Shabad Kirtan

Jo Mange Thakur Apne Te - Raag Dhanasri

noreply@blogger.com (Shiv Singh) — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 00:48:08 PST

Last month I had the pleasure of singing this evergreen shabad at my parent's anniversary celebration kirtan. I first sang the shabad in the old Pahadi raag tune and then a dhanasri tune. Dhanasri is the Raag of thanksgiving (see earlier post:...

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Jin Prem Kiyo - Raag Asa

noreply@blogger.com (Shiv Singh) — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 09:40:35 PDT

In the hope that I can prosper love in myself, I have been singing "Jin Prem Kiyo" in Raag Asa, or the Raag of Hope. I just recently published a version of what I have been singing at home. If you don't see a widget above this...

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Happy Gurpurab!

noreply@blogger.com (Shiv Singh) — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 05:47:30 PST

Happy Gurpurab Everyone! Lets remember Guru ji's message today ... Also sharing a nice article from "The Province" in Canada: As the legend goes, Nanak Dev was only 12 when his father, a revenue official of Talwandi village...

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Raag Devgandhari Compilation

noreply@blogger.com (Shiv Singh) — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 05:48:49 PST

My Favorites Devgandhari Shabads Mai Gur Charni Chit Laiyeh - Dr. Gurnam Singh Tera Jan Raam Rasaayan - Bhai Mohinder Pratap Singh Sabh Kich Jeevat - Bhai Darbara Singh (Bad recording) List of Devgandhari Shabads: Mere Man mukh har har...

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Ramkali - Dhan Dhan Ramdas Gur

noreply@blogger.com (Shiv Singh) — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 05:49:44 PST

Someone reminded me today that it was Gurpurab (Guru Ramdas), so I was reminded of the shabad I have heard so many times, Dhan Dhan Ramdas Gur. I checked, like I do now for every shabad when I hear it, it was written by Guru Sahib in Raag...

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Which Tanpura Should One Use?

noreply@blogger.com (Shiv Singh) — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 05:50:43 PST

One of the readers of the blog wrote to me recently about the usage of a real Tanpura versus electronic shruti boxes. I must say having a well tuned tanpura resonating near your ear helps in recognizing and consolidating harmonies (its the same...

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How do I know I am singing Raag Dhanasri?

noreply@blogger.com (Shiv Singh) — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 05:51:41 PST

Following the posting of a new shabad in Raag Dhanasri earlier this week (Ab Main Kaun Upao Karoon), I received a couple of inquiries on how to sing Dhanasri. People often ask me about styles of singing, and especially definitions of several raags....

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Ab Main Kaun Upao Karoon - Raag Dhanasri

noreply@blogger.com (Shiv Singh) — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 05:52:18 PST

Following is a recording of Guru Tegh Bahadur's shabad "Ab Main Kaun Upao Karoon" that I recently finished mastering. This is the first of six shabads I collaborated with Pandit Rajendra Prasanna, an eminent classical musician from...

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Asa KI Vaar or Asa DI Vaar?

noreply@blogger.com (Shiv Singh) — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 05:52:53 PST

Over one of the recent weekends, I had the chance to listen to the wonderful Asa ki Vaar at a residence in California. Bhai Kultar Singh sang some shabads that we used to hear from his father, Bhai Avtar Singh. I had my iPhone with me so I recorded...

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Compilation of Asa Ki Vaar (The Ballad of Hope)

noreply@blogger.com (Shiv Singh) — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 05:53:37 PST

Here is a list of some Asa ki Vaar recordings that I like. Also notice our blog post related to this topic: Asa KI Vaar or Asa DI Vaar? The first recording one is done by Bhai Baljeet Singh and Bhai Gurmeet Singh with tanti saaz (although a...

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Delhi Raag Darbar (Dec 2009)

noreply@blogger.com (Shiv Singh) — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 05:54:18 PST

Late last year there was a Raag Kirtan Darbar in Rajouri Garden, Delhi. I have been listening to these shabads over the past month. Following are my favorites from this program: Todi - Heeyo Re Garab Kahelaro - Bhai Gurmeet Singh Shaant Gauri...

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Malkauns for Haiti

noreply@blogger.com (Shiv Singh) — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 05:54:49 PST

Pictures from the recent earthquake in Haiti have been heartbreaking. I saw some different kinds of pictures from Haiti today. These were heart warming pictures. Those of of Sikhs embracing Haitians, Sikhs serving hot food to people in Haiti. I was...

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18th Annual Adutti Gurmat Sangeet Darbar

noreply@blogger.com (Shiv Singh) — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 18:13:54 PST

Recordings from the 18th Annual Adutti Gurmat Sangeet Darbar (November 2009) can be found at Sikhvibes.com. Following are links to the shabads: Tilang Kafi - Bhai Narinder Singh - har jas rae manaa Basant - Bhai Balbir Singh - thina basanth jo har...

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Warmth For the 2009 Winter - Tukhari Compilation

noreply@blogger.com (Shiv Singh) — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 17:48:24 PST

My favorites Tukhari (Jhaptal) - Ghol Ghumai Laalna - Principle Baldev Singh Saavan Saras Manaa - Prof. Shamshad Ali Ghol Ghumai Lalna - Bhai Sarbjit Singh Rangila Tukhari Compilation Gur Ke Charan Jee Ka Nistaara - Live from Darbar Sahib, Nov...

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Adding gurmatsangeetdarbar.com to repertoire

noreply@blogger.com (Shiv Singh) — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 17:48:43 PST

I always find raag-ful Shabad Kirtan enchanting; however, oftentimes the recording quality available on the web is disappointing. And I know you can empathize with these sentiments. Which is why I point the effort at gurmatsangeetdarbar.com....

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Kal Taaran Guru Nanak Aaya - Bageshree

noreply@blogger.com (Shiv Singh) — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 14:34:48 PST

"Guru Nanak" in Raag Bageshri: Happy Gurpurab folks!!! I have been singing Bhai Gurdas' Vaar Kal Taaran Guru Nanak Aaya in Bageshree since the mid-90s. This weekend I made a recording of this shabad mixing in a country ballad style....

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Importance of Diwali and Refrains in Sikhism

noreply@blogger.com (Shiv Singh) — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 09:59:23 PDT

On several previous occasions I have heard US presidents, including Presidents Bush and Clinton, give warm greetings on the birthday of Guru Nanak. This year, President Obama message on Diwali included a mention of Guru Hargobind Sahib and Bandi...

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Amritsar Raag Darbar Celebrating Guru Ramdas Ji's Birthday

noreply@blogger.com (Shiv Singh) — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 17:08:30 PST

A Raag Darbar organized by the SGPC Gurudwara Manji Sahib Amritsar on Sri Guru Ramdas Sahib Ji's birthday in October 2009. Several of the panths leading kirtaniyas were present in this darbar. The videos can be found here:...

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New Trend in WebKirtan - Live Videos

noreply@blogger.com (Shiv Singh) — Sun, 12 Apr 2009 11:01:01 PDT

I was surfing this morning and found that Sikhnet was broadcasting a live video of the Baisakhi program at LA. I remember having attended this program several years ago. It is fantastic to be able to see this event from miles away, and also to...

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Raag Basant Compilation (2011)

noreply@blogger.com (Shiv Singh) — Sat, 05 Feb 2011 16:33:15 PST

As we enter this beautiful season of colors and smells, I am updating our list of Basant renditions. Please add any that I may have left out through the comments. Also, please suggest if you have additional or corrective information. Enjoy!-...

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Your Own 'Sa' and Vocal Range

noreply@blogger.com (Shiv Singh) — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 17:21:25 PST

Recently I received a request from Gurpreet Singh, a reader of this blog, to help with a question: I wanted to know which key should be chosen as "Sa". The person who teaches me raaga ... is teaching "Sa" as the 4th black key. The [person] who...

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Another Bhai Samund Singh Bilawal Masterpiece

noreply@blogger.com (Shiv Singh) — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 17:08:38 PDT

Last week, a friend told me that there was a classical kirtaniya from Delhi visiting the bay area, and that he will be singing at the San Jose Gurudwara. I had not heard of him ... Bhai Nitendar Singh. Bhai sahib had some time in the east coast...

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Bilawal Compilation

noreply@blogger.com (Shiv Singh) — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 06:54:43 PST

Bilawal Har Ke Naam Bina Dukh Paveh Har Ke Naam Bina Dukh Paveh - Bhai Avtar Singh Bolo bhaiya ram nam - Principal Dyal Singh Bolo Bhaiya Ram Nam - Bhai Nirmal Singh Bolo Bhaiya Ram Nam - Bhai Avtar Singh Das tere ki benti Sewak Kai Bharpoor Jug Jug...

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My Sree Favorites

noreply@blogger.com (Shiv Singh) — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 14:47:26 PDT

Sree is quite a tough raag to sing because of awkward jumps in the aaroh. Fortunately for us, several contemporary keertaniyas have spent ample time perfecting Sree. As a result, despite the rarity of Sree in live kirtan programs, there are several...

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My Suhi Favorites

noreply@blogger.com (Shiv Singh) — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 09:40:00 PDT

After having listened to more than a dozen compositions since the Hemkunt competition last week, I am still at a loss to find one bandish that has a lasting impact. The two compositions that I am posting as my favorites are really a compromise. I...

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