DVD -
60 minutes
This is an depth documentary about the life of the late Qawwali legend
Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan. The film was shot by Jerome De Missolz, who
traveled to various locations to interview Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan and
individuals who knew him.
Part of the documentary takes place in Queens (New York). Later, the
crew travels to Lahore (Pakistan), where the Pakistani star appears in
a live performance, at home companying himself with a harmonium, and
jamming. Later in the video, Peter Gabriel gives an interview,
explaining his relationship with Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan (he recorded
several albums for Gabriel's label). There is also an opportunity to
see Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan working with guitarist and producer Michael
Brook (who produced the popular Mustt Mustt album).
The video also reveals the importance of Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, as an
innovator. He added folk music and improvisation, and he simplified the
classical forms.