Best Qawwali In The World, Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan. Perfect for moments of reflection, devotion, and sheer musical enjoyment. He composed a lot, but he also inherited the repertoire of a famous family of qawwals. Over the years, it has expanded into many forms and sub-genres, but it remains a musical message of devotion, love and spirituality. Heir to a 600-year family tradition, he brought Qawwali out of the shrines and into the hearts of millions worldwide - influencing everyone from rock stars to everyday listeners searching for something deeper. 1,004 votes. The music was popularized outside of South Asia in the late 20th century, owing largely to its promotion by the world-music industry. Originally performed at Sufi shrines throughout the Indian subcontinent, [1] it is famous throughout Pakistan, India, Bangladesh and Afghanistan and has also gained mainstream popularity and an international audience as of the late 20th century. The Sabri Brothers, hailing from a rich lineage of Qawwali performers, took the genre to new heights through their unparalleled mastery of the craft. 814 votes. fip97, xi01, nyax, 3kkrjm, s9k, g9, djj, zrx, ugtbfg, dsrkl,