Shah e Mardaan Qawwals are set to bring an intercultural, upbeat performance to Kala Sangam.
Formed by a group of family and friends in Bradford and Sheffield, traditional Sufi Qawaali group Shah e Mardaan Qawwals have performed at festivals and events throughout the UK and overseas to great acclaim, including a very special performance in Cyprus for the Turkish Sufi Master Shaykh Nazim.
Traditional Sufi Qawaali music originates from across South Asia, including the Punjab and Sindh regions of Pakistan, as well as the North of India and Bangladesh.
With members aged 18 to 53, Shah e Mardaan Qawwals concerts take the traditional eight hundred year old Qawaali style of singing and present it in a way that will appeal to all music lovers.
Featuring flute, clarinet, saxophone, ney, harmonium, tabla, African djembes and mesmerising singing, a Shah e Mardaan performance is an intense and incredibly upbeat experience.
Shah e Mardaan Qawwals sing in a variety of languages including Urdu, Arabic, Hindi, Punjabi, and Persian. Language won’t act as a barrier though, as Qawaali music has the power to bring people from all cultures and backgrounds together to enjoy the spirit of Qawaali!
This performance will have you dancing on your feet or sat in your seat full of emotion as you get transported into the trance-like spirit of Qawaali.
EVENT DETAILS
Date: Saturday 21 April, 7.30pm
Tickets: £10 Standard, £6 Concession
Box Office: 01274 303340
At: Kala Sangam,St Peter's House, 1 Forster Square, Bradford, BD1 4TY
Book online by clicking here
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