Following a chance encounter with a friend (a half phillipino/ half indian girl with a love for indian folk) and her neighbour by the road side in Tooting, I ended up going to this incredibly fascinating and beautiful Gazal/ Geet folk concert at Jasmin's Hall. The music was really moving, and the crowd was one of a kind- it was mostly attended by uncles with moustaches and top-hats who looked like ancient feudal lords.
The performers sung classic numbers from artists such as Noor Jahan and Mehdi Hassan. I really like Pakistani music, it's so soulful and deep and lyrical. And this event really showed off the richness of thought, character and culture of the South Asian continent. What I thought was really novel and humbling, was the fact that the show was sponsored by Daily Fresh, a local Pakistani grocers and Chicken Cottage. A few photo's and a clip below...
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this lady had a beautiful voice...
Nusrat collaborated with many western musicians including Eddie Vedder and Peter Gabriel..
back in Nusrat's day...
