qawwal

At the introductory performance in Oswego, the qawwal performed a 13th-century number attributed to Khusrau, as well as an 18th-century composition and a contemporary one.

Qawwali Ambassadors Corinna da Fonseca-Wollheim 2011

And, as Muhammad Najmuddin, the eldest of the five brothers who make up his qawwal together with one cousin, admits, "there are mullahs who don't like it."

Qawwali Ambassadors Corinna da Fonseca-Wollheim 2011

Sonically these forms are more similar: the gitano of the flamenkillo is close in tone to the praiseful wails of the qawwal.

Derek Beres: Qawwali Gospel: Where Muslims and Christians Worship As One 2009

But it was Rishi Kapoor's portrayal as the qawwal, Akbar, pining for Tayyab Ali's daughter Neetu Singh that had the audiences dancing in the aisles.

Hindustan Times News Feeds 'Views' 2009

Born in 1962, this young qawwal has an especially distinctive tone and vocal range which in many ways recall those of his illustrious predecessor, whose compositions he often revives.

WeLove-music 2008