Music Today presents Shafqat Amanat Ali’s debut solo album as he embarks on this creative journey where he dons the role of a composer even as he lends his voice to these compositions. This nine-track album has some soul stirring music. It is a contemporary mix of earthy and traditional tones that allow for the freshness of the new. With commendable ease, each track transports the listener to different moods.
Shafqat Amanat Ali – the Rockstar Ustad (A term coined by Bollywood music director Salim Merchant) is the biggest singing sensation to hit the subcontinent in recent times. He is the son of the legendary Pakistani singer Ustad Amanat Ali Khan of Pakistan, making him a part of the 9 generation old Patiala Gharana.
Shafqat Amanat Ali became a name one recognised beyond Fuzon, when he sang the chartbuster Mitwa, for Karan Johar’s Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna. The song became an instant hit and left India wanting more of this power-packed voice. He was also the voice behind the critically acclaimed song Yeh Hausla from the movie Dor, directed by Nagesh Kukunoor. No wonder then, that Shafqat Amanat Ali is extremely popular and highly respected among music lovers and critics alike. His command over the classical idiom and modern music has made him a name to reckon with!!
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