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Sufi Music Heritage Festival Launch – Qawwali with Hamid Ali Naqeebi

9 May 2025

18:30 - 20:30

Mind the Gap

An unforgettable Qawwali Night at Mind the Gap Studios featuring the renowned Hamid Ali Naqeeb to launch the Sufi Music Heritage Festival.

To officially launch the Sufi Music Heritage Festival, we are hosting an unforgettable Qawwali Night at Mind the Gap Studios featuring the renowned Hamid Ali Naqeebi. As one of the leading Sufi Qawwali singers in Pakistan and the UK, he brings a spiritual performance, offering a special opportunity to experience the beauty of this traditional art form.

However, this is not just a performance, it’s an immersive journey into the world of Qawwali. The evening will not only showcase the music but will also provide context and historical insight into each song. Through live commentary, he will guide the audience through the meaning and origins of the pieces performed, making this an educational and engaging experience.

This is a rare opportunity to witness Qawwali in a way that goes beyond performance, it’s an invitation to understand and connect with the spiritual and cultural depth of this art form. Whether you are already a Qawwali lover or experiencing it for the first time, this evening promises to be a celebration of music, heritage, and soulful connection.

6:00pm Doors Open

6:30pm Prompt Start

8:30pm Finish

Ticket Information

General Free

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Venue Details

Mind the Gap

Silk Warehouse, Patent Street
BD9 4SA

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