Spotify Pays Tribute to Iconic Qawwal Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan

Spotify honors Pakistan’s legendary Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan on the nation’s 76th Independence Day. With a revamped ‘This is Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan’ playlist, Spotify combines timeless classics with modern genres, creating captivating melodies that resonate across generations. Even after two decades, Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan remains a global streaming sensation, ranking as the 4th most streamed Pakistani artist this year. His tracks, like ‘Yeh Jo Halka Halka Suroor Hae’ and ‘Afreen Afreen,’ continue to inspire listeners worldwide. The impact of Khan’s music is profound, evident in the surge of covers and remakes, including modern hits like ‘Lut Gaye’ and ‘Mere Rashke Qamar.’ Young listeners, aged 18-22, enthusiastically keep his legacy alive, comprising 37% of his audience. As Khan’s monthly listeners surpass 5 million, his influence spans continents, resonating in India, US, UK, Canada, and Australia.