9/19/08

Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan - Voice From Heaven

Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan (1948-1997), was a Pakistani musician, primarily a singer of Qawwali, the devotional music of the Sufis. Khan’s genius was to encompass other forms of music, making it accessible to followers of different religions and cultures.

This film,"A Voice From Heaven"( director: Giuseppe Asaro) is a tribute to one of the most beautiful voices in the century.The story interweaves excellent Nusrat performance footage and a rare behind the scene glimpse into Nusrat's life. Interviews conducted with the many friends, artists and producers with whom Nusrat has collaborated with, including Rick Rubin, Michael Brook, Bally Sagoo and the Asian Dub Foundation, tell the story of a man and his music of peace and spiritual love.