Farid Sabri

Qawwali, also spelt qawaali or quwalli, is the devotional music of the Sufis. Originally performed mainly in Sufi shrines throughout what is now India and Pakistan, it has also gained popularity in the mainstream, especially through the work of artists like Farid Sabri (Jaipuri). Qawwali is a vibrant musical tradition that stretches back more than 700 years.The roots of Qawwali can be traced back to 8th century Persia. However, Qawwali in the form we know it today was essentially created by Amir Khusrau in the late 13th century in India.

Farid Sabri is a world famous icon of Indian Classical Music. He has started his musical journey since his childhood. He gave his first performance in front of contemporary Bollywood artists like Naushaad, Majroh Sultanpuri, Saahir, Indeevar etc. He was only 11 years old at that time. Since after that he never turned back. His famous films are Hina, Pardes, Sirf Tum, Uff Ye Mohabbat, Barsaat ki Raat, Abhay, Jana Na Dil Se Door, Indian Babu Desi Ma'm, Ye Dil Ashiqana, Parwana, Love ke liye kuchh bhi karega, Wo tera Naam tha, Sheen, Bhaagmati etc.


Qawwali, also spelt qawaali or quwalli, is the devotional music of the Sufis. Originally performed mainly in Sufi shrines throughout what is now India and Pakistan, it has also gained popularity in the mainstream, especially through the work of artists like Farid Sabri (Jaipuri). Qawwali is a vibrant musical tradition that stretches back more than 700 years.The roots of Qawwali can be traced back to 8th century Persia. However, Qawwali in the form we know it today was essentially created by Amir Khusrau in the late 13th century in India.				Farid Sabri is a world famous icon of Indian Classical Music. He has started his musical journey since his childhood. He gave his first performance in front of contemporary Bollywood artists like Naushaad, Majroh Sultanpuri, Saahir, Indeevar etc. He was only 11 years old at that time. Since after that he never turned back. His famous films are Hina, Pardes, Sirf Tum, Uff Ye Mohabbat, Barsaat ki Raat, Abhay, Jana Na Dil Se Door, Indian Babu Desi Ma'm, Ye Dil Ashiqana, Parwana, Love ke liye kuchh bhi karega, Wo tera Naam tha, Sheen, Bhaagmati etc.
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