Amina Chishti begun studing the art of sufisum under the lineage of Hazrat Inayat Khan in 1997. A western minded adopted philosophy of mysticism. HIK was responsible for bringing the sufi message to the west in the early 1900’s. Which led her to devote to the foundational aspect of the Indian classical genre, tabla. A vast ocean of ancient knowledge, a devotional expression of worship through sound. Touched and healed herself able to experience a deeper meaning in life, she then confirmed her focus to a one pointed view. Healing through traditional music. “Music that has stood through the test of time, a message for the people yet a practice that could possibly go for generations.” Amina Chishti
Amina has become a leading force in the art of the traditional Qawwali genre of tabla. Where her studies took her under the wing of the lineage holder Ustad Dildar Hussain, 28 years playing for the legend of Pakistan, Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan. As the first western and first woman disciple of this genre, Amina has become a revolutionist by changing the boundries of woman, by being accepted by the community of a 1000 year old lineage. She has sat where no woman has ever sat or maybe will ever sit. As a Qawwal, Amina has offered music in various shrines around the world. “I must have permission first, they still sometimes say no, but when I do get to play, that no, gives more meaning to a yes.”
Her band has been touring internationally since 2002. As well as returning to the far east to study with the masters yearly. She offers a variety of experiences. One on one lessons, a combination of vocal and rhythm based for an already performing artist. Developing their more confident ability to solo out of their own songs, create composition, and know which time signatures you are playing in. Also she offers one on one tabla lessons starting with teqniuqe, tuning and the percussive language of tabla. More specifically the technique of the one of a kind “ata” wala or jori style bass drum if you so wish. Her focus one on one is prolific as well as attending the workshop setting. She combines the understanding of Sufi poetry with the rich heritage of Pakistan and India, utilizing music as a messenger of peace love and harmony.
www.fanna-fi-allah.com
Amina has become a leading force in the art of the traditional Qawwali genre of tabla. Where her studies took her under the wing of the lineage holder Ustad Dildar Hussain, 28 years playing for the legend of Pakistan, Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan. As the first western and first woman disciple of this genre, Amina has become a revolutionist by changing the boundries of woman, by being accepted by the community of a 1000 year old lineage. She has sat where no woman has ever sat or maybe will ever sit. As a Qawwal, Amina has offered music in various shrines around the world. “I must have permission first, they still sometimes say no, but when I do get to play, that no, gives more meaning to a yes.”
Her band has been touring internationally since 2002. As well as returning to the far east to study with the masters yearly. She offers a variety of experiences. One on one lessons, a combination of vocal and rhythm based for an already performing artist. Developing their more confident ability to solo out of their own songs, create composition, and know which time signatures you are playing in. Also she offers one on one tabla lessons starting with teqniuqe, tuning and the percussive language of tabla. More specifically the technique of the one of a kind “ata” wala or jori style bass drum if you so wish. Her focus one on one is prolific as well as attending the workshop setting. She combines the understanding of Sufi poetry with the rich heritage of Pakistan and India, utilizing music as a messenger of peace love and harmony.
www.fanna-fi-allah.com