Indeed, magic happens when classic thoughts meet with modern ideas. The same magic can be heard and felt by the heart and soul in “Ghareeb Nawaz”, a sufi kalaam that blends Abida Parveen’s legendary vocals with the musical expertise of Raga Boyz.
Released in collaboration with Sufiscore (sufiscore.com), the premier Youtube channel for South Asian music with a focus on conserving culture and styles, the rockstars of Patiala Gharana ”Raga Boyz” collaborate with legendary music maestro Abida Parveen for a magical ancient classical bundish titled ”Ghareeb Nawaz”. Fusing it into modern day music, this heart touching performance is surely a treat for music listeners as it incorporates the elements and beauty of both genres.
“Ghareeb Nawaz”– is a magical ancient classical bundish fused into modern-day music. The dance performance of Nighat gracefully depicts Abida Parveen’s vocal intonations that will mesmerize the listeners and soothe their senses. Wali Hamid Ali Khan has added elegance to the musical composition of “Ghareeb Nawaz.” The music with its rhythm, harmony, and melody, enchants the senses, enthralls the thoughts, and captivates the mind. The song is conspicuous proof that when experience combines with passion, great things happen. The iconic presence of Abida Parveen merged with the musical insights of the Raga Boyz and Wali Hamid Ali Khan not only reinvents a sufi kalaa for the ages but transcends generations.
Nighat Chaodhry, in a shout-out video ahead of the release, said that the song is an old composition but fused with modern tunes. It is produced and composed by Wali Hamid Ali Khan. Nighat showered words of appreciation and acknowledgment to the soulful voice of Abida Parveen and the musical prowess of the Raga Boyz. Along with Abida Parveen, rendering their vocals are Wali Hamid Ali Khan, Nayab Ali Khan, and Inam Ali Khan. The video is directed by Humza Yousaf and co-directed by Ubaid Ullah Ahmed.
Sufiscore presents Ghareeb Nawaz by Abida Parveen & RagaBoyz
About the Artists
Raga Boyz
Raga Boyz are a popular sufi-rock band from Pakistan featuring Wali Hamid Ali Khan, Inam Ali Khan and Nayab Ali Khan. The sibling trio band performs music of all genres… from Ragas to Rock, from Sufi to Heavy Metal, from Folk to Fusion. The Raga boys, being the sons of legendary Pakistani Ustad Hamid Ali Khan, are the ninth-generation descendants of the celebrated Patiala Gharana family.
Abida Parveen
Abida Parveen is a legendary a Pakistani Sufi singer, composer and musician. She is also a painter and entrepreneur. Parveen is one of the highest paid singers in Pakistan. Her singing and music has earned her many accolades, and she has been dubbed as the ‘Queen of Sufi music’.
Nighat Chaodhry
Nighat Chaodhry is a legendary trained Sufi & Mystique Kathak classical dancer. She started her journey from London and has been active as a professional Kathak dancer for over three decades. She studied ballet and contemporary dance and is at present one of the finest dancer in South Asia.
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