Ali Abbas is a poet, songwriter, composer and acapella vocalist hailing from Punjab, Pakistan now residing in London’s East End. He is the 2010 BritAsia Finalist and his exposure to diversity has allowed him to view the world in a simple statement of his: My religion is Peace, My faith is Humanity and my message is Love.
Ali Abbas is fluent in several languages, Punjabi, English and Urdu, and performs Qawwalis in Punjabi and English. He is heavily influenced by Sufism and mystic poetry, specifically Usted Nusrat Fatah Ali Khan. Ali is the first Punjabi artist to write and perform his work in his native language to a Western audience.
Ali Abbas can be reached on his you tube channel, on Facebook GROUP and PAGE and at his Website.
In both parts of this live interview, Ali performs acapalla in Punjabi and English. The end of Part II features the March 23rd anthem, ‘Inqilab e Pakistan.” Ali is immensely gifted and his pursuing his career through gaining a proper education, then learning of the business of music. He is rare, directed and will go quite far in reaching millions with not only his angelic voice, but his message of peace, love and hope.
He has several intense pieces that speak of his native homeland, Pakistan, titled, ‘My Nation” and “Salutations Upon the Martyrs. Ali speaks of his native language, culture, people, musical career, ambitions and the 2010 BritAsia competition. Abbas stresses the importance of culture and language as in not being ashamed of who you are, where you came from and how you speak. Ali stresses the importance of not discarding one’s culture to welcome a developing or different one, rather embracing culture and tradition you were born with in order to keep it alive.
In summer of 2011, Ali has a track coming out on MC Specials experimental album, “Still Special.” Ali often will collaborate with other artists adding a unique element to their music. Abbas manages to take what is honored bringing that full circle to young audiences so they not only like what they are hearing, but that they learn of those that have come before them.
Ali recorded an ode to Pakistan for March 23rd, titled: Inqilab e Pakistan Zindabad” [Long Live The Pakistan Revolution] with Sabotage. This dedication is not one of extremes, it is one of having pride for ones culture, language and land. Inqilab speaks not only of Pakistan, but of the revolutions that have occurred globally such as: Tunisia, Egypt, and Yemen. This is a song for people to rise and speak, to take positive, peaceful action, to propel change. Not just for self, but for all of humanity.
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