The cultural influences on Sufi music

Sufism at its heart is without a doubt a musically orientated branch of Islam. Indeed, Sufis believe that music dance and poetry helps them to get in touch with God. This traditional music however does change within different cultures. Qawwali is an important example of how Pakistani culture influenced Sufism. Certainly, qawwali is a form of Sufi music which blends with Indian tonalities, instruments, etc. Qawwali is a style that has transcended and is still relevant in todays Pakistani Sufi communities. Sufi music also has noticeable Moroccan influence. In fact, the Moroccan style of Sufi…