Vagherah, by Qwalia

Vagherah

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"It’s hard to use words to talk about certain artistic forces of nature and Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan is one of those. Here we use a sample from a live concert Nusrat did in London. We didn’t use a part where he is singing in a classic Qawwali style but rather, a moment when he is talking."

The deeply emotional, calming and beautiful Vagherah is a high point of the recent Qwalia debut album. Gently building to a magical climax of acoustic guitar, wave-like keys and ecstatic bass, this song comfortably delivers a sense of euphoric peace.

New London based quartet Qwalia, led by drummer Yusuf Ahmed, offer a plethora of influences whilst remaining resolutely itself. Assembled from musicians who play with David Byrne, Joy Crookes, Nubiyan Twist, Frank Ocean, Jordan Rakei, Sampha, Cat Stevens and more; Yusuf is joined by Tal Janes on guitars and vocals, Ben Reed on bass and keyboardist Joseph Costi. Qwalia’s debut album ‘Sound And Reason’ is set for release by Alberts Favourites on 24th March 2023.

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released April 21, 2023

Written by Yusuf Ahmed, Tal Janes, Ben Reed, Joseph Costi, Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan
Produced by Yusuf Ahmed & Tal Janes
Mixed by Alex Kilpartrick
Mastered by Adam Scrimshire
Artwork by Jonny Drop

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Qwalia London, UK

Qwalia is a collective of musicians active in many contemporary musical forces today including Frank Ocean, Sampha, Jordan Rakei, Nubiyan Twist, David Byrne, Joy Crookes, Cat Stevens etc.

Herein lies a wide range of musical aesthetics culminating psychedelic-folk, sophisticated funk, ambient and avant- pop into an engrossing, experimental sound. ... more

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