Gurbani Shabad Sangeet

  at Namdhari Centre Southall

Dec 98/Jan 99

by

Mohan Singh

Ragi Sant Mohan Singh is a versatile artist who has mastered not only the art of singing but playing many musical instruments as well.  He has learned from the many masters and their teaching excels in his style. He has performed in many countries and is well respected for his talent. Here is a collection of some of his shabads in unique style of ‘Gurmat Sangeet’ .

Gurbani Shabad Sangeet

  at Namdhari Centre Southall

Dec 98/Jan 99

by

Mohan Singh

accompanied by

Ranbir Singh - Vocal

Satvinder Singh - Vocal

Jaspal Singh – Tabla

Narinderpal Singh - Tabla

Ragi Sant Mohan Singh is a versatile artist who has mastered not only the art of singing but playing many musical instruments as well.  He has learned from the many masters and their teaching excels in his style. He has performed in many countries and is well respected for his talent. Here is a collection of some of his shabads in unique style of ‘Gurmat Sangeet’ .

Katha Vikhyan & Kirtan

  By

  Jathedar Sewa Singh

accompanied by

Jatha from Namdhari Sangat London

Jathedar Sewa Singh Ji is a scholar of Sikh faith blessed by His Holiness Sri Satguru Jagjit Singh Ji.

He has travelled all over the world with Satguru Ji. He preaches basic Sikh fundaments as described in Sri Granth Sahib, with great conviction.

He has a great command of his subject and powerful oratory skills. He presents his subject in a simple and uncomplicated manner, which mesmerises his audience.

His two ‘Deewans’ are presented during his 1999 tour of Europe. A short poem by Giani Teja Singh Ji is also included.

Gurbani Sabad Sangeet

at Namdhari Centre Southall

  by

Ustad Harbhajan Singh

Mohan Singh

Balwant Singh

His Holiness Sri Satguru Jagjit Singh Ji has given His personal attention to the development of Indian classical music and established the Namdhari Academy of Music. This academy has produced many world famous musicians of the highest calibre. All the major classical artists have contributed their talents to this academy. Some of the ‘Hazoori Raagis’ performed during their 1998 tour of England. Here is a collection of some of their shabads recited in a traditional style of ‘Gurmat Sangeet’.

Ustad Harbhajan Singh Ji

Dandot bandan

Sakhi naal vasaa

Dagmag chade re

Sant Mohan Singh Ji

 Sun yaar hamare

Sant Balwant Singh Ji

Tum ho sab Rajan  

Poetry Recital

  Suba Surinder Kaur Kharal

in Southall on 9th July 1999

Suba Surinder Kaur Kharal is a versatile writer, who has written variety of material. This includes short stories, poetry, travel logs, research papers, Sikh history, children books, essays and biographies.

She has been widely acclaimed and respected by the readers and acknowledged by the academic world.

She uses simple words to describe complex inner feelings and brings the reader closer to the subject. Her poetry, airborne to another stratum, tingles the reader’s imagination.

Here she recites some poems from her selection during her recent visit to United Kingdom

Namdhari Dewaan-

Last Farewell

Sri Satguru Partap Singh Ji

by

Jathedar Suba Naranjan Singh

The last farewell to Sri Satguru Partap Singh Ji - 5 Bhadron - a highly emotional and sombre day for all Namdhari Sikhs – has been captured by Jathedar Suba Naranjan Singh Ji in his unique style. He was present on the day and describes his personal experiences in such a heart rendering fashion that the listener is carried away in this sentimental journey.  

Namdhari Dewaan-

Last Farewell to

Sri Satguru Partap Singh Ji

  by

Kavishar Jeewan Singh

&

Savinder Singh

The last farewell to Sri Satguru Partap Singh Ji - 5 Bhadron - a highly emotional and sad day for all Namdhari Sikhs - has been captured by Kavishar Jeewan Singh Ji & Savinder Singh Ji in their unique style. They have vast knowledge of Namdhari history and describe their experiences in ‘kavishari’(a typical style of reciting poetry) – that is bound to touch your hearts.

A short extract from Jathedar Ikbal Singh Ji's deewan is also included  

Katha Vikhyan & Kirtan

  By

  Jathedar Karam Singh Balam

Surjit Singh Matu

Vidhiak Jatha Southall

Jathedar Karam Singh Balam had a unique style of ‘kirtan’ and ‘vikhyan’. He preached in a simple manner and spellbound his audiences, and presented his topics in an uncomplicated way. This ‘deewan’ was transformed from an audio cassette onto digital media. I am indebted to the original recordist.

Also included are 2 shabads sung by Surjit Singh Matu (Hazoori Raagi) in his melodious voice and a shabad by youngsters from Namdhari Sangat Southall.  

Namdhari Vara  (Aasa Di Var)

In the presence of His Holiness

Sri Satguru Jagjit Singh Ji

In Nairobi - Kenya

by

Sant Dyal Singh Ji

accompanied by   Namdhari Jatha – Kenya

“Vara” - A unique style ‘Aasa Di Vaar’ - developed and mastered by Namdhari Jathedars using ‘dholak’ and ‘chhaney’( CYxy). It is a highly electric and emotional rendering of Gurbani – in the early hours of the morning – concluding with the first ray of sunrise. It has a profound effect on the audience. “Vaara” has become part of the Namdhari music culture.

Sant Dyal Singh Ji and his 3 brothers were personally blessed by Sri Satguru Partap Singh Ji - Who used to call them full Vaara when they came together and half  vaara when he came on his own. He was part of the entourage during Sri Satguru Partap Singh Ji’s first visit to East Africa.

Sant Dyal Singh Ji - a well known intellectual and scholar  - has served Namdhari cause all his life - leads the Namdhari Jatha in this version of ‘Vaara’