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A mahfil Sufi gathering in Karachi
At a private recital of qawwalis, Saddiqi talks to one of the performers about the structure of a qawwali group. The qawwali performer explains about the use of percussion and the different instruments, but emphasises the role of rhythm and repetition as the key to move the soul.
She hears multi-lingual qawwali and learns about the affect the music can have on the listener. As well as learning about the controversial relationship between music and Islam.
