How Beautiful

How Beautiful is a qawwali composition performed by Badar Ali Khan. The track appears as the second entry on the album Lost In Qawwali III, released on June 8, 2001. The recording spans 9 minutes and 13 seconds, showcasing Khan’s vocal delivery within the traditional Sufi devotional framework.

The album Lost In Qawwali III was issued by Birdman Records in CD format. The compilation belongs to a series dedicated to qawwali music, a genre rooted in the Sufi tradition of South Asia. Khan’s rendition of How Beautiful aligns with the series’ emphasis on extended improvisational passages and lyrical devotion.

Limited documentation exists regarding the specific lyrical sources or accompanying instrumentalists for this track. The album’s production credits and additional session details remain unverified in publicly accessible archives. The release date and label affiliation are confirmed through commercial distribution records from 2001.

Badar Ali Khan’s contribution to Lost In Qawwali III reflects the broader revival of qawwali in global world music circuits during the early 2000s. The track’s duration and placement within the album suggest a focus on meditative, expansive performances characteristic of the genre.