The last living master of the Khayal vocal tradition Ustaad Naseeruddin Saami joins us Live on KEXP alongside his sons Saami Brothers Qawwal. Presenting traditions of khayal and qawwali music, the ensemble share a powerful performance of "Khayal Alaap In Raag Bhairavi" and more. Watch: https://youtu.be/gEAJyNe_t5I | KEXP

We had the privilege of welcoming the legendary ‘Ustad Naseeruddin Saami’ along with his exceptionally gifted sons to A for Aleph for a mesmerizing live session. In this performance, 'Ustad Naseeruddin Saami' delivers ‘Khayal’— an intricate improvisational form that draws upon a vast interplay of ragas. He performs it in ‘Raag Bhimpalasi’, a raga characterized by five ascending notes and seven descending, traditionally rendered in the early afternoon. Recital: Ustad Naseeruddin Saami Tanpura: Ur