LAHORE: Hadiqa Kiani extends her range of genres as she releases her debut qawwali ‘Jaanay Iss Dil’ in collaboration with Ustad Dildar Hussain, the tabla player of the late Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan.

The qawwali number has been released in collaboration with Sufiscore, a Youtube channel for South Asian music.

“Qawwali is indeed the purest form of music. Having had the opportunity to jump into a genre that is somewhat outside my comfort zone, I have an even greater appreciation for the art that is qawwali. The opportunity to work with Ustad Dildar Hussain, someone who has been an important part of Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan’s entourage was nothing short of extraordinary,” said Hadiqa in a press release.

The singer proves her masterful artistry with her vocal prowess. She showcases her incredible range in the new composition, with poetry selected by Abrar Hussain while verses of numerous classic poets have been incorporated in it.

Jaanay Iss Dil is already trending on YouTube with over 635,000 views in less than two hours of its release.

Published in Dawn, January 26th, 2021