The Saami Brothers, an acclaimed group of vocalists and humble custodians of the Qawwali and Khayaal traditions of Hazrat Ameer Khusrau and Ustad Taanrus Khan Sahab, are set to grace the stage at the South Asia Institute.

Saami Brothers Rivayati Qawwali Concert at South Asia Institute

South Asia Institute

In a rare performance, Pakistani musicians Ustad Naseeruddin Saami and the Saami Brothers join forces with Zeb Bangash to explore the spiritual healing power of khayal music. Ustad Naseeruddin Saami is a distinguished classical vocalist, belonging to a lineage of musicians that spans over 800 years. A master of the khayal and dhrupad genres, Ustad Saami is a revered figure in the Delhi Gharana, known for his profound knowledge of classical ragas and his deep, resonant voice. His contributions to South Asian classical music have made him a living legend, and his performances are not just concerts—they are spiritual experiences that bridge the past and present, connecting audiences across cultural and temporal divides.

Ustad Naseeruddin Saami & The Saami Brothers Featuring Zeb Bangash

Ustad Naseeruddin Saami is a Pakistani classical vocalist of rarely heard depth, power, and presence. He is a master of both khayal (which roughly translates to imagina&on) and qawwali and the very last living practitioner of a mesmerizing and ancient 49-note microtonal vocal scale that dates back over 800 years. Ustad Saami is a revered figure, known for his rich, resonant voice that he implements like a fine-tuned instrument with devastaFng impact. His contribuFons to South Asian classical music have elevated him to living legend status, and his performances are not just concerts—they are spiritual events that bridge past and present, connecting audiences across cultural and temporal divides. Ustad Saami is a skilled teacher, and his two most famous students, the singers Zeb Bangash and Ali Sethi, have helped share his art with new audiences, gaining a beloved and devoted fanbase that spans continents. This first-in-a-lifetime concert will be opened by Zeb Bangash, a Pakistani pop superstar who, under Ustad Saami’s watchful eye, will be debuting a khayal. Ustad Saami will then be joined by the Saami Brothers, his talented sons, who continue the family's musical legacy, for a program of khayal as well as their rarely heard form of qawwal.

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Ustad Naseeruddin Saami & Sons with Special Guest Zeb Bangash

Flushing Town Hall

Join us for an evening of powerful Sufi voices & rhythms with Saami Brothers Qawwali group.

Saami Brothers

Jul 25, 2025

Saami Brothers Rivayati Qawwali Concert at South Asia Institute

Apr 6, 2025

Ustad Naseeruddin Saami & The Saami Brothers Featuring Zeb Bangash

Saami Brothers