The greatest modern exponent of traditional Sufi music and probably one of the finest voices you'll ever hear - Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan. Qawwalis are often staged as duels, with two lead singers alternating and trying to outperform each other vocally. The young man with the slightly annoying voice acquits himself satisfactorily, but he can't hold a candle to Nusrat.

My first submission... be gentle

Oh, and if you prefer something a little less traditional, here's the music video for the song: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K6pHyicBbBI . The outrageous over-production kind of ruins the raw emotional impact of qawwali, IMO, but some might find this version more accessible. De gustibus...

Strange that you haven't voted on anything else and this is the first time you ever comment. I hope you are not self linking.

Not a self link. Scout's honor.

killer rap battle!

the annoying little guy "sings" through his nasal cavity, but serves well to 'cleanse the palet' between Ali Khan awesomeness.

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