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Pakistani guitarist, composer, and producer Mekaal Hasan—founder of the internationally acclaimed Mekaal Hasan Band—has spent two decades redefining South Asian music by fusing classical Sufi traditions with progressive rock and jazz. In this 14‑minute interview, Hasan explains how his deep dive into Qawwali began, why he’s reimagining Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan’s iconic Night Song, and how his pandemic‑born Rivayat project is preserving Pakistan’s vanishing musical heritage. He also shares a pointed critique of mainstream platforms like Coke Studio, arguing for authenticity over corporate gloss.

Timestamps
00:00 – Intro: Natural continuation or deliberate shift toward Qawwali?
00:15 – First Qawwali foray: 2012 Aga Khan Institute commission of Amir Khusrow kalams
00:50 – COVID‑era Rivayat series: Preserving Lahore’s traditional music; meeting Shahzad Ali Khan
01:45 – Conception of Nusrat tribute: Partnering with Aga Khan Museum to redo Night Song
03:12 – Building the project: Year‑long prep, upcoming tour, and documentary on Night Song’s impact
04:02 – Ghazal vs. Qawwali: Nusrat’s innovation in content, improvisation, and group participation
06:18 – Qawwali as Muslim gospel: Audience interplay and immediacy
07:23 – Nusrat’s compositional legacy: Breaking molds, writing classics, modernizing tradition
09:06 – Tribute authenticity: Why a true Qawwali ensemble is essential—and what mainstream covers miss
11:00 – Expanding Night Song: Seamless integration of new verses and maintaining Nusrat’s spirit
12:00 – Vision for Rivayat: Capturing one‑take, live performances to safeguard generational craft
13:30 – Closing reflections: Balancing heritage preservation with contemporary edge

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