Qawwali

Qawwali is Pakistan most globally recognised musical gift. PakistaniArt covers the great performers, the sacred gatherings, and the contemporary artists keeping this devotional tradition alive, evolving, and reaching audiences who are hearing it for the very first time.

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An opaque watercolor and ink painting on paper depicts a lively courtly gathering within a white-walled terrace or open courtyard. On the left, a bearded ruler with a prominent mustache sits cross-legged on a large, low, patterned cushion supported by red bolsters. He is dressed in a translucent white jama robe, an ornate red and gold turban, and fine jewelry as he looks toward a performance. Behind him, a standing attendant in a green gown holds a fly-whisk, while in front of his platform, two young boys sit on the floor, one with hands pressed together in a respectful gesture. In the lower-left corner, three male courtiers in turbans sit on the ground with their backs partially turned to the viewer.The right side of the painting centers on the entertainment, where two female dancers perform; one stands elegantly in a yellow and green dress, while another spins dynamically in a pink outfit. They are accompanied by a tight cluster of five female musicians on the far right playing traditional instruments, including a stringed tanpura and a small dholak hand drum. The architectural setting features a white wall adorned with small rectangular niches containing red decorative vessels, alongside an open green doorway on the far right. In the foreground between the ruler and the performers, a careful arrangement of offerings is spread across the floor, featuring small golden containers, a lotus bud, and fresh fruits like oranges and pomegranates.

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An opaque watercolor and ink painting on paper depicts a lively courtly gathering within a white-walled terrace or open courtyard. On the left, a bearded ruler with a prominent mustache sits cross-legged on a large, low, patterned cushion supported by red bolsters. He is dressed in a translucent white jama robe, an ornate red and gold turban, and fine jewelry as he looks toward a performance. Behind him, a standing attendant in a green gown holds a fly-whisk, while in front of his platform, two young boys sit on the floor, one with hands pressed together in a respectful gesture. In the lower-left corner, three male courtiers in turbans sit on the ground with their backs partially turned to the viewer.The right side of the painting centers on the entertainment, where two female dancers perform; one stands elegantly in a yellow and green dress, while another spins dynamically in a pink outfit. They are accompanied by a tight cluster of five female musicians on the far right playing traditional instruments, including a stringed tanpura and a small dholak hand drum. The architectural setting features a white wall adorned with small rectangular niches containing red decorative vessels, alongside an open green doorway on the far right. In the foreground between the ruler and the performers, a careful arrangement of offerings is spread across the floor, featuring small golden containers, a lotus bud, and fresh fruits like oranges and pomegranates.

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