Dam Mast Qalandar - Orchestral Qawwali | Rushil Ranjan | Abi Sampa | The Scottish Chamber Orchestra 

We have a British musician of Sri Lankan Tamil ancestry singing quwwalis in perfect Urdu and Punjabi. And then, we have wars.

my great grandmother was from Scotland. she married a man from Lucknow in the 1920s. they met while they were both studying at Cambridge. they fell in love and married in England, even though my great grandfather’s family did not quite approve of him marrying a Scottish woman at first. my great grandparents lived together in Mussoorie during the tail end of the British Raj. my great grandfather worked as a judge. he passed away tragically young and very suddenly. my great grandmother never remarried or returned to Scotland. her only daughter (my grandmother) moved from Mussoorie, India to Lahore and from there to Dera Ismail Khan, KPK, Pakistan with her husband during the partition while my great grandmother remained in India. she passed away in India a couple years after the 1947 partition. this qawwali, together with the Scottish Chamber Orchestra, are both making me really emotional. I have tears in my eyes. I love this so much. what I wouldn’t give to have one conversation with my great grandparents. what I wouldn’t give to have known what their voices sounded like.

This song was a Tribute to Lal Shahbaz Qalander, A Muslim Sufi buried in Sindh Pakistan. The original song was first sung by Late Noor Jahan at his tomb in 60s or 70s. She was Pakistan Melody Queen most of her life. The tone of that song was just amazing. Nusrat redid it in his own ways of course. Glad so many enjoyed it.

Lover's of Ali Pak let's pray 🙏 for Palestine ❤❤❤❤

As much as Abi Sampa and team deserved that standing ovation at the end, that applause was also largely for Nusrats Immortal composition

That tabla solo was to die for

Imagine this orchestra with the voice of the great Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan

That tabla sequence.....

This should have millions of views! Sublime. What a gift to the world!!

I am happy to say that I was at this show! It was...utterly astounding! If you get the chance, you must see them live...music for the heart and soul!

This is June 2024 and this version of DAM MAST QALANDAR by ABI SAMPA & RUSHIL RANJAN is absolutely amazing, awesome, appreciable, astounding and breathtaking. Solo tabla by Amrit Dhuffer is marvellously melodious, magnificently memorable, magically momentous and mesmerisingly masterpiece. Scottish Chamber Orchestra is spectacular, sparkling and superlative. The singing is singularly soulful, spellbinding, superb, sincere, sweet and simply superhit. The conductor Clark Rundell has done a truly great job. Felicitation to them all. ❤❤❤❤❤

Further proof that Abi Sampa and her merry band are not human beings but are divine beings appearing in the form of musicians.

Notice the conductor bounce, Abi and others smile, the closed eyes, the nods, the claps, everything...the visuals take this song to a different level.

From 10.03 onwards the Audience clapped, standing... For Little over 2.00 minutes. Congrats and Best of Luck to You from India 🇮🇳. Bravo.

As someone whos grown up with NFAK sahabs music engraved in my mind. This the best tribute to him so far. Its a labor of love and Dhuffer ji and his tabla is simply amazing

She is a Tamil from Srilanka The table performance is superb and so is the fusion of eastern and western musical instruments This qawwali comes from Pakistan first sung by maestro Nusrat FatehAli Khan Khan

Dear Abi and Rushil and everyone on stage: This is FANTASTIC! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! for this gift to the rest of us.

I don’t have words to describe my feelings I’ve watched this performance over and over again and still haven’t got enough of it

Even NUSRAT could not have imagined it could be this great! No words...

Celtic sounds (and places) have always felt like home, and I remember thinking when I was a young teenager how similar Celtic & South Asian sounds were. This collaboration is my dream. Serious goosebumps.

ALI ALI (A.S). the name itself is so magnanimous that it makes this qawwali worth listening thousands of times. Great job Abi and the team.

The look of happiness when the tabla solo was happening, truly brings joy to the heart 😊

Bolo Bolo Sakhi Laal Shahbaz Qalandar Mast...♥️♥️ Glad to see non Muslims praising A Muslim Sufi Shahbaz Qalandar ♥️ Shahbaz kre Parwaaz ♥️♥️♥️

The stand out performance performance at this year's WOMAD (2023) Festival in the UK. One hour of pure joy. More please!

What amazes me is that Punjabi isn't the singer's native language, But the performance is just Immaculate. What a musical treat😍😍 P.s - That Tabla Guy 🙌 🙌

Masterpiece.. Ya Maula Ali(a.s)

This bought tears to my eyes, beautiful collaboration. I couldn’t help thinking how the western instruments made the sound calm, whereas I prefer my Qawali wild and raw, but great version nonetheless.

Another beautiful song. I'm always entranced by Abi Sampa's voice along with the tabla. Magnificent ensemble

I have watched this over and over again since yesterday.. It's simply breathtaking and yes i agree one of if not the best tribute to Ustad NFAK ever... Amazing..Hope to experience this live ...

Another masterpiece by Abi, Rushil and the entire Orchestral Qawwali team! Can't get enough of your incredible music. Kudos! 🙌

Great tribute to Legendary Qawaali Singer Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan. He was out of this world.🙏🏻✨🍁❤️

Abi Sampa is from an other world. ❤

This song is a feeling I cannot express in words. I have listened to this Atleast a 1000 times and made everybody I know listen to it. It’s my trance

I can’t stop listening, Im in trance 🤩

Not often but sometimes you hear something and you get sucked into its magic. NFAK is that legend. Abi and these guys have done a true justice to Ustad. Now, I want them with Zain Zoheb to do a project together on all of Ustad's classic. Now that will be a treat to our souls...

Perfection!!! min 7:23 is just WOW !!! greeting from Israel 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Absolutely amazing guys!Love from Brazil ❤️🇧🇷

I witnessed Abi Sampi last weekend at the Roundhouse in London, such an amazing concert and beautifully choreographed. Her singing and musicians were epic.

Beautiful merger of traditional Indian Subcontinent Qawwali and Western orcestra. Freedom for Palestine🇵🇸 from the yoke of racist colonisation🇮🇱 so that people of all faiths can live side by side in peace again☪️✝️🕎🕉⚛

Thanks for giving tribute to Companion of Prophet Muhammad (PUBH) named Syedna Ali (RA).

Yes, another mesmerizing performance by Abi sampa, Rushil and team.

A great applause to the whole ensemble and bravo to those that conceptualised it - an excellent collaboration on all fronts - bellissimo 👌

I am skihhism religion but I like mola ali shaib

I am proud to say that these words are from my land ... and being a Sufi (spiritual), I can relate each and every word to the universe and the divine power ❤

Masterpiece...the diversity of colour in the orchestra and appreciation from the

Hope , You're not lost in the Sea of Humanity, Congrats. Hello from India 🇮🇳. We are Proud of You.

Absolutely beautiful!! ❤!! Traditional Qawwali is mostly focused around “Qaul” which is utterance, words and poetry and here musical elaboration through orchestral arrangement further enhances the emotional and spiritual experience of Qawwali!! Great job!!

" Tu Cheez Badi Hai Mast Mast ", is a nice copy of this... a famous Hindi Film, namely , MOHRA... Congrats 👍👌

Just excellent by this young lady Abi Sampa... and the team... Great tribute to a legend of legends NFAK..... God bless them...

Fantastic rendition of Nusrat’s qawwali. Abi is an excellent singer. Love her voice and the control she has on it.

i really haven't seen a better cover of this kalam amazing vocals and the tabla guy is super talented

Thank you , it is indeed a great tribute to a Muslim Sufi, Lal Shabaz Qalander .🙏

Divine ....the best upcoming guys..the tabla guy is unbelievable 👏 Where's he been hiding is he from India or Britain?? 😳 when is their next performance !! Need to be there ... bless u guys

No one can sing this song or perform this AMAZING song the way Late Nusrat Fateh Ali had, He had the power in His voice & used to sing from His Heart.

Beautifully sung, marvelous job done by musicians. Message of a sufi faqir spreading like fragrance of flowers reaching everyone regardless of faith or belief. Those who understand "Ajj Nahi Kal Sarey Ali Ali Kehn Gay".

Oh my god! I love India and celtic music and together its just the perfect dance between this two cultures!

This was most magnificent profound exquisite sacred performance.💖 I was in total bliss.😌The tabla player blew my mind. The standing ovation showed how everyone felt. Yes. 💕🔥💖🔥💕

AS GOES THE ADAGE--- MUSIC IS THE BEST FORM OF MEDITATION. USTAD NUFAK'S SOUL IS DEPICTED IN THIS COMPOSITION. BRILLIANT RENDERING BRILLIANT SYNCHRONIZATION ABOVE ALL- BRILLIANT DISPLAY OF TABLA. I SALUTE THE TEAM FROM THE DEPTHS OF MY HEART.

Un régal à écouter! C est très savoureux. Bonne continuation à vous tous. Merci. Dans la chaleur du cœur.

A Brit of Sril Lankan origin singing a sufi Qawali with a Chamber Orchestra . Could only be possible in London .

I don't have the appropriate words to express what I feel about this - All the accolades from all the comments before mine and then some; more than that; almost 'miraculous ' almost - Thank you and bless you all who made this happen

Waiting from long time

We are so blessed to have seen them play in a few venues including this festival. The whole team are just so inspiring and uplifting and they well deserved the standing ovation which lasted at least 15 minutes. May their music be shared far and wide to bring peace to the hearts of the listeners. Peace to all beings ❣

Music & poetry from Pakistan keep striking me every time I get in touch with them ... Lots of love ❤

What a masterpiece ! Vocals, orchestra, tabla played is lit 🔥 👌

Magnificent!!!! Beautiful version by this lovely Srilankan girl Abi! Proud of you, well done!!!

That entry of the trumpet at the end just completes the whole song !!!

ಈ ಹಾಡನ್ನು 50 ಬಾರಿ ಕೇಳಿದ್ದೇನೆ ಅದ್ಭುತವಾಗಿದೆ ಕೇಳುತ್ತಲೇ ಇರಬೇಕು ಎನಿಸುತ್ತದೆ

Hello from India 🇮🇳. Congrats and Best of Luck to Abi Sampa....mollion times....

That ovation is for Nusrat and his immortal qawalis

This video deserve millions views ❣️

A divine synchronisation of music, voice, rhythm and deep feelings for Almighty... 🌺🙏🌺

The Mashup I didn't know I needed but now I can't live without 🧡

This was riveting, mesmerising, soul lifting - I'm shook, overcome with emotion and in tears. What an outstanding performance and tribute. Bravo!

Amazing talent! This ’kakaam’ has been sung by many but this girl’s performance is right up there with the best!

It was remarkable performance by the singers and the music players. Hats off.

ABSOLUTELY MINDBLOWING RENDITION. WILL GIVE GOOSEBUMPS TO ALL MUSIC LOVERS. ABSOLUTELY DIVINE.

You Guys Are Amazingly Outstanding, What A Qauwali, What A Music, What A Tabla...Superb...💙💙💙

@7:25 that was mesmorising. It took me to a happy place... wow. 👍

chills , omg what a beautiful performance, they have no idea ,what they have given to this world. thank you.

No words to describe you.just,a soulful song and wonderful your magical performance! ❤

Hello from India 🇮🇳, Congrats

Your music gives so much joy. The shared love in the room at your London concert was on another level to anything I've experienced.

oh man what a combo.....excellent vocals with beautiful orchestra ....loved it, cheers...

Many singers got famous by use of this masterpiece of Nusrat Fateh ali khan. Singers must tell to the people about this sufi song and Nusrat Fateh Ali khan.

Best tabla player and an incredible song!

Incredible, so beautiful, truly a gift to the Universe

I'm such a fan, Abi Sampa. You blow my mind! This is a sublime rendition of this Qawali and, that you are leading this , is just too amazing for words.

The looks of pure joy on the performers faces is priceless - especially the conductor!

Pure majik, The chemistry all came together in this session. Once in a lifetime when everything came together.

Outstanding 👌👌👌..what a phenomenal performance by all the musicians and every team member.. tabla sequence played by the gentleman stole my heart😍😍🙏🙏

Truly remarkable!! Outstanding 👏🏼 Abi Sampa as main vocals.. incredible. Well done to whole team. Well done Vibhati 💖🙏🏼

Powerful vocals. Beautifully arranged and presented and Wow that tabla at Naubat Baajay by Amrit. Just superb !!! 👏👏👏👏👏

Очень, очень красивое кавали ❤!! Великолепно !!!❤️‍🔥

The violin work is amazing

Masha-Allah! I absolutely love it! The contemporary sounds match very nicely with the tabla and qawwali! Great job to all involved! I hope one day you can do chaap tilaak!

The beautiful collaberation of west and east.A lovely performance.Congratulation.I m from pehawer pakistan.

Credit goes to that tabla played guy make the Mehfil very well beats 👍💖👏👏👏👏

So beautifully sung in the most mesmerizing style.

Wow I’m impressed listening this qawali in this way hats off full of respect standing ovation 🙏🙏👍👍👍👍👍🎸🎸🎸🎸💥💥💥🌹🌹🌹🌹👌👌👌👌👌👌👌❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️