Strings of Excellence 

  By 

  KiranPal Singh – Santoor 

Surjit Singh – Sarangi 

Ranbir Singh – Dilruba

An excellent evening of Indian Classical Music on string instruments performed by Namdhari Musicians.  

This concert was presented by Raj Academy of Asian Music as its annual event and to honour the Namdhari Musicians for their contribution in promoting the Indian Classical Music. 

Sheer quality of their performance left a deep impression of pleasure &  joy on the audience.

Introduced by S. Surinder Singh Ji

S. Ranbir Singh Ji

Dilruba  -  Raag Maduvanti

S. Surjit Singh Ji

Sarangi -  Raag Jhanjoti

S. Kiranpal Singh Ji

Santoor  -  Raag Kounsi Kanarha

Accompanied by

Charnjeev Singh  -  Tabla

Gurpret Singh  -  Taanpura  

Gurbani Sabad Sangeet

Sujit Singh Matu

Ranbir Singh

  with

Gurpreet Singh - Vocal

Narinderpal Singh - Tabla

Kulwant Singh  - Tabla

Sant Surjit Singh Ji Matu is Hazzori ragi and learned to sing and play tabla at young age at Sri Bhaini Sahib under the guidance of Sri Satguru Jagjit Singh Ji. Here he sings sabads in his melodious voice.

Sant Ranbir Singh is a versatile artist who have mastered not only the art of singing but playing many musical instruments as well. He is one of the new generation of Namdhari musicians. His dedication and hardwork means that the ‘Gurmat Sangeet’ will continue to flourish. Here is a collection of some of his shabads in the unique style of ‘Gurmat Sangeet’. 

Surjit Singh Matu

 Dandot Bandan

 Sut Aprad     Raga Pahari

 Hast Khelat  Raga Pahari

Ranbir Singh

 Sun Sakhi meri

 Sawan Aaya Hey Sakhi

 Bhag Hoya Gur Sant

 Aapey Meil Laye   

Kavishari

Sant Sulakhan Singh Ji

Sant Mohinder Singh Ji

Sant Balvinder Singh Ji

& 

a kavita by

Sant Sulakhan Singh Ji

Kavishari  -  a special version of poetry that presents a story in a continuous way  - is used to describe Namdhari historical events. 

An unforgettable occasion of Mata Dhani whose wish to be blessed by the presence of Sri Satguru Partap Singh Ji  -  during  Bhog of Akandh Path is rendered in a heart warming manner.  You are taken to that moment of time and become engrossed in the events.  Presented by a young UK Jatha in the unique style pioneered by Late Sant Jeewan Singh Ji .  

An evening of Music

By & in the presence of  His Holiness

Sri Satguru Jagjit Singh Ji

A memorable evening of Music  -  with a variety of Indian Classical Music. His Holiness Sri Satguru Jagjit Singh Ji blessed the audience with some of His Bandishein. (compositions). Contributions from Ranbir Singh on Dilruba  & Bhajans by Begum Afroj Bano

Dilruba -Ranbir Singh 

         Raag Yaman 

Intro –Shri Sanjeev Loomba

Bhajans -Begum Afroj Bano

          Takti Hei Nain

          Hum Ko Udhaye Chadriya

           Tabla - Ustad Hidhyat Khan

Bandishien

         Gun naad Dhun Anand

         Keya Jeen Marha Maye –Pahari

         Ya Rabba Meri Beri Noo -Malkouns

         Nagma

         Badarwa Ghir Ghir Aaye 

           Tabla  -  Sukhvinder Singh 

Namdhari Sabad Sangeet

By  

Ustad Harbhajan Singh

Sept 2000

  accompanied by

Mohan Singh       Balwant Singh 

Jagir Singh     Jagdish Singh Waryam 

Surjit Singh - Dilruba 

Harpreet Singh (Sonu) - Tabla 

Mohan Singh – Tabla

Ustad Harbhajan Singh Ji, a multi-talented musician, is also an accomplished sitar player. He has performed all over the world to great acclaim. Here he recites Gurbani shabads in the unique style mastered by Namdhari Sikhs in pure classical ragas, in accordance with “Gurmat Sangeet”. These were recorded during his recent visit to UK.

Dandot Bandan

Sajan Tere Charan Ki       Raag Des

Hoyee Raje Ram Ki Rakhwali       Raag Des

Har Gun Kahate Kahan N Jayee        Raag Kedara

Mu Laalan Sio Preet Bani

Dhan Dhan

Namdhari Sabad Sangeet 

By   

Ustad Harbhajan Singh 

Sept 2000 

  accompanied by 

Mohan Singh 

Satvinder Singh 

Jagir Singh 

Surjit Singh  -  Dilruba 

Kulwant Singh – Tabla 

Jagir Singh  - Tabla

Ustad Harbhajan Singh Ji, a multi-talented musician, is also an accomplished sitar player. He has performed all over the world to great acclaim. Here he recites Gurbani shabads in the unique style mastered by Namdhari Sikhs in pure classical ragas, in accordance with “Gurmat Sangeet”. These  were recorded during his recent visit to UK. 

Dandot Bandan

Saant Payee Gur Satgur Purey      Raag Bihghra

Parbraham Puran Gurdev       Raag Bihghra

Aat Pritam Man mohana       Raag Bihaghra

Deen Duniya Dar Kamande      Raag Bhervee

Hey Gobind Hey Gopal       Raag Malar

Namdhari Sabad Sangeet 

By   

Ustad Harbhajan Singh 

Sept 2000 

  accompanied by 

  Satvinder Singh 

Jagir Singh 

Gurpreet Singh 

Surjit Singh  -  Dilruba 

Narinderpal Singh - Tabla

Ustad Harbhajan Singh Ji, a multi-talented musician, is also an accomplished sitar player. He has performed all over the world to great acclaim. Here he recites Gurbani shabads in the unique style mastered by Namdhari Sikhs in pure classical ragas, in accordance with “Gurmat Sangeet”. These were recorded during his recent visit to UK.

Dandot Bandan

Meri Preet Gobid SiyoRaag        BhimPlasi

Bisar Gayee Sub Tat Parayee       Raag BhimPlasi

Sakhi Mil Udam karey      Raag Mishar Kaafi

Jap Man Jagnath      Raag Sarang

Hey Gobind Hey Gopal       Raag Dhumar

Kuchill Kathor      Raag Pahari

Namdhari Sabad Sangeet 

By   

Ustad Harbhajan Singh 

Sept 2000 

  Mohan Singh 

Satvinder Singh 

Jagir Singh 

Kuldip Singh—Tabla 

Narinderpal Singh - Tabla 

Harbhajan Singh Ji, a multi-talented musician, is also an accomplished sitar player. He has performed all over the world to great acclaim. Here he recites Gurbani shabads in the unique style mastered by Namdhari Sikhs in pure classical ragas, in accordance with “Gurmat Sangeet”. These were recorded during his recent visit to UK

Dandot Bandan

Man Ghaney Bhramey baney

Sawan Saras Mana

Boondan Megh

Gaye Sa Sadhu Re  Raag Kanarha

Apne Thakur ki Hau Cheri

Jap man Jagnath   

Mere Laalan Ki sobha 

By & in the presence of  His Holiness 

Sri Satguru Jagjit Singh Ji 

In Southall  - Sept 2/3 , 2000 

Mohan Singh 

Ustad Harbhajan Singh 

Satvinder Singh 

Gurpreet Singh 

Surjit  Singh - Dilruba 

Dilbagh Singh & Gulbagh Singh 

Sukhvinder Singh  - Tabla 

Narinderpal Singh  -  Tabla

Kulwant Singh  - Tabla 

Reciting sabads in Indian classical music by the Namdhari Hazoori Raagis have reached new heights under the auspicious guidance of Sri Satguru Jagjit Singh Ji. A sample of such sabads are presented in this CD. Dilbagh Singh & Gulbagh Singh were more than honoured to recite their sabad in the presence of Sri Satguru Ji.

Mohan Singh & UK Jatha 

         Dandot Bandan 

         Gun Naad Dun Anand 

         Mere Laalan Ki Sobha 

Ustad Harbhajan Singh 

         Ukat Sianap 

Dilbagh Singh Gulbagh Singh 

         Antir Piri Pyar 

Mohan Singh & UK Jatha 

         Bijulian Chamkan