Mustt Mustt cover

Mustt Mustt

Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan · 1990

50 min · 11 tracks · ghazal · qawwali

A fusion of traditional qawwali with contemporary sounds, creating an immersive spiritual experience.

Why this album works

'Mustt Mustt' is significant for its innovative approach, bridging traditional qawwali with Western musical influences, leading to widespread acclaim. The album's remix by Massive Attack gained considerable attention and contributed to the global interest in world music during the 1990s.
Best for
steady melodic immersion spiritual reflective moments gradual builds and payoffs
Context
Released in 1990, 'Mustt Mustt' marked Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan's international breakthrough, following his earlier albums that established him in South Asia. This album introduced him to a wider audience, showcasing his unique ability to blend classical Sufi music with modern elements.
Stylistic neighbors
Shreya Ghoshal· Hariharan· Manna Dey

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Mustt Mustt (Lost in His Work) Standout 5:18
  • 2 Nothing Without You (Tery Bina) Standout 5:07
  • 3 Tracery 4:52
  • 4 The Game 5:02
  • 5 Taa Deem 4:50
  • 6 Sea of Vapours 3:58
  • 7 Fault Lines 4:16
  • 8 Tana Dery Na 4:26
  • 9 Shadow 3:08
  • 10 Avenue 4:54
  • 11 Mustt Mustt (Massive Attack remix) Standout 4:27

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