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What Makes a Mehfil-e-Sama Special
12 Sept 2026

What Makes a Mehfil-e-Sama Special

Exploring the spiritual structure behind a traditional Qawwali gathering.

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The Instruments Behind the Voice
28 Aug 2026

The Instruments Behind the Voice

A look at the harmonium, tabla and dholak that shape a Qawwali ensemble.

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Life on the Road: Touring Between Dargahs
5 Aug 2026

Life on the Road: Touring Between Dargahs

Notes from months of travel between shrines, festivals and cities.

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Understanding Sufi Poetry in Qawwali
20 Jul 2026

Understanding Sufi Poetry in Qawwali

How classical Persian and Urdu verses shape the meaning of a performance.

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Training a New Generation of Qawwals
2 Jul 2026

Training a New Generation of Qawwals

How the classical style is passed down through years of practice.

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Bringing Qawwali to Wedding Celebrations
15 Jun 2026

Bringing Qawwali to Wedding Celebrations

How a devotional art form finds new life at modern celebrations.

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