Qawwali is a 700-year-old form of that aims to lead both performers and listeners to a state of spiritual ecstasy and union with the Divine. Rooted in the 13th century, it was famously shaped by the Sufi poet Amir Khusrow , who fused Persian, Arabic, and Indian musical traditions. 🎵 Core Elements of a Performance
: Derived from the Arabic word qaul ("to speak"), the focus is on delivering mystical poetry.
: Songs often start slowly and build in tempo and intensity, using rhythmic hand-clapping to create a hypnotic effect.