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

In the organizer's words:

Fanna-Fi-Allah brings the timeless tradition of Sufi Qawwali to Berlin for a rare live performance at Festsaal Kreuzberg.

Rooted in the classical South Asian devotional tradition, Qawwali is a powerful musical form built around poetry, rhythm, call-and-response vocals, and the shared energy that grows between performers and audience.

Performed as part of the Sufi practice of sama (spiritual listening), Qawwali is known for its ability to move hearts, uplift, and create an atmosphere of remembrance and presence. Fanna-Fi-Allah carries the music's intensity with the harmonium, tabla/dholak, and chorus vocals, building into trance-inducing cycles that are both celebratory and deeply meditative.

Fanna-Fi-Allah is internationally recognized for presenting Qawwali with devotion, rigor, and respect for the lineage. Their performances offer an immersive experience of this sacred musical art form, welcoming listeners from all backgrounds into a shared space of unity and joy.