Sajna Tere Bina

Sajna Tere Bina is a qawwali composition performed by Pakistani vocalist Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan. The track appears as the second entry on Bandit Queen, Vol. 51, a compilation album released on January 1, 1995 under the label Oriental Star Agencies Ltd. The recording spans 6 minutes and 53 seconds and was distributed in digital media format.

The album belongs to the Bandit Queen series, which features a selection of Khan’s live and studio performances. Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan delivers the track in his signature qawwali style, characterized by improvisational vocal techniques, rhythmic clapping, and harmonium accompaniment. The lyrics of Sajna Tere Bina follow the Sufi poetic tradition, exploring themes of spiritual longing and separation.

Production details for Bandit Queen, Vol. 51 remain partially undocumented. The album was issued by Oriental Star Agencies Ltd., a Birmingham-based record label specializing in South Asian music. The label released multiple volumes in the Bandit Queen series throughout the 1990s, though the specific recording sessions for this track are not publicly verified. The digital release format suggests a later reissue or remaster, as the original recordings likely predated widespread digital distribution.

Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan (1948–1997) achieved international recognition for his contributions to qawwali and fusion projects with Western artists. His work on Sajna Tere Bina exemplifies the emotional intensity and technical virtuosity associated with his performances. The track remains a notable example of his mid-1990s output, a period marked by extensive global touring and collaborative recordings.