Rent Music from Pakistan (1989)
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1h 50min
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Two features. 'Religious and Sufi Music' presents a musical journey throughout the cities and countryside of Pakistan, capturing masters such as Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan and Pataney Khan performing traditional music to crowds of people. Also features 'Music of Baluchistan'.
Religious and Sufi MusicDuring their meetings, those who practice Sufism - mainly Shiites - listen to the poems sung by their masters, the Qhawali. This traditional music, enhanced by new literary and musical elements, has become the most popular genre in Pakistan. Today, masters like Nusrat Fateh Aii Khan and Pathaney Khan are the greatest heirs of his tradition. These artists sing praises to the Prophet and his saints. Through the lands of Sind and Punjab, we meet these artists as they perform in mausoleums, marriages, and festivals.
Music of Baluchistan
The Baloutchi people occupies a vast territory that covers half of western Pakistan. As nomads, the Baloutchis wander in the frontier zones of Afghanistan, the Iranian Khorasan and the Persian Gulf. Early Islamized, they are faithfull to the Sunni Islam in its strict but tolerant form. This film is s a voyage through the lunar landscapes of the planet with long stages by the black makranie ethnic groups on the coast, as well as by the Derviches from the mountains.- Actors:
- Nusrat Fateh Aii Khan, Pathaney Khan
- Directors:
- Yves Billon
- Aka:
- Yves Billon - Music From Pakistan
- Studio:
- Universal Music (UMC)
- Genres:
- Documentary, Music & Musicals, Performing Arts, Special Interest
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