Saami Brothers

Qawwali is a form of Sufi devotional music that emerged over 700 years ago, blending Persian, Arabic, Turkish, and South Asian traditions. Rooted in Sufi poetry , its rhythmic intensity and melodic improvisation aim to guide listeners into wajd—a trance-like state of spiritual ecstasy.

Though popularized globally by icons like Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, a more awe-inspiring and ancient strand has been preserved by Pakistan's Saami family.

They are guardians of the Qawwal Bacha Dehli Gharana, a musical lineage founded by 13th-century poet Amir Khusrau.

Masters of a rare 49-note microtonal scale, their legendary performances are deeply moving—each song a portal to something beyond. Even without understanding the lyrics, one can still travel with these remarkable vocalists on a profound sonic journey.