23/09/2024
Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan's legendary voice returns with the posthumous album "Chain of Light", released by Peter Gabriel's Real World Records on September 20. Recorded in 1990, this 41-minute album captures the essence of Khan's mesmerizing qawwali performances, featuring four tracks that transport listeners to his high-energy live concerts.
The album showcases Khan's vocal range and depth, with tracks like "Ya Allah Ya Rehman", "Aaj S*k Mitran Di", "Ya Gaus Ya Meeran", and "Khabram Raseed Imshab". Accompanied by his brother Farrukh Fateh Ali Khan, tabla player Dildar Hussain, and chorus members, Khan's harmonium and vocals create an unforgettable experience.
Peter Gabriel praises Khan's extraordinary talent, saying, "What he could do with his voice was extraordinary." "Chain of Light" reveals Nusrat at his peak, rediscovered in 2021 after being forgotten in warehouse storage. This album solidifies Khan's influence on world music, continuing his legacy through family members like Rahat Fateh Ali Khan.
