Music of the Mystics: Sufi Qawwali night with Fanna-Fi-Allah

Name: Music of the Mystics: Sufi Qawwali night with Fanna-Fi-Allah
Start: 2026-06-18T19:30:00+02:00
Location: Gloria Theater Köln

Schedule

Thu, 18 Jun, 2026 at 07:30 pm

UTC+02:00

Location

Gloria Theater Köln | Heidelberg, BW

Experience the Timeless Tradition of Sufi Qawwali, Live in Concert
Now in their 26th year of international touring, Fanna-Fi-Allah is one of the foremost traditional Qawwali ensembles in the world today. With thousands of performances across 50+ countries, they carry the living spirit of Sufi shrine music to global audiences, offering a rare and powerful immersion into this devotional art form.
Led by Tahir Qawwal and supported by a masterful ensemble of tabla, harmonium, and choral vocals, the group remains rooted in the classical Qawwali tradition, without fusion, electronics, or pop crossover.
Each performance is a vibrant expression of spiritual passion, featuring the poetry of Sufi saints such as Amir Khusrau and Baba Farid, delivered through powerful rhythms of clapping, soaring chorus lines, and deep, trance-inducing cycles. The atmosphere often includes whirling Sufi dancing and a communal, ecstatic energy that transcends language or belief. Though born in the Sufi Islamic tradition, this music invites all people, regardless of background, into a shared space of unity and divine love.
For those new to Qawwali, this is a beautiful opportunity to witness the tradition as it has been carried for centuries. For longtime listeners, it’s a continuation of Fanna-Fi-Allah’s dedication to preserving and sharing this sacred music with reverence and vigour.