Browsing Tag: Kirtan

Gurbani Kirtan

You could argue that for all religious traditions their scriptures are a source of pride, but Sikhs' ennoblement of the Guru Granth Sahib, the Living Guru, along with the performative aspects of their relationship with the Guru Granth Sahib, add much deeper dimensions to this pride.
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Live Broadcast from Takhat Siri Hazur Sahib Now on SikhNet

In memory and celebration of the Prakash Purab (Birthday) of Guru Gobind Singh Ji (Dec 31st) we are excited to announce the launch of daily live audio broadcast from Takht Sachkhand Sri Hazur Sahib. This will enable thousands of Sikhs all over the world to join in and listen to Kirtan that is happening live from Takhat Siri Hazur Sahib in Nanded, Maharashtra, India.
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SikhNet Radio - Channel 7

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When Dya Singh changed his tune!

Flanked by a "taoos" playing maestro on one side, and a Guiness record holder, tabla player, on the other, it was an unlikely setting at Jalandhar in central Punjab, for world renowned Dya Singh of Australia. For the first time, he was finding himself at a Kirtan smagam, without his motley group of musicians playing a range of East-West musical instrumental blends.
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Gurmat Sangeet revival by youth, the History & Reality ~ goes online

The Department of Gurmat Sangeet, Punjabi University, Patiala, recently made its (1,800 hours) music archives available online. Presently Dean, Faculty of Art and Culture as well as the founder professor and head of the department, Dr. Gurnam Singh is one of the catalysts in the promotion of Gurbani music.
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Bhai Jawala Singh: Icon of Ancient Kirtan

Even iconic "Kirtanias" of his time like Bhai Mehar, Bhai Lal Senior, Bhai Chand and Bhai Santa Singh, all "Hazoori Ragis" of the Golden Temple in Amritsar held Bhai Jwala Singh in a very high esteem and they listened to his renditions with utmost respect and reverence.
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Multicultural Minstrel ~ Dya Singh

In the razzmatazz, glamour and superficiality of the materialistic life, mysticism and spirituality have taken a backstage. Yet, the soul yearns for the ultimate reality. Mysticism-oriented music, if only it could be marketed as much as "pop", can possibly be the salvation of humanity. Unfortunately, it remains a niche — sidelined in favour of sex and violence.
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Two beautiful new videos from Manika Kaur

The Gurunanak Darbar will be an architecturally distinctive structure located in the 25,400 square feet plot in Jebel Ali, Dubai, along Sheikh Zayed road connecting Dubai to U.A.E. capital Abu Dhabi. It is at the same time a functional avenue for community events and marriages.
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International musical concert - Gurmat Sangeet ~ Press Release

It promises to be a unique experience of carefully preserved cultural and spiritual musical art forms. The concert is open to the public.
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Kirtan: The Songs of the Sikhs

I hope you’ll take a few minutes and listen to kirtan. YouTube is full of examples. If you are a Sikh and listen to kirtan (or even sing!), how does it affect your spiritual life? And what about those of other faiths (or perhaps no faith), how important is music for your personal meditations/thoughts during the day?
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