The traditional qawwali of the original Qawwal Bacchay Gharana, tracing its lineage to Amir Khusro, is having a remarkable moment on the global stage. Ustad Naseeruddin Saami will receive the prestigious Patron’s Award at the Aga Khan Music Awards being held in London, for his lifelong dedication to preserving the 800-year-old Khayaal tradition. Ustad Naseer Ahmed Khan Warsi and Nazeer Ahmed Khan Warsi, grandsons of the legendary Ustad Aziz Ahmed Khan Warsi Qawwal from the former princely state of Hyderabad Deccan, have also been honoured with the same award.