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It was only after his father's death that Nusrat pivoted to the more popular Qawwali format to appeal to the masses, but he never abandoned the classical raag vidya (knowledge of melody).

Influence on subsequent generations

Merged classical Raags with spiritual Sufi lyrics. Key Classical Elements in His Style nusrat fateh ali khan classical

The Voice of Paradise: Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan’s Classical Foundation It was only after his father's death that

Classical Qawwali relies on the rhythmic cycle Tee Taal (16 beats) or Keherwa (8 beats). Nusrat, however, brought in Rupak Taal (7 beats) and the complex Jhaptaal (10 beats) to confuse and delighted the listener. Listen to Tum Ek Gorakh Dhanda Ho ; the chorus enters off the beat in a manner that requires classical training to execute without collapsing the rhythm. This confusion-delay —known as Khatka or Murki —is a hallmark of his classical identity. Nusrat, however, brought in Rupak Taal (7 beats)

Nusrat's musical identity was forged through a 600-year-old family legacy within the (specifically the Qawwal Bachchon Ka Gharana ).