In the spirit of Sufiana and the great poet and mystic Bulleh Shah, "Jogi" is a modern take on the powerful genre of Qawwali. The teaching in these words is a meditation to align  "Main" ("I am") desires to unite with "Jogi" ("that I am") in a devotional supplication.

Jogi

#Sufiana track to meditate and dance to.

Jai mai aya tere dar par, tum hi sikhana, jeena ya marna, tum hi sikhana
(If I come to your door, you must teach me, to live or to die.

Jay Mein Aya

This song describes the tug of war between people living in multiple cultures in the west with roots abroad. My experience being raised in North America and living as a visible minority I find comfort in the dance of my native Punjab and its ability to transcend the cultural divide within my own heart. "Sometimes you just need to dance [bhangra]".

Bhangra Pawn

Eh Doye Naina

Inspired by the Gurbani of Sri Guru Ram Das, this is an ode to the Great Giver and a prayer of gratitude for all that He has given and continues to give in unfathomable and unconditional love. Waheguru!

Kirtan

Tu Data Dataar

"Homeland" is a family project that came about in response to the recent climate of anger and fear that has triggered many people to act out their hatred in the US. The story is not new and not about isolated events. When our kids heard about news of a man being shot and the words that accompanied the incidents, it became clear that we needed to channel the emotions in a way that could move our family forward and reflect our vision of how love, compassion, and oneness is how we want to see the world. Initially it began as a concept that Maninder was going to take to his band to professionally produce but transformed into a family healing and growth opportunity.  So, the "mix isn't perfect", and the "voices aren't trained", but we had immense fun just the same. We hope you enjoy this composition, and if you find the message resonates with you, feel free to pass it along! Many blessings for peace, compassion, and love to each of you! The Singhs
 
Lyrics: https://youtu.be/pmH1yNPVAjo

Homeland

Promised Land mixes dance vibes with rhythmic and sonic creativity reinforced with mantras of the Green Tara and world peace.

Promised Land

I've imagined myself as a seeker intoxicated in the union of the self to the Divine and in that whirling pool of ecstasy my soul dances. The whirling Dervish, the Sufi mystic, the Burning-man goers all share in glimpses of "Dansa Jogi".

Dansa Jogi

A Sikh teaching I grew up pondering was about arriving at the threshold of the Divine and surrendering the illusion of the self to the will of the Master. In the teaching the seeker is at the feet of the Master and sings about being ready to accept life or death as either one is fruitful as a Divine command.

I am a seeker, devotee, musician, empath, and a computer geek. Music is breath and my way to tap into all the things that words fail to express. My journey of service to the world is ever-evolving and my path clear as a seeker of the Divine.  If my music vibes with you then I am grateful for the opportunity to offer this to you. May the entire Earth be blessed with Divine Love, Divine Light, and Divine Power.

Maninder Singh