: Traditionally performed at Sufi shrines ( dargahs ) during a mehfil-e sama (gathering for spiritual listening). What is Qawwali? —A Beginner's Guide - Real World Records
: Songs often start slowly and build in tempo and intensity, using rhythmic hand-clapping to create a hypnotic effect.
: Derived from the Arabic word qaul ("to speak"), the focus is on delivering mystical poetry.
