An evening of traditional Qawwali music at Royal Kashmir in Stoke-on-Trent.
Royal Kashmir is hosting a Qawwali night on Friday 20 November, a night dedicated to the traditional Sufi devotional music of South Asia. If you're not familiar with it, qawwali is a form of spiritual song that builds from a slow, melodic start into something much more intense, with a lead singer and a chorus working their way up to a crescendo. It's music that's meant to be felt as much as heard, and that's exactly what the evening is built around.
The night is billed as 'An Amazing Night of Traditional Qawwali', and the organisers describe it as an unforgettable evening of soulful music and incredible vibes. It's not a concert in the usual sense — it's a full night of qawwali, so the music stays the focus from start to finish rather than being a short set in a wider line-up. If you've never seen it live, it's a good way to get a proper sense of how it works.
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It's taking place at Royal Kashmir in Stoke-on-Trent, so it's right here in the city. The music runs from 9:00pm until midnight, which gives the set plenty of room to breathe and build. If you're planning on coming, keep in mind it's a late one, so you'll want to make sure you've sorted your way home before the night gets going.
