Nusrat: A Voice from Heaven


1h 20m 1998

Brief Synopsis

A documentray tracing the life and music of Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, the late Pakistani Qawwali singer. Included are interviews with Nusrat and musicians who helped bring his work to Western audiences, explorations of the tradition and philosophy of Pakistani music, and a performance by Nusrat's son,

Film Details

Also Known As
Voice from Heaven, A
Genre
Documentary
Music
Release Date
1998

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 20m

Synopsis

A documentray tracing the life and music of Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, the late Pakistani Qawwali singer. Included are interviews with Nusrat and musicians who helped bring his work to Western audiences, explorations of the tradition and philosophy of Pakistani music, and a performance by Nusrat's son, Rahat.

Film Details

Also Known As
Voice from Heaven, A
Genre
Documentary
Music
Release Date
1998

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 20m

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Miscellaneous Notes

Shown at American Film Institute (AFI) Los Angeles International Film Festival October 21-29, 1999.

Shown at Florida Film Festival (in competition) June 8-19, 2000.

Shown at Slamdance Film Festival (Special Screening) in Park City, Utah January 23-30, 1999.

World Premiere at the 1999 Slamdance Film Festival.

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