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The Nubian all-star ensemble Salamat has so far released 4 albums on Piranha Musik. Headed by the musical director and arranger of the Salamat project, percussionist Mahmoud Fadl, the group primarily provides Western listeners with an understanding of the Nubian elements of Egyptian music. Each release features a unique ensemble of Nubian musicians, often megastars in their home countries but unknown to most Western listeners. .

Salamat Sadikova is the best known singer from the Central Asian republic of Kyrgyzstan. Her robust voice, capable of holding notes for a seemingly superhuman duration, brings an earthy dignity to old folk songs and contemporary folk-style compositions. She often accompanies herself on the komuz, a three-stringed lute. .

Salamat Ali Khan and Nazakat Ali Khan were two brothers from Pakistan who challenged and inspired each other to great vocal heights in a stirring duet form usually heard in Indian music.Nazakat died before Salamat who has gone on to record as a soloist. The death of Ustad Salamat Ali Khan on 11th July 2001 marked the end of a glorious career spanning over six decades. Salamat Ali Khan, one of the foremost classical singers from the punjab, and his sons (Sharafat Ali Khan, Shafqat Ali Khan - vocals & Harmonium) represent a musical dynasty that extends back to court...