Talk: "What is Qawwali?"

Featuring Sonny K. Mehta, artistic director, Riyaaz Qawwali Qawwali is a genre of music that has been used for centuries to spark religious devotion and bring listeners to a state of spiritual union with God. Traditionalqawwalis are often sung in praise for religious teachers, saints, and scholars. Themes of love, intoxication, and longing are important in this genre. BeforeSinging Together: Qawwali and Gospel, learn more about this rich musical tradition from the artistic director of Riyaaz Qawwali.