The Art Behind the Sound

Experience a guided exploration of the musical and poetic architecture of Allah Hoo. Uncover the layers of rhythm, melody, and phrasing that reveal Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan’s artistic genius and devotional precision.

When Music Becomes Devotion

See how sound, emotion, and faith intertwine to create music that transcends boundaries. Understand how Nusrat transformed divine remembrance into a timeless expression of love and surrender.

Connecting Through Music

Discover how Allah Hoo speaks to listeners across generations and backgrounds. Learn how its beauty, energy, and emotion invite each listener into a shared human experience of joy and reflection.

Experience What Most Listeners Miss

You’ve felt the power of qawwali, from the emotion, the devotion to the energy that lifts the soul. But few truly understand the structure, meaning, and artistry that make this music so transcendent. This course will take you behind the sound. You’ll learn how Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan transformed centuries of Sufi poetry into living, breathing devotion and how rhythm, repetition, and improvisation turn words into worship.

Transform the Way You Listen

Before the Course – You hear the music – You feel moved – You enjoy the sound – Qawwali feels mystical After the Course – You understand its form and spirit – You know why it moves you – You connect to its meaning and structure – Qawwali becomes personal and alive

Curriculum

4 Chapters · 8 Lessons

  1. 1

    Course Overview

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Overview: Understanding Ustaad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan and Alla Hoo

  2. 2

    The Performance

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      Allah Hoo Live Performance by Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan and Party (UK, 1992)

  3. 3

    Deconstructing “Allah Hoo”

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      Lesson 1: Understanding Nuances - Introduction to the Course

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      Lesson 2: Prescribed order of Qawwalis in Concert

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      Lesson 3: Traditional Structure of a Qawwali

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      Lesson 4: Transcending Boundaries through the Lyrics

  4. 4

    Conclusion

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      Conclusion: The Beauty and Richness of Qawwali - Listening with New Understanding

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      Final Note: Keep Listening, Keep Discovering

Meet Your Instructor: Sonny Mehta

Hey there! As a professional Qawwali musician and cultural strategist, I am passionate about preserving and evolving South Asian musical traditions. Drawing on decades of performance and study, including the legacy of masters like Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, I aim to share both the technical and spiritual depth of this art form.  I created this course as a tribute to Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan and as an invitation for you to listen more deeply. My goal is to help you experience qawwali not merely as performance, but as an expression of devotion, creativity, and connection.  Join me as we explore the meaning and emotion behind “Allah Hoo” and discover how Qawwali can connect hearts, cultures, and communities.

Unlock the Magic of Nusrat's Qawwali

Enroll now to gain exclusive access to the insights and wisdom hidden within Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan's “Allah Hoo”. Let's embark on this musical journey together!

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