About Jewel, Vol. 48
Jewel, Vol. 48 is a digital media release by Pakistani qawwali singer Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan. Oriental Star Agencies Ltd. issued the album on January 1, 1995 as part of its Jewel series, which compiled and remixed Khan’s vocal performances for international audiences.
The release centers on a single composition, Jhoole Jhoole Lal, a traditional Sufi devotional song that Khan popularized through his live qawwali renditions. This volume presents four distinct versions of the track: the Magic Touch remix, the Star Crazy remix, the Junglist Version, and an Instrumental arrangement. Each iteration modifies the original’s rhythmic and textural elements while retaining Khan’s lead vocals. The total runtime and specific production credits for the remixes remain undocumented in available sources.
Oriental Star Agencies Ltd., a UK-based label specializing in South Asian music, produced the album for digital distribution. The release aligns with the label’s broader strategy during the 1990s to introduce Khan’s work to electronic and world music listeners through remixed formats. No physical media editions or alternate track listings for this volume are confirmed.
The original Jhoole Jhoole Lal composition belongs to the qawwali tradition, characterized by its devotional lyrics in praise of the Sufi saint Lal Shahbaz Qalandar. Khan’s rendition, recorded in prior live sessions, served as the foundation for the remixes included here. The album’s reception and commercial performance are not extensively recorded, though it forms part of a larger series that contributed to Khan’s posthumous recognition in global fusion music circuits.
As of the release date, Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan was at the height of his international collaboration period, having worked with artists such as Peter Gabriel and Eddie Vedder. Jewel, Vol. 48 reflects the era’s experimental approaches to blending classical Sufi vocals with contemporary production techniques. The album’s availability in later years depends on digital archives maintained by Oriental Star Agencies Ltd. and affiliated distributors.