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Raag Darshan
Sikh Musicologist comes out with Complete 31 Raagas of Sri Guru Granth Sahib On One Album
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AMRITSAR: World renowned scholar and kirtankar Sikh musicologist Dr. Gurnam Singh has compiled complete 31 Raagas of Sri Guru Granth Sahib in his melodious voice with the pure music of string instruments. Currently a Dean in the Faculty of Arts and Culture at Punjabi University, Patiala, Dr Gurnam SIngh has spread the word about Sikh musicology during his various stints as a Visiting Scholar in many foreign universities and has been intrumental in establishment of Gurmat Sangeet Departments and Chairs at international level.

The recording of complete 31 Raagas of Sri Guru Granth Sahib sung and composed by Dr. Gurnam Singh was released by SGPC president Avtar Singh Makkar during Raag Darbar at Manji Sahib Hall on the occasion of Gurpurab of Sri Guru Ramdas ji. This recording includes one Shabad in every Raag of Sri Guru Granth Sahib sung along with string instruments. The project has been produced by Fine Touch Company.

Makkar appreciated Dr. Gurnam Singh for his commendable contribution in the field of Gurmat Sangeet. Bibi Jasbir Kaur Khalsa, Chairperson of Sri Guru Gian Parkash Foundation, New Delhi termed the recording as a milestone in the field of Gurmat Sangeet.

Dr. Gurnam Singh is known for reviving the String Instruments tradition and also has published 13 books and many other prestigious recordings in the field of Gurmat Sangeet.

Recording namely Sri Guru Granth Sahib Raag Darshan includes Bani of Sri Guru Nanak Dev ji, Guru Amardas ji, Guru Ramdas ji, Guru Arjun Dev ji, Guru Tegh Bahadur ji, Shekh Farid ji, Bhagat Bhikhan ji, Bhagat Namdev ji and Bhagat Kabir ji recited by Dr. Gurnam Singh and one Booklet is also prepared along with the recording that mentions the whole information of 31 Raagas both in English and Punjabi.

21 October 2009
 

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