Woh Hata Rahe Hain Pardah

Woh Hata Rahe Hain Pardah is a qawwali composition performed by Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan with his ensemble. The track appears as the opening piece (A1) on the 1988 album Qawwal And Party, Volume Two, released under WOMAD Records in a 12\" vinyl format.

The recording showcases Khan’s signature vocal technique, blending traditional Sufi poetic themes with the rhythmic and melodic structures of qawwali. The track exemplifies the fusion of devotional lyrics with intricate improvisational passages, a hallmark of Khan’s performances during this period. The album itself forms part of a series that introduced South Asian classical and devotional music to international audiences through the WOMAD (World of Music, Arts and Dance) platform.

Production details for the album remain partially undocumented, but the release aligns with Khan’s broader discography from the late 1980s, a phase marked by collaborations with global labels and increased exposure in Western markets. The vinyl format reflects the era’s distribution trends for world music, often targeting niche audiences through specialized imprints like WOMAD Records.

No additional information exists regarding the specific recording session, accompanying musicians beyond Khan’s standard party (ensemble), or the lyrical attribution for Woh Hata Rahe Hain Pardah. The track’s reception at the time of release is not widely archived, though Khan’s work from this period later gained recognition as foundational to the global popularity of qawwali in the 1990s.