Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan & Party

Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan & Party was the ensemble led by Pakistani vocalist Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, centered on traditional qawwali rooted in Sufi devotional poetry. Their sound features Khan's powerful, highly expressive voice leading call-and-response chorus singers, harmonium drones, and layered percussion, with long-form improvisations and dramatic dynamic builds. The group played qawwali in concert and recording contexts beyond strictly religious settings, helping to expose the genre to wider international audiences.