Ravi Bhatt & Troupe

Lalaland presents: Ravi Bhatt & troupe. Qawwali – a collective musical experience from the Sufi tradition

With their qawwali performance, Ravi Bhatt and his ensemble present a musical tradition that goes far beyond a concert. Rooted in the Sufi culture of South Asia, qawwali is about shared experience: music unfolds in the moment, in a direct connection between performers and audience.
Vocal expression lies at the heart of the music, supported by traditional instruments such as tabla, dholak, and harmonium, a small keyboard instrument with a continuous, flowing sound that gives the music its characteristic, almost trance-like atmosphere. Rhythm and repetition gradually build, drawing the listener deeper into the experience.
The songs explore themes of love, devotion, and the divine, unfolding with a growing intensity in tempo and dynamics. What begins quietly evolves into a powerful interplay of voices and rhythms, carrying both audience and musicians into the energy of the moment. Qawwali is an invitation to listen, to feel, and to be carried away together.