Mystic Garden Gathering

WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION: This interactive singing workshop will guide you through traditional techniques to develop & express emotion through sound. The musical source of Sufi qawwali and most other traditional Indian/Pakistani genres (Bhajan, Ghazal & Classical) is raaga, which is melody defined by sentiment. Exploring the heartʻs subtle feelings is essential to the Sufi path, so come join us for a sweet taste of traditional qawwali training.

BIOGRAPHY: Tahir started studying Indian Classical music at the young age of 14. He had begun learning the tabla. Four years later his undying devotion for this style of music took him to India for his first time. Seeking the yogi’s of the Himalayas and teaching himself Sanskrit, he found that music was his path towards the one.

Studying under vocal masters Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, Pashupati Nath Mishra, Sher Ali Khan, Muazzum Qawwal and various others Tahir embodies the potency of ecstatic devotion. Every day Tahir is devoted to the never-ending knowledge of raga. Through his vast knowledge he’s ability to transliterate the ancient Qawwali songs brings Fanna-Fi-Allah into manifestation. Tahir has been the founder, leader, inspirer and vision holder of the first and only western-based Qawwali party, Fanna-Fi-Allah. His by-lingual education of English, French, Urdu, Punjabi, Hindi and Pharsi is only growing to bring his students and audience to a deeper understanding of Qawwali music. Teaching vocal and music theory for 6 years, Tahir returns to the east, India and Pakistan every year. Where he performs and continues to expand his knowledge with the masters.