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*ISLAMABAD – Famed singer Dr. Rahat Fateh Ali Khan dedicated his honorarydoctorate degree of music to Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan.*
The acclaimed Qawwal shared it on *Bakhabar Savera* in an exclusive chatwith ARY News. He said “I want to dedicate this honorary degree to UstadNusrat and the legends of my family including my grandfather and hisbrothers.” Rahat acknowledged people from his family for their hardwork andcontribution to Qawwali since 600 years.
Talking about how he felt after receiving the honorary degree, a doctorateof music, from Oxford University, he said “I am extremely delighted forbeing recognized but with this comes great responsibility.”
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He performed at the Oxford town hall along with his son and brother onThursday. The legendary singer expressed gratitude to God for answering hisprayers. “There was a time when I performed with my father and uncles, andtoday I was accompanied by my brother Wajahat Ali Khan and son Shazman onthe stage,” Rahat said calling it a surreal experience.
The legendary singer’s work has been recognised by the university by namingone of their prestigious music halls after him. The maestro was born into afamily whose name has become synonymous with South Asian musical tradition,*qawwali.*
