Sanson Ki Maala Mein

\"Sanson Ki Maala Mein\" is a qawwali composition performed by Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan with his ensemble. The track appears as the second selection on Side B of the 1988 album Qawwal And Party, Volume Two. The release features traditional Sufi devotional music rendered in the khayal and qawwali styles characteristic of the Chishti Sabri brotherhood tradition.

The album was issued on 12\" vinyl under the WOMAD Records label. Production details and session musicians beyond Khan’s core party remain undocumented in available sources. The recording captures Khan’s improvisational taans and sargam patterns, accompanied by harmonium, tabla, and chorus responses from his accompanying qawwals. Lyrics draw from Persian and Urdu poetic conventions, centering on themes of divine love and spiritual longing.

\"Sanson Ki Maala Mein\" exemplifies Khan’s vocal technique, blending rapid-fire syllabic permutations with extended melodic phrasing. The track’s duration aligns with the extended improvisational structure typical of live qawwali performances, though precise runtime varies by pressing. The album’s liner notes do not specify recording locations or dates, but the material reflects Khan’s mid-to-late 1980s concert repertoire.

Qawwal And Party, Volume Two formed part of WOMAD’s series introducing global traditional music to Western audiences. The release followed Khan’s rising international profile after collaborations with Peter Gabriel and appearances at WOMAD festivals. Later reissues on compact disc and digital platforms omitted or altered the original vinyl track sequencing. No official music videos or alternate versions of \"Sanson Ki Maala Mein\" from this session have been verified.