Fareed Ayaz

Ustad Ghulam Fariduddin Ayaz Al-Hussaini Qawwal is a Pakistani Qawwal.^[1] He belongs to Qawwal Bachchon Ka Gharana of Delhi. They are the flag-bearers of a school of music ( gharana ) which also derives its name from the city — Dilli Gharana. He performs various genres of classical music such as dhrupad, khayal, tarana, thumri and dadra.^[2]

Early Life

Fareed Ayaz started his training in classical music his father, Ustad Munshi Raziuddin Ahmed Khan. Their roots can be traced to the family tree of one of the earliest disciples of Amir Khusro.

Career

Fareed Ayaz Qawwal & Brothers are popular for their Sufi performances.^[3] They have performed in the United Kingdom, USA, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Holland, Portugal, Austria, India, Kenya, Nepal, Zimbabwe, Bangladesh, Croatia, Turkey, Morocco, Greece, Egypt, Bulgaria, Tunisia, Belgium, Iran, UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Jordan.

They also perfomred at the Aman ki Aasha organised by Times of India and Pakistan's Jang group.^[4]

References

• Jillani, Shahzad Shah (May 2, 2008). "Spiritualism, culture and art come under one roof at Intl Sufi Music Festival". Daily Times (Pakistan). http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2008\05\02\story_2-5-2008_pg7_33. Retrieved 2008-10-30. 
• "Qawwali night takes listeners back in time". Daily Times (Pakistan). April 9, 2004. http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=story_9-4-2004_pg7_15. Retrieved 2008-10-31. 
• "Spot Light: An esoteric experience". Dawn (Pakistan). August 25, 2002. http://www.dawn.com/weekly/images/archive/020825/images9.htm. Retrieved 2008-10-30. 

• Pandey, Maneesh (2 Nov 2006). "Pak qawwals have Dilli roots". Times of India. http://www1.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/287236.cms. Retrieved 2008-10-30.