Canadian singer Justin Bieber’s worldwide hit Baby received an unexpected and fascinating twist during a Qawwali Night at a university event in Lahore, Pakistan. A video showing a Qawwali group performing the song in their unique style has quickly gone viral on Instagram, amassing thousands of views.
The performance transformed the iconic pop track into a soulful Qawwali rendition, blending Western pop music with the deep, spiritual traditions of Sufi music. Traditional instruments such as the harmonium and tabla provided the backdrop for the powerful and emotive vocals that define Qawwali. The fusion of these two musical worlds created an unforgettable experience, and from the video, it’s clear that the audience was deeply moved by this reimagined version of Bieber’s hit.
Many people on social media have praised the Qawwali group’s creativity in merging a modern pop song with classical Sufi music. This fusion highlights the ability of music to transcend cultures and bring together different artistic expressions.
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Social media users commented, “Justin Birbal” and another said “Justin Faeh Ali Bierber”. We got “baby” qwalli version before GTA6, said another user. while another added, “Bhai next gathering….”. A section of internet users seemed impressed with how the fusion demonstrated can transcend cultural boundaries and connect all, with the audience also embracing the sentiment.
Baby was originally released in 2010 as the lead single from Justin Bieber’s debut album My World 2.0, and it became one of the most popular songs of that year. The unexpected performance of Baby in Lahore is a testament to how music can evolve and take on new life in different cultural contexts.
