Peter Pannke, one of the initiators of the "Sufi" project, explains: "The term 'soul music' (as in American soul music) is perfectly fitting to describe the Sufi traditions. These traditions, which according to estimates are a part of the spiritual background of more than 50 million people, have diverse musical ramifications that extend from Southeast Asia to Morocco, and share numerous features in common with soul music. The adventures and journeys of the soul, as well as its development and perfection, are also the objective of the Sufis. Indeed, sufi "soul music" is profoundly spiritual, and its popularity is based on the theme of divine love as seen from a human perspective." This two-CD compilation offers an impressive panorama of Sufi practice ranging from Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan to the Sabri Brothers to Ostad Elahi.