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Sufi devotion turned to a sonic riot, clapping and chanting God into a frenzy.
ageOver 700 years old, born in 13th-century India
the sparkDesigned to induce mystical trance through repetition
royaltyNusrat Fateh Ali Khan made it globally famous
the formatLead singer, chorus, handclaps, harmonium, tabla
enduranceSingle songs can stretch beyond an hour