Dam Dam Ali Ali Kar

Dam Dam Ali Ali (Vol. 9) is a qawwali album by Pakistani vocalist Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, released on January 1, 1991, under Oriental Star Agencies Ltd. The album follows the traditional Sufi qawwali format and features Khan as the lead performer accompanied by his ensemble, including harmonium, tabla, and chorus vocalists. The primary release format was digital media, though physical editions may have circulated in regions with active cassette and CD distribution.

The album opens with the title track Dam Dam Ali Ali Kar, a 21-minute, 42-second composition that exemplifies Khan’s signature improvisational style and devotional intensity. The piece employs the khayal-influenced tarana structure, blending Persian and Urdu poetic fragments with rhythmic bol-banao (syllabic permutations). The recording captures live performance dynamics, with call-and-response exchanges between Khan and his backing vocalists. Instrumental interludes highlight the harmonium’s melodic phrasing and the percussive interplay of the tabla and dholak.

As the ninth volume in a series of similarly titled releases, the album consolidates Khan’s role in popularizing qawwali beyond South Asia during the late 20th century. The track Dam Dam Ali Ali Kar remains a frequently referenced example of his ability to extend traditional Sufi themes into prolonged, ecstatic renditions. The release date aligns with Khan’s peak recording period, during which he collaborated with international producers while maintaining his core repertoire of devotional music.

No comprehensive documentation exists on the album’s full tracklist, production personnel, or alternate editions. The available context confirms only the lead track’s duration, artist credits, and label affiliation. Later reissues or compilations may have repackaged this material under different titles or formats.