Fana Fi Allah - Globally famed Tahir Hussain Faridi Qawwal and Group
is a Canadian–American group which plays Qawwali a form of Sufi devotional music popular in South Asia. Fanna-fi-Allah’s brand was established in the year 2001 which consist of 8 members. Fanna-fiAllah’s founding members have spent over 20 years learning this classical art from some of the greatest masters of qawwali in India and Pakistan. With the blessings of the masters, the ensemble carry the flame of traditional Sufi Qawwali around the world. Fanna-Fi-Allah seek to represent the music in its traditional, authentic form and over the last 18 years they have built a cultural bridge between East & West, embodying a universal message of tolerance that is crucial to our time.
Fanna-fi-Allah’s founding members have spent over 22 years
learning this classical art from some of the
greatest masters of qawwali in India and Pakistan. With the blessings of the
masters, the ensemble carry
the flame of traditional Sufi Qawwali around the world.
Fanna-Fi-Allah seek to represent the music in its traditional, authentic form and
over the last 22 years they
have built a cultural bridge between East & West, embodying a universal message of
tolerance that is
crucial to our time.
They have offered audiences around the world a unique glimpse into the rich and
vibrant culture of
Qawwali, performing at large international festivals and concerts throughout the
USA, Canada, Pakistan,
China, Russia, Europe, Morocco, Indonesia, India and Egypt.
Performance & Featuring
This sacred musical renditions event Fana Fi Allah - Live in Dubai, UAE will be featuring performances from Fana Fi Allah - Tahir Hussain Faridi Qawwal Group The Only Non Asian Qawwal Musicians in the world, performing with Janab Tahir Hussain Farid.
Sacred Sufi Music is the therapy and nourishment of the soul. This is a Sponsorship Proposal for the Fana Fi Allah - Live in Dubai, UAE arranged in the month of May 2023 by the Sullam al Sama. The event focuses on the Evening of Spiritual Wellness, Soulful Renditions for Global Peace and is expected to be visited by [over 1000 + seeking hearts ]. With the support of noble theme, thoughts and intentions , we intend to make this event a huge success and are pleased to invite you to be one of the sponsors for our upcoming event with this proposal.
About Fanna Fi Allah Team
Tahir Hussain Faridi Qawwal
Lead Vocal
Tahir Hussain Faridi Qawwal is the group leader & manager. He has studied under vocal masters Ustad Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, Pandit Pashupatinath Mishra, Ustad Sher Ali Khan, and Ustad Muazzam Ali Khan. He has honed his amazing harmonium skills with Rahat Ali, the first student of Ustad Faruk Fateh Ali Khan. When not on tour, Tahir teaches vocal music & harmonium within the traditional raaga system. He also sings Thumri, Khayal, Kafi & Heer.
Kash Kalandar
Tabla & Vocals
Kash Qalandar is the tabla player of Fanna-fi-Allah. He is a Londonbased Punjabi, and beyond the tablas, he is also a skilled vocalist and harmonium player, Kash has been classically trained since the age of two by his Ustad Tari Khan, and is very deeply influenced by Ustad Dildar Hussain.
Laali Qalandar
Vocal & Clapping
Laali Qalandar has been a key member of Fanna-fi-Allah since 2001. He is a passionate & talented vocalist who has travelled many times with the group to Pakistan and India, studying alongside Tahir with the current qawwali masters.
Salim Chishty
Tabla & vocals
Salim Chishty is well known for his purity of pitch & gamak taans. As well as studying with the qawwali greats, he has also honed his classical vocal skills through years of study with the famous drupad singers – The Gundecha Brothers.
Ali Shan
Lead vocals
Ali Shan has a qawwali clap & chorus that can travel from one village to another. He has a deep devotion to the group. He also studies the rabab with Ustad Humayoun Sakhi of Afghanistan.
Jahangir Baba
Tabla & Vocals
Jahangir Baba has been in the ensemble for more than 15 years. As well as singing qawwali, he is also deeply involved in the genres of Indian Bhajan & Ghazal.
Abrar Hussain
Vocal & Clapping
Abrar Hussain hails from Lahore, Pakistan and is the oldest son of the living legend Ustad Dildar Hussain. He adds powerful giras to the music, enriching the poetic content of each kalam. He leads his own qawwali ensemble in Pakistan during the Fanna off season called - Ustad Dildar Hussain & Abrar Hussain.
AZIZ ABBATIELLO
Whirling
Aziz Abbatiello is a whirling dervish living in between San Francisco and Turkey, active in the Mevlevi Sufi Order. He trains under Postneshin Jelaluddin Loras, Pir of the Mevlevi Order of America. He also studies with Sheikh Sherif Baba, head of the Rifai Marufi Order. He moves into deep trance with Fanna-fiAllah’s music, expressing the connection to the divine through dance.
The Exquisite Experience
Qawwali is a passionate devotional practice in which the fire of divine love (ishq) is ecstatically expressed through the mystical verses of Sufi poets, sung in Urdu, Farsi, Hindi and Punjabi.
The origins of qawwali music date back about a thousand years to the first sufi mystics who came to India. Qawwali has evolved into an immense art form spanning over hundreds of years of poets, languages & musical evolutions.
Honoring Tradition of Sacred linage
Fanna-Fi-Allah have also been blessed to play Qawwali in its
traditional setting at the honoured tombs of
Sufi saints in Pakistan and India, where qawwali originates. These include the sacred
shrines of: Data
Ganj Baksh (Lahore), Baba Ganj-e-Shakar (Pak Pattan), Baba Bulleh Shah (Kasoor), Baba
Lasuri Shah
(Faislabad) and in India at the tombs of Khwaja Nizzam-Ud-Deen Aulia, Amir Khusrau, Pir
Inayat Khan
(Delhi), & Khwaja Mueen-Ud-Deen Chishty (Ajmer).
They have published over 10 albums on music labels Tabaruq Records and Buda Musique
(France).
Their award-winning documentary Music of the Mystics will offer audiences an even deeper
glimpse into
Sufi culture and the beauty of Qawwali.
Why Should You Sponsor This Event?
Sponsoring a music event brings some great exposure to your company and your services. Thousands will see your information. We will work with you to make sure your sponsorship is a success.
SILVER
50,000 AED
Logo Placement
- Name and logo in premium position for all marketing materials (including website, social media, emails, and program cover)
- Color full page ad on the back cover of the program (5" x 8" veical)
- 5x VIP passes to the Festival
- 5x Invitations to reception with Festival Aists
- 5x MC mentions from main stage
- 5x Social media Mentions
- TV Advertisement
- Screen credit on main stage
- Flyer & Posters
- Press Releases
- Sponsors Banner at main stage
PLATINUM
199,000 AED
Logo Placement
- Premium signage placement at all Festival stages
- Name and logo in premium position for all marketing materials (including website, social media, emails, and program cover)
- Oppounity to distribute collateral material and run the marketing campaign of your choice
- Live acknowledgment as Lead Sponsor from select peormances at all conce stages
- Color full page ad on the back cover of the program (10" x 15" veical)
- 50x VIP passes to the Festival
- 20x Invitations to reception with Festival Aists
- 20x MC mentions from main stage
- 20x Social media Mentions
- TV Advertisement
- Screen credit on main stage
- Flyer & Posters
- Press Releases
- Sponsors Banner at main stage
- Official reports
- Festival e-mail signature
- Festival website with hyperlink
GOLD
99,000 AED
Logo Placement
- Premium signage placement at all Festival stages
- Name and logo in Visible position for all marketing materials (including website, social media, emails, and program cover)
- Oppounity to distribute collateral material and run the marketing campaign of your choice
- Live acknowledgment as Lead Sponsor from select peormances at all conce stages
- Color full page ad on the back cover of the program (5" x 8" veical)
- 20x VIP passes to the Festival
- 10x Invitations to reception with Festival Aists
- 10x MC mentions from main stage
- 10 x Social media Mentions
- TV Advertisement
- Screen credit on main stage
- Flyer & Posters
- Press Releases
- Sponsors Banner at main stage
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