Qawwali is comprised of a mere 49 sacred notes passed from generation to generation, and Saami passes tranquilly across them all. With only that framework of notes at his disposal, the master Ustad Naseeruddin Saami has shared a new musical language that is universal, one of invigorated love, rebelliousness and the bravery of kindness.

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Three long, meditative ideals of 49-note microtonal singing (eg astonishing breath control) from Saami's Karachi rooftop with his sons on slowly ecstatic backing. Saami is the last surti master (a less excitable qawwali) and truly one of a kind.

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Muratka

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Houdanny

Hauntingly visceral, this album features droning vocals that seemingly hover endlessly across these microtonal instrumentals that conjure up a very scenic sound. Reminds me a lot of the more dronier moments on Daughter of Darkness. Really captivated by this album!

Standout: Aman (peace)
Favs: Prayer for a saint, true notes
Least fav: n/a

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CheapandLethal

Fairly uninspired

Teddy_Picker

Ustad Saami ponownie tworzy piękne arabskie modły o pokoju. Brzmi to wciąż bardzo dobrze i rozluźniająco.

https://ustadsaami.bandcamp.com/album/pakistan-is-for-the-peaceful

Ustad Saami again created a beautiful Arabic prayers for peace. It still sounds very good and relaxing.