	British South Asian qawwali communities	52.5	-1.5	430	0.55	A separated adopted devotional and listening landscape.