Abida Parveen Essentials

A figure of adulation all around the world—not least in her native Pakistan—Abida Parveen is one of the most successful singers in the Sufi tradition. She embraces a variety of styles including Kafi, ghazal and even occasionally Sufi rock like “Maula-E-Kull” and performs in Urdu, Arabic and Persian. Her compelling songs bear a unifying spirituality and her electrifying performances have lead to live versions of chilling tracks such as “Chaap Tilak”.