Hyderabad’s Warsi Brothers to begin debut qawwali tour of UK
Hyderabad’s Warsi Brothers to begin debut qawwali tour of UK
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Media Source: The Print (India)
Date: 13 April 2026
One of India’s well-known qawwals, the Warsi Brothers, will begin a debut tour of the UK this week that will take in 10 cities and include an educational programme of qawwali workshops. ‘Mystic Voices Tradition: In Praise of Khusrau’ will bring traditional Sufi qawwali to audiences in the UK, starting with the…
One of India’s well-known qawwals, the Warsi Brothers, will begin a debut tour of the UK this week that will take in 10 cities and include an educational programme of qawwali workshops. ‘Mystic Voices Tradition: In Praise of Khusrau’ will bring traditional Sufi qawwali to audiences in the UK, starting with the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) in London on Wednesday. Naseer Ahmed Khan Warsi and Nazeer Ahmed Khan Warsi were honoured at the prestigious Aga Khan Music Awards 2025, when the jury recognised the brothers for their “energetic preservation and onward transmission of the spiritual and musical legacy of Amir Khusrau to multigenerational audiences at the highest level of musical excellence”. “This recognition also comes at a time when traditional music faces challenges from rapid modernisation. Artists like the Warsi brothers help bridge the past and present by presenting authentic, high-quality performances on national and international stages. Their work ensures that qawwali remains vibrant and relevant for younger generations,” stated SAMA.