qawwals

Rather, qawwals sing very loudly and forcefully, which allows them to extend their chest voice to much higher frequencies than those used in Western singing, even though this usually causes a more noisy or strained sound than would be acceptable in the West.

The Qawwals and Qawwali « bollywoods most wanted photographerno1 2008

And the qawwals get handsomely paid by the crowds, but more than money the Qawwals to seek the blessiings of the Holy Saint to achieve success in Bollywood or shows all over the world.

The Qawwals and Qawwali « bollywoods most wanted photographerno1 2008

My ancient language lends itself so beautifully to Sufi songs, the Ajmer qawwals like to sing my Hebrew lyrics, he said.

Creating Musical Bridge between Divergent Faiths 2009

To my question how is his music being received in India and Israel, he said, I have performed several times in Israel including at the World Music Festival in May 2004 where Rajistani folk artists, group of qawwals from Ajmer, Israeli artists all come together to bind Judaism and Islam in a joyful celebration.

Creating Musical Bridge between Divergent Faiths 2009

I shot this event and the highlight was the dancing dervesh of Ajmer , whirling kaif that they performed on the beats of the qawwals..

Archive 2009-07-01 photographerno1 2009

I shot this event and the highlight was the dancing dervesh of Ajmer , whirling kaif that they performed on the beats of the qawwals..

Archive 2009-07-01 photographerno1 2009

At the smaller, quieter shrine of Inayat Khan, who took Sufi thought to Europe 100 years ago, qawwals sing every Friday under a glass dome that lets in the darkening sky.

NYT > Global Home 2011

And then there are those who cluster around the latticed walls of the tombs, impervious to the uplifting voices of the qawwals, quietly rocking back and forth in prayer.

The Hindu - Front Page 2010

Both the qawwals and the audience were in heaven and feeding off each other.

Bloggers.Pakistan 2009