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My Take
Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan is, simply put, one of the greatest voices the world has ever produced. As the Shahanshah-e-Qawwali, he took Sufi devotional music far beyond South Asia, collaborating with Peter Gabriel and Western artists while never diluting his roots. What moves me is that you don't need to understand the words; his voice reaches the soul directly. Japan honored him with the Fukuoka Asian Culture Prize in 1996, recognition he richly deserved. Losing him at just 48 in 1997 robbed music of decades more genius. Every time I listen, I'm reminded that singing, at its highest, is prayer made audible.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan
- Name (Japanese)
- ヌスラト・ファテー・アリー・ハーン
- Reading
- ぬすらと・ふぁてー・ありー・はーん
- Born
- October 13, 1948 – August 16, 1997
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Rat
- Origin
- Faisalabad, Faisalabad District, Pakistan
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- singer / composer / music educator / storyteller / recording artist
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- Pride of Performance
- Nigar Awards
- 1996 Fukuoka Asian Culture Prize
- Lux Style Awards
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan born?
October 13, 1948 – August 16, 1997.
Where is Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan from?
Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan is from Faisalabad, Faisalabad District, Pakistan.
What does Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan do?
Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan works as singer, composer, music educator, storyteller, recording artist.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.