For Universities & Research Institutions
The World’s Most Exclusive
South Asian Classical Music Collection
4,000+ rare recordings from 225+ artists — not available on any other platform.
Trusted by Harvard and UNLV for research and teaching.
- The world’s largest archive of South Asian classical music — 4,000+ rare recordings spanning 1934–present (92 years).
- Exclusive rights to ~85–90% of all Pakistani classical recordings; deep Hindustani and Carnatic coverage.
- 225+ legendary ustads and pandits: Roshan Ara Begum, Mehdi Hassan, Ustad Salamat Ali Khan, Noor Zehra Kazim (Sagar Veena), Ustad Fateh Ali Khan, Ustad M. Hussain Sarahang, and many more.
- Trusted by Harvard, Oxford, SOAS, UNLV, and UT Austin for ethnomusicology research and teaching.
- Browse by raag, gharana, time of day, instrument, or era — culturally-tailored metadata for academic discovery.
- Audiophile-grade audio. Ad-free. Offline listening for fieldwork.
- Institutional licensing & access: [email protected]
Trusted by leading institutions
Awards & Recognition
An Unrivalled Collection
Covering 85–90% of all classical music recordings from Pakistan, from 1960 to the present day. Not available anywhere else.
33Pakistani classical titlesat the Library of Congress
4,000+Pakistani classical titleson Saarey Music
Comprehensive Genre Coverage
Khayal
The pinnacle of South Asian classical vocal tradition — elaborate melodic improvisation within a raag framework
Dhurpad
The oldest surviving form of South Asian classical music — austere, meditative compositions
Qawwali
Devotional music — powerful group performances rooted in centuries of spiritual tradition
Ghazal
Lyrical poetry set to classical melodies — exploring themes of love, loss, and mysticism
Thumri
Semi-classical vocal form — emotionally expressive with romantic and devotional themes
Kafi
Punjabi and Sindhi classical poetry sung in traditional ragas — a living folk-classical tradition
Priceless Treasures You Won’t Find Elsewhere
Our catalog features rare recordings from legendary artists — many available exclusively on Saarey Music.
Roshan Ara Begum
Crowned "Malika e Mausiqi" (Queen of Music). Among the greatest classical vocalists in living memory.
Exclusive recordings from 1960
Ustad M. Hussain Sarahang
Court musician for the last King of Afghanistan. One of the foremost South Asian classical vocalists.
Exclusive recordings from 1965
Noor Zehra Kazim
The only living player of the Sagar Veena — a modern Pakistani version of the ancient Veena.
Exclusive recordings from 1980
Ustad Amanat Ali & Fateh Ali Khan
The legendary Patiala Gharana duo. Masters of Khayal, Thumri, and Ghazal.
Exclusive recordings
Ustad Fateh Ali Khan
Maestro of the Gawaliar Gharana. Renowned for his powerful voice and mastery of Khayal.
Exclusive recordings
Ustad Salamat Ali Khan
One half of the iconic Nazakat-Salamat duo. A towering figure of the Sham Chaurasia Gharana.
Exclusive recordings
Ustad Nazakat Ali Khan
Elder brother of Salamat Ali Khan. Legendary vocalist of the Sham Chaurasia Gharana.
Exclusive recordings
Mehdi Hassan
The "King of Ghazal." His velvet voice defined the ghazal genre for generations.
Rare recordings
Farida Khanum
The "Queen of Ghazal." Her soulful renditions have captivated audiences for decades.
Rare recordings
Ustad Chotay Ghulam Ali Khan
Younger brother of Bade Ghulam Ali Khan. A master of the Patiala Gharana tradition.
Exclusive recordingsWhy Universities Choose Saarey Music
Unmatched Primary Sources
Rare recordings that serve as primary sources for ethnomusicology, South Asian studies, and comparative musicology research.
Modern Interface
Search by raag, artist, genre, or instrument with an intuitive interface — a stark contrast to archaic academic databases.
Curriculum Integration
Complement your teaching with a curated listening resource. Perfect for music history, theory, and performance practice courses.
Flexible Access
IP-based authentication, unlimited simultaneous users, mobile and desktop access — available 24/7 from anywhere.
Access That Goes Further
See how Saarey Music compares to typical academic music databases.
| Feature | Saarey Music | Typical Database |
|---|---|---|
| IP-based access | ||
| University email access | ||
| Unlimited simultaneous access | Limited | |
| Access from anywhere | ||
| Mobile and computer | ||
| User-level analytics | ||
| Simple signup with university ID | ||
| Modern, intuitive interface |
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