The Sufi
Sensations
Hamza Akram Qawwal
Taimoor Akram & Abdul Akram
(26th Generation Qawwal Bachon ka Dili Gharana)
(26th Generation Qawwal Bachon ka Dili Gharana)
Hamza Akram & Brothers are among the most influential contemporary custodians of Qawwali, representing the 26th generation of the 805‑year‑old Qawwal Bachon ka Delhi Gharana — the oldest and most prestigious Qawwali lineage in the world. Descendants of great masters such as Ustad Munshi Raziuddin, Ustad Bahauddin, Ustad Naseeruddin Saami, and trained under Ustad Fareed Ayaz & Abu Muhammad, they carry forward a sacred legacy with devotion, mastery, and innovation.
Their mission is to preserve, modernize, and globalize
Qawwali while keeping its spiritual essence intact
Hamza Akram Qawwal & Brothers represent the 26th generation of the legendary Qawwal Bachon ka Gharana, one of the oldest Sufi musical families of the subcontinent. Led by Hamza Akram with his brothers Taimoor Akram and Abdul Akram, the group carries forward centuries‑old qawwali tradition while presenting it with a modern fusion that resonates with global audiences.
Hamza Akram Qawwal & Brothers belong to the centuries-old Qawwal Bachon ka Dilli Gharana, tracing their lineage back to Saamat bin Ibrahim. Born in Karachi (1992), Hamza received rigorous classical training from family elders and maestros including Naseeruddin Saami and Farid Ayaz. The group — Hamza Akram (lead), Taimoor Akram, and Abdul Akram — blends classical qawwali and Sufi poetry with contemporary arrangements, taking their music from intimate shrines to international stages. Their repertoire spans Persian and Urdu Sufi poetry, traditional kalaams, and modern Urdu/Punjabi compositions, delivering spiritual depth with accessible melodies
Qawwali is devotion in motion — a spiritual practice born from the Sufi tradition of Sama (spiritual listening). Poetry becomes prayer; rhythm becomes revelation. Rooted in the teachings of Hazrat Amir Khusro, Qawwali evolved in the 13th century through the assemblies of the Chishti Sufi Order. It is an art form where: Ishq‑e‑Haqiqi (Divine Love) becomes the central theme. Music becomes a vehicle of spiritual awakening. Language, caste, and culture dissolve, uniting people in remembrance. “When the soul hears the divine song, it remembers its origin.” — Rumi
Classical qawwali with modern arrangement
Heavy rhythmic clapping, harmonium, dholak, tabla
Emphasis on spiritual themes: love, devotion, divine connection
Strong vocal improvisation & high-energy live performance
Repertoire includes:
Classical Persian kalams
Bulleh Shah, Amir Khusro, and Sufi poets
Modern Urdu/Punjabi compositions
1. Qayamat Na Dhao – 6:04
2. Kali Kali Zulfon Ke – 4:53
3. Haiderium Kalandaram – 5:45
4. Halka Halka Suroor – 4:01
5. Irham Lana– 7:11
6. Aisa Banna Sanwarna – 6:57
7. Kiyun Khafa Ho – 4:57
8. Jaani Door Gaye– 5:05
9. Peeta hon- 4:58
10. Kehna Ghalat Ghalat- 7:36
(26th Generation Qawwal Bachon ka Dili Gharana)
Lux Style Awards — Best Emerging Talent (2017)
BBC Asian Network recognition for "Most Essential Tune of the Week"
Global acclaim for revitalizing Qawwali with authenticity
The Sufi Sensations