Juman Latif, also known as Fakir Juman Shah, after the term for a Muslim ascetic, is a Sufi musician and educator from the Sindh region of Pakistan.
Latif is the successor of a centuries old musical tradition called shah jo raag that originates from the Sufi poet Shah Abdul Latif Bhitai. Latif hopes to promote the art of shah jo raag on a world stage, informing wide-ranging audiences about the centuries long tradition he represents.
In 2025, Latif was one of the Aga Khan Music Awards 2025 finalists.
Author: Angel Romero
Angel Romero y Ruiz has dedicated his life to musical exploration. His efforts included the creation of two online portals, worldmusiccentral.org and musicasdelmundo.com. In addition, Angel is the co-founder of the Transglobal World Music Chart, a panel of world music DJs and writers that celebrates global sounds. Furthermore, he delved into the record business, producing world music studio albums and compilations. His works have appeared on Alula Records, Ellipsis Arts, Indígena Records and Music of the World.