Album lore

Ishq, released in 2015 on Riyaaz Qawwali’s own imprint, presents five tracks steeped in the traditions of qawwali, sufi, and ghazal. The album features acoustic arrangements that foreground the devotional and poetic dimensions of these genres, with a focus on vocal expression and minimal instrumental accompaniment. The track "Tujhe Dekhen" stands as an exemplar of the set, blending folk sensibilities with the emotional intensity characteristic of the form.Though modest in circulation, Ishq offers a clear signal from the South Asian devotional canon, serving listeners drawn to authentic, unembellished recordings of sufi and qawwali music. The album’s sparse production and intimate delivery invite close listening, preserving the lineage of acoustic world music traditions.

Album lore

Ishq, released in 2015 on Riyaaz Qawwali’s own imprint, presents five tracks steeped in the traditions of qawwali, sufi, and ghazal. The album features acoustic arrangements that foreground the devotional and poetic dimensions of these genres, with a focus on vocal expression and minimal instrumental accompaniment. The track "Tujhe Dekhen" stands as an exemplar of the set, blending folk sensibilities with the emotional intensity characteristic of the form.Though modest in circulation, Ishq offers a clear signal from the South Asian devotional canon, serving listeners drawn to authentic, unembellished recordings of sufi and qawwali music. The album’s sparse production and intimate delivery invite close listening, preserving the lineage of acoustic world music traditions.