Qawwali has undergone a lot of change in the last few decades. It has
largely moved away from its classical form and there are very few
qawwals who have held on the older tradition. Moreover the length of
each recital has been curtailed to less ten minutes. The old charm of
it is being lost slowly.
Piya More based on raag Khambhavti is filled with elements of classical form. Refrain of Piya More gradually transforms to Khawaja more. There are very verses and this provides a greater flexibility to rendition.
Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan was well versed with the classical form. But he experimented with the form and developed a style of his own. At the same time he performed some qawwalis on compositions of past, including compositions of his father and uncle. Early recordings of his performances reflect this where a much more emphasis is on the kalam being recited.
Second recital is by Ustad Rafeeq Ali Qawwal Murkeyan Wale and Party. This is another lesser known qawwali groups with immense talent. Their recital has a greater continuity and has punjabi verses blended in between which adds to the charm.
Piya More based on raag Khambhavti is filled with elements of classical form. Refrain of Piya More gradually transforms to Khawaja more. There are very verses and this provides a greater flexibility to rendition.
Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan was well versed with the classical form. But he experimented with the form and developed a style of his own. At the same time he performed some qawwalis on compositions of past, including compositions of his father and uncle. Early recordings of his performances reflect this where a much more emphasis is on the kalam being recited.
Second recital is by Ustad Rafeeq Ali Qawwal Murkeyan Wale and Party. This is another lesser known qawwali groups with immense talent. Their recital has a greater continuity and has punjabi verses blended in between which adds to the charm.
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