Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan Albums -

Before the "world music" boom of the 1990s, there was Shahbaaz. This album, recorded in Birmingham, UK, captures Khan at the peak of his traditional power. The title track, "Shahbaaz Qalandar," is a thunderous homage to the Sufi mystic Lal Shahbaz Qalandar. It features the legendary Dholak rhythms of his party and the fierce harmonium of his trusted cousin, Mujahid Mubarak Ali Khan. The album is raw, unadorned, and visceral—a perfect entry point for those wanting to understand the roots of his genius.

Nusrat also composed for Bollywood and Hollywood. These albums are accessible entry points because they are shorter (by Nusrat's standards) and lyrically romantic. Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan Albums

Nusrat had a unique ability to bridge the gap between devotional Sufi poetry and romantic cinema. Before the "world music" boom of the 1990s,