2Ghazalis traditional Urdu Kalam that flourished under Muslim Culture of Indo-Pak. Hence, Jagjit Singh, being a Sardar Ji, was an considered an eccentric entry into the world of Ghazal. With his exceptional talent and immense hard work, Jagjit Singh raised the genre to unprecedented level across the world. He is still considered the undisputed King of Ghazal of our times and his concerts hugely missed by Ghazal fans across the world.
Momin Khan Momin, the greatest match to Ghalib in his era, whom Ghalib appreciated himself too. Sung by Begum Akhtar who has a soft but poignant voice. This is Momin Khan Momins greatest his compositions.
Mehdi Hassan’s remains the greatest male ghazal singer from Pakistan, who revolutionized ghazal like no other ghazal khawan. His renditions of Faiz Ahmed Faiz’s evergreen ghazals like Gulon Main Rang Bharay are loved and sung even today after many decades of their creation.
Tanya Wells of Seven Eyes Band remains an unusual entry, but fully deserved. As British singer, she spent much time in India to learn Indian Classical, Ghazal, Thumri and Sufi Music from the masters. Her rendition of Mehdi Hassan ghazals got viral on Social Media and with her excellent talafuz [pronunciation] and amazing vocal quality; it remains one of the best ghazals.
Pankaj Udhas rose to fame with his exceptionally soft vocals, perfectly suited to the genre of ghazal signing. Chithi Ayee Hai remains his most well known tracks, which he performs in every live performance abroad.
Ghulam Ali
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