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The origins of qawwali probably predate the birth of Muhammad. The earliest Islamic scholars discussed the spiritual effects of music, but it was only in the time of al-Gazali (1085-1111) that these principles were refined and codified. These principles were then expanded by the Chisti school of Sufism. It is this order that has been responsible for the propagation of Qawwali in India and Pakistan for the last few centuries.

Homayun Sakhi is known as the "Great Grand Master of Rubab." He'll be performing in Paris on the 4th of May 2009.

Ustad Zakir Ali Khan