Sounds of South Asia: Persian Kalām in Qawwāli
Qawwāli is a centuries-old devotional music tradition that blends Persian, Arabic, and South Asian languages, cultivating exceptional spiritual experiences. Join us as we uncover and translate the Persian lyrics of famous Qāwwali pieces.
Class Information:
Platform: Zoom (classes recorded, live attendance not required).
Prerequisites: None.
Instructor: Muhammad Ali Mojaradi, @sharghzadeh.
Time: 11 AM NYC time, 4 PM London time (tentatively).
Duration: 60-80 Minutes, 10 classes.
Days: Saturdays
Dates: February 25th - April 26th.
Pieces Covered
(List is NOT final, we are taking suggestions)
- Na Man Be-Huda Gird-i Kocha o Bazar Me-gardam
- Tu Karimi Man Kamina Banda’am
- Guftam Ka Rawshan Az Qamar
- Tanam Farsuda Jan Para Zih Hijran
- Manam Mahw-i Khayal-i U
- Har Lahza Bashakl-i Amad
- Name-danam Chih Manzil Bud
- An Roz Kih Ruh-i Adam Amad Babadan
- Ay Chihra-yi Zeba-yi Tu Rashk-i Butan-i Azari
- Ma Ra Baghamza Kusht
- Khabaram Rasida Imshab
- Ma ra ba Ghamza Kusht Qaza ra Bahana Sakht
- Ay Mah-i Alamsoz Az Man Chira Ranjida'i
- Balaghal al-Ula Bikamalihi
- Lam Yati Naziruka fi Nazarin
- And more!