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He didn't want me to become a musician, he wanted me to be a doctor, because he said singing was too hard. Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan doctorhardmusician Change image and share on social
In his day, the audience was well aware of the music, of the classical beat. Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan audienceawarebeat Change image and share on social
Yes, I tried to change the classical style in a way that people who don't understand it can enjoy. Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan changeclassicalenjoy Change image and share on social
Hildegard von Bingen conveys spiritual ecstasy, if we're talking of Western music. What bothers me about Western music is that it doesn't have an esoteric dimension in the way the music of the East has, whether it be Byzantine chant, the music of the Sufis, or Hindu music. John Tavener bingenbotherbyzantine share on social
Though builders may build, in the main they follow the plans of architects. Teachers teach, but they must have a text. Politicians govern, but only upon the flow of commentary that raises them up or casts them down. Mark Helprin architectbuildbuilder share on social
