An immersive evening of Qawwali with the acclaimed young artist.
Experience the soaring voices, hypnotic rhythms and spiritual intensity of traditional qawwali, led by acclaimed young qawwal Chahat Mahmood Ali.
Born into a qawwali-singing family in Faisalabad, Pakistan, Chahat was raised in the tradition and studied under the legendary Ustaad Rahat Fateh Ali Khan.
Accompanied by his ensemble, including his father Mahmood Ali, who has sung with many of the current masters, the powerful vocals, intricate melodies, and deep connection to Sufi poetry create an electrifying and immersive experience
Since making their UK debut in 2023, Chahat Mahmood Ali Qawwal have captivated audiences at some of the UK’s most prominent cultural events, including Southbank Centre, Birmingham Mela, Eid In The Square at Trafalgar Square and Caird Hall in Dundee. Still only 23, he has already been described by the Financial Times as performing “like a master” at the Eid in The Square concert
Prepare to be drawn into an evening of powerful vocals, rhythmic percussion and ecstatic repetition, with qawwali performed in Urdu, Punjabi and Persian. The repertoire pays tribute to some of the great voices and poets of the Sufi tradition, including Baba Bulleh Shah and Miyaan Muhammad Baksh.
From intimate verses to moments of overwhelming musical intensity, this is music designed not simply to be heard, but to be felt.
Come and experience the timeless tradition of qawwali — a musical journey of devotion, poetry and collective celebration.