How to get into qawwali
qawwali: Sufi devotional music popular in South Asia northsound.fm covers 22 qawwali artists with curated starting points for each.
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What's the best way to get into qawwali?
Start with Asha Bhosle's "You've Stolen My Heart – Songs From R.D. Burman’s Bollywood". It's one of the most accessible and representative entry points into qawwali.
Who are the best qawwali artists to start with?
Some of the best starting points for qawwali include Asha Bhosle, Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan and Rahat Fateh Ali Khan. Each has a dedicated listening guide on northsound.fm.
What is qawwali?
Sufi devotional music popular in South Asia