The Night of Song - Enhanced Full Performances

The complete collection of live performances from The Night Of Song, a full concert tribute to Nusrat Fateh Ali Khanrecorded at Alhamra Cultural Complex in Lahore on 16th August 2024, the anniversary of Nusrat Sb's passing. Presented by Lahore Jazz Club, this concert is a modern reimagining of the legendary 1996 Night Song album by Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan and Michael Brook, one of the most groundbreaking cross-cultural recordings in the history of sufi and world music.Performed by an eight-piece ensemble led by Mekaal Hasan on guitar, the concert rebuilds these timeless compositions from the ground up, honouring the spiritual depth and devotional intensity of the originals while adding contemporary rock, jazz and fusion arrangements rooted in Pakistani sufi rock. Each performance translates the raw emotional power that defined Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan's legendary live shows through a contemporary sonic identity.🎵 Performances in This Playlist▶️ Sun YaaraChorus and Asthai by Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan. Verses by Shahzad Ali Khan.▶️ Sanson Ki MalaA reimagining of the traditional Bhajan immortalised by Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan. Lyrics and composition: Traditional.▶️ Ni SaiyonChorus and Asthai by Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan. Verses by Shahzad Ali Khan. A Punjabi invocation of longing and surrender.▶️ Tu Mera DilChorus and Asthai by Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan. One of the most emotionally charged compositions from the Night Song album.▶️ Shaman PaiyanChorus and Asthai by Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan. A devotional plea carried by raw vocal intensity and contemporary fusion arrangements.▶️ Tere Bin Nahi LagdaChorus and Asthai by Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan. Verses by Shahzad Ali Khan. A Punjabi declaration of devotion that Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan made immortal.All arrangements by Mekaal Hasan.🎸 Band MembersMekaal Hasan: Guitar | Shahzad Ali Khan: Lead Vocals | Mohd Ahsan: FluteAwais Shabbir: Drums | Sameer Ahmed: Bass | Ali Hassan: TablaKaram Shahbaz: Backing Vocals & Harmonium | Farhan Abbas: Backing Vocals🎧 ProductionAudio Mixed & Mastered: Mekaal Hasan at Digital Fidelity Studios, LahoreLive Sound: Sound Solutions (Engineer: Ehsaan Sonu) | Video: AdhawksVenue: Alhamra Cultural Complex, Lahore (Presented by Lahore Jazz Club)