Qawwali Mehfil with Buffet Dinner
Hamza Akram Qawwal & Brothers, grandsons of the revered Munshi Raziuddin, have been acclaimed for their riveting interpretations of qawwali, the ecstatic improvisational Sufi vocal tradition.
This award-winning ensemble represents the 26th generation of the seven centuries-old Qawwal Bachon ka Gharana of Delhi founded by Saamat bin Ibrahim, the first qawwal of the subcontinent and principal student of mystic Amir Khusrau.
Hamza has studied with the renowned Naseeruddin Saami, as well as with his uncle, Farid Ayaz Qawwal, he and his brothers Taimoor and Abdul have toured various countries of the world and performed many big festivals of the world.
The ensemble builds a state of ecstasy through rhythmic handclapping, drumming and powerful vocals and performs songs that range from 13th century mystical Persian poems to more recent Punjabi poem and Urdu.
Group Members:
Hamza Akram qawwal - Lead singer harmonium
Taimoor Akram - 2nd lead singer
Abdul Akram - harmonium / Voice
Fattah Ali - Chorus
Waseem Ahmed - dholak
Muhammed Salman - tabla
Ghulam Akram - supporting vocals
Supported by SAMA Arts Network
Entry From 18.00 to 19.00
Dinner starts from 18.30-20.30 (at the rear of the Function Hall)
Mehfil starts from 19.00 hrs
Finish at 00.00