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Poster: Ustad Salamat Ali Khan

Object

Poster

Production date

3/8/1989

Object number

1989.297

Physical Description

Poster for a performance at Hackney Empire by Ustad Salamat Ali Khan, a famous qawwl from Pakistan.

Qawwali is a form of Sufi Islamic devotional music. The lyrics are based on medieval Sufi poems that often use images of romantic love to express deep faith.

Material

Paper

Dimension

Height: 740mm
Width: 980mm

On display?

No

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New Variety presents
Hackney’s 2nd Preformers Festival
1st – 13th August
Ustad Salamat
Ali Khan
& Sharafat Ali Khan & Esemble
Thursday 3rd August
Hackney Empire Theatre