Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, one of the most renowned figures in qawwali singing, passed away on August 16, 1997, at the age of 48. He rose to prominence in the 1970s and never failed to mesmerize his audiences. Born in Faisalabad in 1949, Khan came from a long line of qawwal singers. His grandfather, Fateh Ali Khan, and his father, Ustad Mubarak Ali Khan, were both respected figures in the qawwali music tradition. Over the course of his career, Khan released dozens of records of his energetic and spiritual qawwali singing. He produced music that was infectious and found a particularly passionate audience in South Asia, Europe, and the United States. Khan's vocal range and stunning improvisation earned him numerous accolades. He received numerous awards including the Pride of Performance Award from Pakistan, the Best International Artist in the UK, and the UNESCO Music Prize in 1995. He collaborated with top international artists such as Eddie Vedder, Peter Gabriel, Michael Brook, and Quincy Jones, who called him "the greatest qawwali singer of all times". Khan passed away in London in August of 1997, leaving behind a legacy as one of the greatest qawwali singers in the world. His exquisite and soulful music will no doubt linger in the hearts of lovers of qawwali music.