Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Michael Brook - Night Song

The "Night Song" LP by Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan & Michael Brook is released on Real World. The album documents the intensive collaboration between the two musicians and brings together traditional Qawwali vocal art with a modern ambient production approach; the tracklist ranges from meditative moments to rhythmically accented pieces, creating an open space for Nusrat’s extended improvisations. The recordings were produced by Michael Brook; the credits list Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan as vocalist, Michael Brook on the so‑called infinite guitar, as well as numerous guest musicians: Caroline Dale (cello), Dildar Hussain (tabla), Farrukh Fateh Ali Khan (harmonium), Mick Karn (bass), and Robert Ahwai (bass), among others. Brook also contributes keyboards, electronic percussion, and arranging, adding to the sonic plasticity of the music. All tracks were written by Michael Brook and Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, with the exception of the title track, which is credited to Nusrat alone. Musically, "Night Song" connects the ecstatic melodic lines of the Sufi tradition with subtle, often sustained guitar drones, Hammond organ, and electronic textures; the production creates space for dynamic tensions between voice and ensemble. The result is a carefully balanced take on Qawwali that remains committed to traditional elements while opening up new points of entry for an international audience.