Inspired by the works of Sufi Poets like Rumi, Bulleh Shah, Amir Khushrow, Hafiz, and Khwaja Ghulam Faird, Sufi Music is the devotional music of the Sufis. The trance-like melodies of the music are almost like a veneration to God, trying to reach a higher, more sublime spirituality. Qawwali is the best-known form of Sufi music and is most commonly found in the Sufi culture in South Asia spanning decades of performance, still being relevant, and an important pillar when it comes to traditional music.
Lucky for us, for the folks who love Sufi music, our city sure can present a show. Here’s our list of the best of Delhi’s Sufi nights where you can indulge in the mystique and vivacity of this great culture and its music.