Ashina
About Ashina
Ashina is a track by Pakistani classical and Sufi vocalist Shafqat Ali Khan. The composition appears as the fourth track on his self-titled studio album Shafqat Ali Khan, released on April 11, 2000. The album was issued under the American record label Hearts of Space Records in CD format. The track runs for five minutes and eleven seconds.
The album Shafqat Ali Khan showcases Khan’s training in the Patiala gharana, a school of North Indian classical music. His vocal delivery on Ashina incorporates elements of khyal and semi-classical styles, though specific lyrical or melodic details remain undocumented in available sources. Hearts of Space Records, known for ambient and contemplative music, distributed the release as part of its world and sacred music catalog.
Khan, a member of the renowned Fateh Ali Khan–Amanat Ali Khan musical lineage, had previously gained recognition for his contributions to Coke Studio Pakistan and collaborations with international artists. The 2000 album marked one of his early solo projects aimed at Western audiences. No additional production credits, session musicians, or alternate versions of Ashina are verified in public records.