Sikh Artist spreads the message of Compassion and Kindness through Prayer this Diwali
Manika has created a “Diwali Di Raat” a Single which will be going live on 9th November for Diwali. The single was launched with iGLOBAL DiwaliFest in UK. Diwali Fest 2020 will be the biggest celebration of the British Indian diaspora ever. DiwaliFest2020 will bring together over 100,000 participants to celebrate the message of Diwali over 3 riveting days of exclusive live performances, topical discussion, leadership presentations, yoga, film, cuisine and storytelling. Using the latest interactive technology, the best Indian creativity, and a world-class virtual stage, the very spreadsheet of Indian culture and its diaspora will be celebrated like never before.
The song will be released by Believe India as a n exclusive digital single on Monday 9th, November.
Manika’s new single will be released on Spotify, YouTube and other social media platforms on 9th November.
Kaur has created this video especially for everyone who is celebrating Diwali during the pandemic. It is a time to remember everyone who is not with us and show compassion and kindness towards all those struggling during the CoVid-19 pandemic and affecting lives globally.
Australian born kirtan artist in UK, Manika Kaur has been breaking stereotypes and pushing boundaries in the male dominated, traditional world of kirtan with her new sound reaching a wider audience. Since her debut album Bandhanaa in 2008, produced by legendary Bhangra star Sukhbir Singh, Kaur has become the fastest-selling contemporary Sikh solo artist in the world, pioneering a new era with many following her lead. Kaur received several awards for her work including the Sikhs in Entertainment Award in 2016 at The Sikh Awards.
Manika’s fresh take on kirtan and the potential for mass appeal was demonstrated when her album raised over 300,000 pounds for charity. In addition, Manika’s music has made a huge impression on the World Music Charts for Europe, amassing over 11 million YouTube views. Her social media following is over 100,000 and millions of views you tube. Our followers are high net-worth indivisuals in UK, USA and India.
Kirtan artist and philanthropist Manika Kaur donates 100 percent of her proceeds to charity, though her foundation ‘Kirtan For Causes’.
By modernising this sacred Kirtan music, Manika Kaur is pioneering a new era with many following her lead.
She has released two more Kirtan albums working with the renowned, composer, multi-instrumentalist and producer Talvin Singh, Punjabi dance music trailblazer Tiger Style and Scottish folk musician James Yorkston.
The albums were picked up by producer / bassist Martin ‘Youth’ Glover’s (Killing Joke, Verve, Kate Bush) for his new imprint label, Suriya Recordings / Six Degrees and have received worldwide accolades since their release.
Manika has also released an ambient album remixed by Youth this year. Kaur has dedicated herself to reimagining and introducing the world to the beauty of sacred Sikh music and hopes that this project will continue to raise awareness of both her music and charitable endeavours.
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Diwali Di Raat Video
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