Qawwali Night Hosted by Riyaaz Qawwali

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Riyaaz Qawwali
GOSPEL MUSIC FROM INDIA, PAKISTAN, BANGLADESH
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OUR STORY
Riyaaz Qawwali performs the gripping music style
called qawwali, or sufi music. They represent the
diversity and plurality of South Asia. The
ensembles musicians, who are settled in the
United States, hail from India, Pakistan,
Afghanistan, and Bangladesh and represent
multiple religious and spiritual
backgrounds. Trained in eastern and western
classical music, the members have been
professionally performing qawwali for the past
twelve years. With conservative growth and
heightened attention to quality, Riyaaz Qawwali
has performed across the continental U.S., in
Panama and debuted in Europe in 2017.
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QAWWALI MUSIC
Qawwali is a venerable yet refreshing musical
tradition that dates back to the late 13th
century. The word qaul refers to an utterance
(of the prophet) and the first Qawwals (qawwali
artists) repeated these qauls by making them the
subject matter of their qawwalis. Famous among
qawwali artists is the name of Amir Khusrow. He
was a philosopher, an inventor, a gifted poet,
and is mythologically credited to have created
the genre of qawwali. More than 700 years since
Amir Khusrow composed the famous qaul Man Kunto
Maula, Riyaaz Qawwali envisions modernizing the
genre for todays audience, while staying true
to the ethos of qawwali Music.
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Each faith uses music in a beautiful way. South
Asia is no exception. Sikhs use shabad kirtan
as a primary mode of hearing their religious
text. Hindus have a one path dedicated to such
singing and devotion. Muslims, and sufis
especially, use dikr and qawwali as a way to
connect with God.
Hindu Qawwali is an amazing genre of music with
lively rhythmic cycles, gripping melodies and a
unique approach to adding improvisational
poetry. Enjoy Hindu qawwali presented by Riyaaz
Qawwali.
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QAWWALI NIGHT
Whether it is your annual board meeting, a
diversity workshop, or a fundraiser, Riyaaz
Qawwali is available for entertainment and
professional presentations in these settings.
Riyaaz Qawwali has been a popular choice for
gala entertainment at events in the USA and
Europe. Arrange a Qawwali Night and give your
special day a new height with a wide range of
qawwali songs, upbeat music a team that can help
everyone connect to their music.
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FEATURED ALBUMS OF RIYAAZ QAWWALI
Ghazal Music Ishq
Qawwali Music Kashti
Prayer Music Om Namah Shivay
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MAILING ADDRESS
16910 Hidden Treasure, Friendswood TX, 77546
EMAIL ADDRESS Riyaazqawwali_at_gmail.com
TALK TO US
PHONE NUMBER 832-875-4139
WEBSITE Riyaazqawwali.com
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