The Nizamuddin shrine in Delhi
1/2. In the first of two award-winning programmes, first broadcast on 成人论坛 World Service, Jameela Siddiqi attends the all-night festival at the cradle of Sufi music, the Nizamuddin shrine in Delhi.
1/2. In the first of two award-winning programmes, first broadcast on 成人论坛 World Service, Jameela Siddiqi attends the all-night festival at the cradle of Sufi music, the Nizamuddin shrine in Delhi.
She attends a special performance by the Nizami Qawwal, the shrines resident musicians, and discovers qawwalis both public and secret. She talks to pilgrims and describes the mystical experience of visiting the shrine.
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The Nizamuddin shrine in Delhi
Duration: 10:09
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Nizamuddin's grave
Jameela Siddiqi visits Sufi master Nizamuddin's grave of the cradle of classical Qawwali.
Duration: 10:12
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Nizami Qawwal
A Qawwali in praise of Ali
- 成人论坛 Recording.
Sufi Music and the quest for enlightenment
Jameela discovers the origins of Sufi music and the Sufi鈥檚 quest of enlightenment.
Duration: 04:18
Sufi Song
We hear a Sufi song about two lovers whose eyes meet. The song has a spiritual message.
Duration: 11:56
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Nizami Qawwal
Our eyes met
- 成人论坛 Recording.
Nizmi Qawwal
Nizami Qawwal invite Jameela to dinner and a private recital of their secret qawwalis.
Duration: 05:53
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Nizami Qawwal
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Nizami Qawwal
unknown
- 成人论坛 Recording.
Mystical experience
Jameela describes the mystical experience of visiting the tomb of Sufi master, Nizamuddin.
Duration: 03:11
Wedding night qawwali
We hear a qawwali about wedding night passion and a strong love between the couple.
Duration: 08:23
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Nizami Qawwal
A wedding song
- 成人论坛 Recording.
Broadcast
- Christmas Eve 2000 23:15成人论坛 Radio 3
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