Abdullah Niazi Qawwal (born 1960) (Urdu: عبداللہ نیازی قوال) is a Pakistani Qawwal.[1] He belongs to the Qawwal Bachchon Ka Gharana of Delhi. He is the eldest son of Manzoor Niazi Qawwal[1][2] (no relation to the Pashtun Niazi tribe).
Abdullah Manzoor Niazi Qawwal | |
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| Background information | |
| Born | 1960 (age 63–64) Karachi, Pakistan |
| Origin | Pakistan |
| Genres | Qawwal |
| Instrument | Harmonium |
| Website | Abdullah Niazi Waqas Niazi Qawwal & Brothers |
Historical background
editAbdullah Niazi was one of the principal Qawwals in Manzoor Niazi Qawwal's group and after the death of Manzoor Niazi Qawwal,[3] he led a Qawwali Group formed with his brothers. In 2015, he branched out with his sons supporting him. His performance style is steeped in Amir Khusro's Kalaam (verses) and has a based on Indian classical music. Abdullah Niazi carries the qawwali performance with a command and virtuosity rarely found in contemporary Qawwals[4] capturing Amir Khusrow's poetry and its musical emotionality in all its subtlety and intensity. Abdullah Niazi Qawwal performs various genres of qawwali music such as Thumri, Khayal, Tarana, Sufism, and Classical. This was all evident in their concert performance at the National Academy of Performing Arts arranged by the All Pakistan Music Conference.[4]
Abdullah Niazi Qawwal is a descendant of Mir Qutub Bakhsh, who was awarded the title of Tanras Khan by the last Mughal Emperor Bahadur Shah Zafar. Tanras Khan was also the tutor in music and court musician of the Mughal emperor Bahadur Shah Zafar.[1][5][2]
Early life and career
editAbdullah Niazi Qawwal learned Qawwali from his late father Manzoor Niazi Qawwal and his late uncle Bahauddin Qawwal.[1]
Abdullah Niazi with his three sons Waqas Ahmed, Saad Ahmed, and Fahad Ahmed are now promoting their family's traditional music. They have performed in South Africa,[1] United States, Canada, Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Dubai, Abu Dhabi,[2] Muscat, India,[6] Bangladesh, Saudi Arabia, Sri Lanka and many other countries.
TV Channels & Recordings
editAbdullah Niazi Qawwal has released many CDs/VCDs and Audio Cassettes. He also has recorded qawwalis on ARY Qtv channel and on Pakistan Television Corporation channel. He has recorded qawwalis on South Africa's Radio Lotus in 1989, Oslo Television in 1991, and on Door Darshan of India. Abdullah Niazi Qawwal also worked with Komal Rizvi in her video song Jhoolay Lal which was released by HMV India in 2013.[7]
Awards
editAbdullah Niazi Qawwal are popular for their performances and they also have received many awards.
| Awards | |||||
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| Association | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipients and nominees | Result | Ref. |
| International Mystic Music Sufi Festival | 2007 | Best Performance | Won | ||
| ARY QTV Awards | 2010 | Popular Qawwal | Won | ||
References
edit- ^ a b c d e "KARACHI: Arts Council audience enjoy Qawwalis (Abdullah Niazi Qawwal)". Dawn newspaper, Published 4 April 2003. Archived from the original on 19 August 2018. Retrieved 17 June 2024.
- ^ a b c Mohammad Abdul Qudoos (20 March 2010). "Pakistani Qawwal against adding pop to Qawwali". Khaleej Times newspaper. Archived from the original on 17 June 2024. Retrieved 17 June 2024.
- ^ "Manzoor Niazi passes away". lalioutloud.com website. 9 April 2013. Retrieved 19 August 2018.
- ^ a b Peerzada Salman (26 May 2013). "Music conference begins with eclectic mix of performances". Dawn newspaper. Archived from the original on 20 August 2018. Retrieved 17 June 2024.
- ^ "Profile of Abdullah Niazi Qawwal". All Pakistan Music Conference website. 23 April 2007. Archived from the original on 27 November 2022. Retrieved 17 June 2024.
- ^ "Abdullah Niazi Qawwal performance in Jaipur Literature Festival". Archived from the original on 2 March 2014. Retrieved 17 June 2024.
- ^ "Let's anallyse: Komal Rizvi's sufi song Jhoolay Lal". The Express Tribune newspaper. 3 January 2013. Retrieved 17 June 2024.