Rizwan Muazzam Qawwals
Pakistan
Nephews of the legendary Qawwali maestro Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, brothers Rizwan and Muazzam are the contemporary torchbearers of the rich Qawwali musical tradition that spans five centuries. Performing the distinctive style of Sufi devotional singing together since the late 1990s, Rizwan and Muazzam have developed a devoted worldwide following with their hypnotic live shows and acclaimed albums, including A Better Destiny and Days of Colour. Their twin vocal lines soar and interweave, rising like duelling birds, propelled further by tabla and harmonium. Live performance of Qawwali can be a transformative, deeply spiritual experience, especially if Rizwan and Muazzam are at the controls