Shukriya

Khan, Sukhawat Ali
Self-Release
World | Aug 2007

Reviews

Decca
Reviewed 2008-02-22
(Pronounced sue-ka-vat). Indian classical in various styles including ragas, Sufi Qawwali, folk, and ghazals. He has an emotive, resonant voice and elegant style. Lyrics in Urdu, Farsi, Tabla, English, Punjabi, Hindi.

*1. Slow & elegant w/stately accompaniment. Really beautiful.
*2. Upbeat and swaying /a catchy little wiggle to it. Then slow bits.
*3. Soaring intro to upbeat love song. Almost a Bollywood feel.
4. Relaxed, midtempo and meditative prayer song.
5. Slow, relaxing raga. Meditative and totally calming.
6. Sort of a continuation of #5 but with a beat. Midtempo.
*7. Upbeat folk dance w/great percussion. A light, happy feeling.
8. Chorus intro to modern-sounding midtempo pop folk.
9. Slow and meditative ghazal. Sweeping but keeps its elegance.

Recent airplay

Mustafa
Chai-timeMar 05, 2017
Bhangra Piyar
Music CasseroleApr 13, 2013
Natnarayani (Part 1)
Music CasseroleMay 08, 2010
Barapar
Music CasseroleApr 03, 2010
Bhangra Piyar
The Rent PartyApr 25, 2008

Charting

2008-02-24 — 2008-04-27 Reggae/World
Week EndingAirplays
Apr 27 2
Apr 20 2
Mar 23 3
Mar 9 2
Mar 2 2

Track listing

1. Mustafa
2. Barapar
3. Chori Chori
4. Tarana
5. Natnarayani (Part 1)
6. Natnarayani (Part 2)
7. Bhangra Piyar
8. Ajameri
9. Rasana