OQP

The Orchestral Qawwali Project

 
“Rapturously Energetic”
— THe Financial Times
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“The Holy Trifecta of Music”
— Vogue
 

Widely regarded as the biggest step forward in Sufi music in decades, the Orchestral Qawwali Project has captivated audiences through its unique combination of Sufi poetry, Indian Classical dance and orchestral arrangements. Written and directed by critically acclaimed composer, Rushil Ranjan, the Project features the soaring vocals of Abi Sampa in effortless combination with rich orchestral arrangements and powerful chants. All of these elements come together seamlessly to truly encapsulate qawwali's original intention - to lead the listener to spiritual rapture.

“The True Magic of the Evening”
— The Times


 

Leicester Show 04 October 2025

“ Truly a rare example of how performative art can transcend and transform the boundaries of its nature”
— The Glasgow Guardian
 

 

“ ...the soaring bows of an orchestra reverberate with the gravitas of a Hans Zimmer score.”
— The Guardian
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