Sufiyana Kalaam

An iconic annual event, 2022’s Sufiyana Kalaam welcomes The Orchestral Qawwali Project made up of composer and arranger Rushil, singer Abi Sampa and tabla player Amrit Dhuffer, which has found a unique new way to frame the deep reverence and spiritual rapture associated with qawwali.

Qawwali, the most popular form of Sufi music, is part of a musical tradition that stretches back more than 700 years, connecting this event to generations of poets and performers through time. A firm audience favourite, this will be a mesmerising evening of Sufi poetry combined with dance, celebrating the musical traditions of the Punjab and the Indian subcontinent fused with orchestral sounds.

Enjoy as we take you on an immersive journey that harks back to the traditional setting of a haveli, creating a truly unmissable experience.

About the Musician

Abi Sampa

Multi-instrumentalist, Qawwa–l and veena virtuoso, Abi Sampa has become a genre-defying focal point within contemporary Sufi and fusion music. Her ability to seamlessly mix different styles and her command over both Western and Indian classical music have garnered praise from all corners of the music industry. Having built upon her astonishing success on the talent show The Voice UK, she has since gone on to release a multitude of Sufi-influenced work—all to great critical acclaim.

About the Artist

Rushil Ranjan

Rushil is a multi-disciplinary and genre-defying artist and composer based in London. His work across contemporary, Sufi and classical music has earned him a reputation as one of the most distinctive and exciting musical voices around today.