For the uninitiated, diving into his discography can be daunting. Nusrat was extraordinarily prolific, leaving behind over 125 albums (and thousands of bootlegs) before his untimely death in 1997. However, to understand his legacy, one must navigate the distinction between his traditional Qawwali albums and his Western fusion works.

One of the most significant chapters in Nusrat’s career began in the late 1980s when he signed with Real World Records , founded by Peter Gabriel. This partnership produced some of his most critically acclaimed and internationally recognized work.