Showing posts with label Farid Ayaz. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Farid Ayaz. Show all posts
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Thursday, July 28, 2011
Khwaja Piya Piya Piya - Munshi Raziuddin at his best
Filled with love and devotion, this is such a superb example of the essence of qawwali. Beseeching Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti (Gharib Nawaz) to colour us in his exact hue. Surely Munshi Raziuddin at his best. ...blown away. lajawab!
note karein kaise 15.40 ke qareeb kitni khubsoorti se tarz aur raag badalti hai
Khwaja Piya, Mori Rang do Chunariya
Rang do Chunariya, Mori Rang do Chunariya
Ayesi Rang do, Rang nahi chhootay
Dhobiya dhoye chaahey, saari umariya
Sun re beer rangrej ke, So mein paanch mohar dun toye
Ayesi chundar rang de, Ke Piya galey laga le moye
Hamri chundariya, piya ki pagardiya, Donon basanti rang de rangiley
Jo tu maangey rang ki rangaii, Mera jogan girvi rakh le rangiley
Bina rangwaye, tohey jaaney na dungi
Jo mujhay daikhta hai, Nam tera laita hai.............
Saturday, June 4, 2011
Ganj-e-Shakar Ke Laal Nizamuddin
From amongst the treasures left behind by Amir Khusrau, this is one kalam that is especially dear to my heart.
The following two renditions were added today to this older post:
1. By the full 11.09 min version Nizami brothers
2. A clip of the more classical rendition by Farid Ayaz from Sufi Eternal Vol 2.
this (full) version may be downloaded here: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/sufieternalvol2
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The following is a shorter recital from the mehfil in Ottawa which was hosted by our friends Dr. Arshad Saeed, Javed Somra & Mustafa Hamid.
Ganj-e-Shakar Key Laal Nijamuddin
If any of you would like to share anything to do with Hazrat Moinuddin Chishti, Hazrat Nizamuddin Aulia, Hazrat Fariduddin Chishti or the Chishti order of sufis I'd be very interested to hear more.
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Sazad Barshan-e-to Alam Panahi
Nizamuddin Mehboob e Illahi
Ganj-e-Shakar Laal Nijamuddin
Chisht Nagar Mein Bhaag Rachayo
Khwaja Moinuddin, Khwaja Qutabuddin
Prem Ke Rung Ki Rain Chardhaiyo
Dhan Dhan Bhaag, Unkey Mori Sajni
Jin Aiyso Sundar Preetam Payo
Pir Nijamuddin, Chakar Khilardi
Bayyan Pakard Mora Ghungta Utthayo
Sees Mukhat Haatam Pichkari
Morey Aangan Hori khaelan Aayo
Khaelo re Chishti o Holi Khaelo
Khwaja Nijam ke Bhaes Mein Aayo
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The following two renditions were added today to this older post:
1. By the full 11.09 min version Nizami brothers
2. A clip of the more classical rendition by Farid Ayaz from Sufi Eternal Vol 2.
this (full) version may be downloaded here: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/sufieternalvol2
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The following is a shorter recital from the mehfil in Ottawa which was hosted by our friends Dr. Arshad Saeed, Javed Somra & Mustafa Hamid.
Ganj-e-Shakar Key Laal Nijamuddin
If any of you would like to share anything to do with Hazrat Moinuddin Chishti, Hazrat Nizamuddin Aulia, Hazrat Fariduddin Chishti or the Chishti order of sufis I'd be very interested to hear more.
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Sazad Barshan-e-to Alam Panahi
Nizamuddin Mehboob e Illahi
Ganj-e-Shakar Laal Nijamuddin
Chisht Nagar Mein Bhaag Rachayo
Khwaja Moinuddin, Khwaja Qutabuddin
Prem Ke Rung Ki Rain Chardhaiyo
Dhan Dhan Bhaag, Unkey Mori Sajni
Jin Aiyso Sundar Preetam Payo
Pir Nijamuddin, Chakar Khilardi
Bayyan Pakard Mora Ghungta Utthayo
Sees Mukhat Haatam Pichkari
Morey Aangan Hori khaelan Aayo
Khaelo re Chishti o Holi Khaelo
Khwaja Nijam ke Bhaes Mein Aayo
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Thursday, May 19, 2011
Qawwali at The Noor Cultural Centre, Toronto - Farid Ayaz Ensemble - April 12, 2008
Clip of the finale: MAST QALANDAR
The qawwalis are still ringing in our ears today and what a wonderful time we had that evening at the Noor Centre.
I am sure that it was tremendously rewarding for all of you in Toronto to see people enjoying, feeling the warmth in the companionship with Pakistanis, Indians, Arabs and main stream Canadians listening to classical qawwali.
The qawwals were at their peak and were feeding off the great responsive audience. I must say that many of the listeners were of the zinda-dil variety and helped make the evening such a roaring success. The Noor Centre must be pleased with the outcome of the event as well. Kudos to them for taking on the event and the risk that came with it initially. It is sure to bring them goodwill and more positive feedback. Due to the work of Zahid Khan, Atique and the Noor team of friends you were able fill the hall. That always helps build confidence to arrange other such events in the future.
All around I think it was a real win-win situation for all involved. Bravo!
A big thanks to you all...Mast Qalandars.
AK
The qawwalis are still ringing in our ears today and what a wonderful time we had that evening at the Noor Centre.
I am sure that it was tremendously rewarding for all of you in Toronto to see people enjoying, feeling the warmth in the companionship with Pakistanis, Indians, Arabs and main stream Canadians listening to classical qawwali.
The qawwals were at their peak and were feeding off the great responsive audience. I must say that many of the listeners were of the zinda-dil variety and helped make the evening such a roaring success. The Noor Centre must be pleased with the outcome of the event as well. Kudos to them for taking on the event and the risk that came with it initially. It is sure to bring them goodwill and more positive feedback. Due to the work of Zahid Khan, Atique and the Noor team of friends you were able fill the hall. That always helps build confidence to arrange other such events in the future.
All around I think it was a real win-win situation for all involved. Bravo!
A big thanks to you all...Mast Qalandars.
AK
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
Piya Ghar Aya - Bulleh Shah sung by Farid Ayaz
Baba Bulleh Shah practiced the Sufi tradition of Punjabi poetry. At a time of strife between people of different faiths (Muslims and Sikhs) Bulla was a beacon of hope in Kasoor, Punjab. He believed in peace and resolution of conflict without violence and was equally respected by both faiths.
The recital that you see in the video below is part of the "Spirit of the Sufis" event in Montreal from April 2007.
Piya Ghar Aya from Tasawwuf on Vimeo.
The recital that you see in the video below is part of the "Spirit of the Sufis" event in Montreal from April 2007.
Piya Ghar Aya from Tasawwuf on Vimeo.
Wednesday, June 4, 2008
May Roo ba Roo'ey Yaar Hoo'n
Qawwals:Munshi Raziuddin and sons
Kalaam: Unknown
Posted by Arif Khan on YouTube.com
Another great masterpiece from the great qawwals. Arif Khan sahib posted 5 minutes only, leaving the listeners unsatiated. Please write to him to post the entire qawwali, you may also leave a comment here to the same effect.
Kalaam: Unknown
Posted by Arif Khan on YouTube.com
Another great masterpiece from the great qawwals. Arif Khan sahib posted 5 minutes only, leaving the listeners unsatiated. Please write to him to post the entire qawwali, you may also leave a comment here to the same effect.
Thursday, May 29, 2008
Sakhi Ka Sey Kahoon Mohey Laaj Lagey
The following is a clip from "Spirit of the Sufis" (April 2007 in Montreal).
This Khusrau kalam is so full of love and affection. The Purbi makes it particularly sweet to my ears. Hope you all enjoy it.
Sakhi Ka Sey Kahoon Mohey Laaj Lagey from Tasawwuf on Vimeo.
This Khusrau kalam is so full of love and affection. The Purbi makes it particularly sweet to my ears. Hope you all enjoy it.
Sakhi Ka Sey Kahoon Mohey Laaj Lagey from Tasawwuf on Vimeo.
Sunday, May 11, 2008
Sargam is superb!
" I actually liked Farid better than Nusrat because of his strong
classical element. His sargam is superb!" - Durga Bor, Cornell
University, Ithaca NY
The following extract from a recital in Tunis is a good example of what she especially liked about them. I too love the classical element that differentiates them from many other qawwals.
classical element. His sargam is superb!" - Durga Bor, Cornell
University, Ithaca NY
The following extract from a recital in Tunis is a good example of what she especially liked about them. I too love the classical element that differentiates them from many other qawwals.
Saturday, April 26, 2008
Beautiful Alaap to "Merey Baney Ki Baat Na Poonccho"
Sometimes the Alaap to a classical style qawwali is the most beautiful part even though it may not be the climax or be very intense. Here is an example that I really loved. "Merey Baney Ki Baat Na Poonccho" in the praise of Prophet Muhammad PBUH.
Please leave your comments about the kalam (poetry) or the andaaz (style).
Please leave your comments about the kalam (poetry) or the andaaz (style).
Friday, April 18, 2008
Qawali - Kabhee Abshaar Kabhee Phuaar
Attempts to do justice in words to an artistic performance are feeble at best, but I will attempt it regardless. This was the third time that I have been priveleged to listen to Farid Ayaz and Abu Mohammad Qawal and hamnawa in the last 1 year, and every time the experience has been more pleasureable than the last. I must commend the organizers at the Center for a superbly arranged event this time as well.
Farid Ayaz and Abu Mohammad have been able to combine great poetry with great singing to deliver a transportive experience to the listener. However, it is their obvious devotion to the art of Qawali itself, as well as to the poetry and the deeper meanings they are able to convey so simply and beautifully, that makes listening to them such a powerful experience. For a few hours, one is taken away to another place and time, where the realities of our prosaic existence do not intrude, and our minds are soothed by the glorious words flowing around us. And it ends all too soon and we go back to a daily existence that is made perhaps a little more bearable as we think back to the experience and the other places it took us...
I must end on a note of praise for the people of Toronto, who participated in a manner which would have made Khusrau proud...
Farid Ayaz and Abu Mohammad have been able to combine great poetry with great singing to deliver a transportive experience to the listener. However, it is their obvious devotion to the art of Qawali itself, as well as to the poetry and the deeper meanings they are able to convey so simply and beautifully, that makes listening to them such a powerful experience. For a few hours, one is taken away to another place and time, where the realities of our prosaic existence do not intrude, and our minds are soothed by the glorious words flowing around us. And it ends all too soon and we go back to a daily existence that is made perhaps a little more bearable as we think back to the experience and the other places it took us...
I must end on a note of praise for the people of Toronto, who participated in a manner which would have made Khusrau proud...
Qawwali recital in 2007 - "Spirit of the Sufis"
Last year there was a similar Tour of Canada. The four hour event in Montreal was entitled "Spirit of the Sufis". A set of two CDs of this recording was produced with the help of Kabir Cultural Centre. Enjoy listening below:
Farid Ayaz Ensemble, Live in Concert at the Oscar Peterson Concert Hall, Montreal.
A high quality recording. The set of two CDs may be purchased for a price
of CA $20 plus shipping payable by draft or money order to:
Kabir Cultural Centre
472 Grosvenor Avenue
Westmount QC
H3Y 2S4
Canada
Shipping by Canada Post: $5 - Canada, $8 - USA,
Shipping by Mail : $10 - Worlwide
Thursday, April 17, 2008
Saheb Mera Aik Hai
The following is in the true spirit of the sufi and the original qawwali of mystics and saints like Nizamuddin aulia.
Kabir's kalam is alive and flourishing around the world, but rare to be heard in qawwali form. Farid Ayaz has helped to bring it to life in this genre. I feel compelled to mention Munshi Raziuddin saheb as he was Farid Ayaz's ustad and father, without whom a lot of the verses we hear here would have been lost to our ears. Raziuddin saheb passed his love for Kabir to Farid, who continues to be fascinated by his philosophy.
This kalam is reflective of how Kabir's poetry transcends religious boundaries and unites humanity in the Sub-Continent.
I'd like to dedicate this to the late father of my friend Deepak Khatnani who lives in the Canary Islands, Spain and is a serious lover of traditional qawwali. Deepak intended to come to Canada to attend the qawwali recital "Sufi Eternal" but could not do so. Afsos key in key waalid kucch din pehley khuda ko pyarey ho gaye. We share a love for music and sufiana kalam.
We may be from different faiths but our spiritual quest is common, and I'd like to celebrate our friendship here as people do at various dargahs in India and Pakistan.
Listen online here: Saheb Mera Aik Hai
Kabir's kalam is alive and flourishing around the world, but rare to be heard in qawwali form. Farid Ayaz has helped to bring it to life in this genre. I feel compelled to mention Munshi Raziuddin saheb as he was Farid Ayaz's ustad and father, without whom a lot of the verses we hear here would have been lost to our ears. Raziuddin saheb passed his love for Kabir to Farid, who continues to be fascinated by his philosophy.
This kalam is reflective of how Kabir's poetry transcends religious boundaries and unites humanity in the Sub-Continent.
I'd like to dedicate this to the late father of my friend Deepak Khatnani who lives in the Canary Islands, Spain and is a serious lover of traditional qawwali. Deepak intended to come to Canada to attend the qawwali recital "Sufi Eternal" but could not do so. Afsos key in key waalid kucch din pehley khuda ko pyarey ho gaye. We share a love for music and sufiana kalam.
We may be from different faiths but our spiritual quest is common, and I'd like to celebrate our friendship here as people do at various dargahs in India and Pakistan.
Listen online here: Saheb Mera Aik Hai
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
The best qawwali programme ever!! - April 3 - Ottawa
The best qawwali programme ever!!
This was overwhelmingly the comment from the audience who attended the function.The kalaam rendered that evening was scintillating and touched every one's heart. Farid's performance that evening was par excellence and showed that he was responding to the vibes coming from the crowd.The question being asked is "when are they coming back".
Thank you Arif for being part of this great cultural event.Hopefully we can do it on a much larger scale next time.
Javed Somra
This was overwhelmingly the comment from the audience who attended the function.The kalaam rendered that evening was scintillating and touched every one's heart. Farid's performance that evening was par excellence and showed that he was responding to the vibes coming from the crowd.The question being asked is "when are they coming back".
Thank you Arif for being part of this great cultural event.Hopefully we can do it on a much larger scale next time.
Javed Somra
Monday, April 14, 2008
Farid Ayaz - Qawwal friends in Ottawa, April 3, 2008
The honor was all ours to be the lucky ones to host our Qawwal friends in Ottawa once again this year. I’ll have to really search hard for any negative comments as the feedback by 99.99% of the audience was of the shock and awe of the most positive kind. They were asking if the group will be back in Ottawa next year. In fact there was someone who wanted a private mehfil at his home when they are here next time.
Having said the above, I am amongst one of those who thought that we should have had at least one more hour of Qawwalis. Next time we will think of starting early…say at 6 pm.
FYI, we have reliable information that Mustafa was seen doing dhammal at work next day. Perhaps he was still under their magical spell.
Rgds,
Arshad
Listen online: Nagri Wassey Shala
Monday, April 7, 2008
Kabir Cultural Centre presented "Sufi Eternal" - Farid Ayaz Qawwal Ensemble - April 5, 2008
Indeed it reminds me of the verses my "Urdu teacher" in Lahore
often used to sing, now nearly half a century ago:
"Sheikh-ji berahaman sey kiun aap jhigartey hain,
Gar Khuda Qaawey mey rahen to but-khaney mey koun?"
Having lived through two terrible ethno-religious conflicts in my life and
suffered losses in the immdiate family on both occasions, I feel more than
ever that we all need to absorb in our lives the universalist philosophies
of our Indian sages, be they sufis, be they rhishis, be they Hindus,
Muslims or just plain agnostics. Tagore, in a supremely beautiful poem
once compared India's peoples to a vast ocean and said:
"Here Arayans, non-Aryans, Dravidians, the Chinese
The Sakas, the Huns, Pathans and Moghuls have all
Incarnated into the same body".
("Hethay aarjo, hetha onaarjo, hethay drabir chin,
Shok hun dol pathan moghol, eek dehe holo lin")
I think this particular event brought to us the essence of that truth with
the intensity of divine music. Kiran and Arif and all the others who
worked to make this happen deserve not only our thanks but out deepest
appreciation.
Vive le sage Kabir, Jai-Kabir-Zindabad!
Twareque
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S. Twareque Ali, Professor
Department of Mathematics and Statistics
Concordia University
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No words to describe last night's Mehfil-e-Samaa. An evening of pure ecstasy. Hard to descend from "that" high.
May your home be blessed with many more Mehfils
Cheers.
Harji Family
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kamaal kar diya. Dil khol kar hum logon ki khatir ki. Bahut bahut Shukriya. Sushma and I will like to thank Kiran Bahan and you again for a very memorable and beautiful evening. The music was superb and so as your hospitality
Biren
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It was a fabulous event last evening, followed by a most unlikely double-first today, the first time ever that Farid Ayaz Ensemble has sung in a Hindu temple and the first time that the Hindu Temple in West Island has ever had a Pakistani group (and devout Muslims) singing on their premises.
This later event was even more remarkable for the great appreciation from the audience at the temple, the money showered on the artists and the great fraternity displayed by the Sufi artists in all their singing and communication to the audience. Special thanks go to Arif Bhai and Kiran Behan for bringing the artists from Pakistan and bearing the brunt of all the logistics.
Please find an announcement for our next event on KCC website. It is a fascinating and tragi-comic film and seeing it will be time well-spent. I do hope I shall be in town to see it on big screen.
Raghu
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Looking at these images is sending chills up my spine. Can't wait to see the videos.
Deepak Khatnani, Canary Islands, Spain
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Page from the Program Brochure:
Sunday, April 6, 2008
Farid Ayaz Qawwal's 2008 Tour of Canada
Farid Ayaz qawwal, Abu Muhammad and ensemble will be performing in Canada during April 2008. Here are their tour dates and schedule:
Tour of Canada - April 2008
April 3 - 7.00 pm
Orleans Theatre, 255 Centrum Bould., Ottawa
Admission: $30 : Information: 613-692-3017, 613-692-6790
April 5 - 7.00 pm
Oscar Peterson Concert Hall, Loyola Campus, Concordia University
7141 Sherbrook St. W.
Parking: On Loyola campus
Admission: $20 (Seniors/Students), $25, $50 Tickets at www.admission.com Tel: (514) 790-1245
Information: (514) 586-3148, (514) 695-3264
April 7 - 8.00 pm - Farshi Mehfil at Brossard.
Information: (514) 586-3148
April 11 - 8.00 pm
Private Mehfil in the Toronto area.
April 12 - 7.00 pm
Noor Cultural Centre, 123 Wynford Drive,
Tour of Canada - April 2008
April 3 - 7.00 pm
Orleans Theatre, 255 Centrum Bould., Ottawa
Admission: $30 : Information: 613-692-3017, 613-692-6790
April 5 - 7.00 pm
Oscar Peterson Concert Hall, Loyola Campus, Concordia University
7141 Sherbrook St. W.
Parking: On Loyola campus
Admission: $20 (Seniors/Students), $25, $50 Tickets at www.admission.com Tel: (514) 790-1245
Information: (514) 586-3148, (514) 695-3264
April 7 - 8.00 pm - Farshi Mehfil at Brossard.
Information: (514) 586-3148
April 11 - 8.00 pm
Private Mehfil in the Toronto area.
April 12 - 7.00 pm
Noor Cultural Centre, 123 Wynford Drive,
Toronto, Ontario, M3C 1K1 , Phone: (416) 444-7148
April 13 - 8.00 pm
Private Mehfil in the Toronto area.
In order to book your own event on any of the free days between April 6 to April 10 please contact: (514) 586-3148
April 13 - 8.00 pm
Private Mehfil in the Toronto area.
In order to book your own event on any of the free days between April 6 to April 10 please contact: (514) 586-3148
Friday, March 28, 2008
Geet Govind (in Raag Khat) & Qaul Qalbana (Hamd)
Credits: bohotkhoob on youtube
Late Munshi Raziuddin with Fareed Ayaz, Nasiruddeen Saami, Ali Akbar Khan(Tabla), Ghlulam Akram, Abu Mohammad, Sri Indal laljee (sarangi).
Munshiji first presents the Sanskrit Epic Geet Govind in Raag Khat followed by Amir Khusrau's famous Qaul Qalbana hamd in Arabic/Persian.
For the interested, Raag Shahana from the same session can be enjoyed at:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0pXHWP
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UB6xbe
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=clNUay
Late Munshi Raziuddin with Fareed Ayaz, Nasiruddeen Saami, Ali Akbar Khan(Tabla), Ghlulam Akram, Abu Mohammad, Sri Indal laljee (sarangi).
Munshiji first presents the Sanskrit Epic Geet Govind in Raag Khat followed by Amir Khusrau's famous Qaul Qalbana hamd in Arabic/Persian.
For the interested, Raag Shahana from the same session can be enjoyed at:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0pXHWP
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UB6xbe
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=clNUay
Sunday, March 23, 2008
BBC urdu hosts an evening with Farid Ayaz
A one hour qawwali program with Farid Ayaz and brothers. Starts with khabraum raseedah imshub. Climaxes with Sakhi ka say kahoon (starting at the 19th minute). Other qawwalis include khabarey tahiyyur-e ishq sun, mo se bol na bol, and rung.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/urdu/entertainment/story/2006/06/060623_fareed_ayaz_video.shtml
http://www.bbc.co.uk/urdu/entertainment/story/2006/06/060623_fareed_ayaz_video.shtml
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