Raag kirtan

Kirtan

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Bhai Dharam Singh Zakhmi

Raag Kirtan

On July 09, 1999, Bhai Avtar Singh Ragi, my younger granduncle, was requested to sing at the funeral (Bhog) ceremony of the legendary Sikh scholar, Giani Jagir Singh. This is the first composition sung by Bhai Avtar Singh in which I played the Pakhāwaj of my student Rabbi Shergill to honour his late Sikh-scholar dad. Bhai Sahib Swaran Singh, a nephew of Bhai Avtar Singh, and with whole he played Jori & Tabla since early 1950s is on the Jori-Tabla. For a few years, after I had revived the instrument Jori in Gurbani Sangeet in its original playing technique and making, Bhai Swaran Singh and I would play with Bhai Sahib Bhai Avtar Singh on major occasions. 
A lay listener can easily distinguish, my playing on Pakhāwaj from 4:44 minutes marker onwards, from a very busy and distinct rendition along with the composition.
Bhai Avtar Singh's Mangalācharan-Alāpa and extraordinary rendition of this original composition of Guru Nanak Dev is worthy of note —a great example of the once rich Gurbani Sangeet tradition of the Darbār Sahib, Amritsar.

Rāga Gauri Bairagan Dhurpad By Bhai Avtar Singh With Bhai Baldeep Singh On Pakhāwaj

May 5, 1991, Dr. Sudarshan Singh was at the residence of his dear late daughter Professor Amardeep Kaur (d. 2016) and was reminiscing about the legendary Bhai Sahib Bhai Jwala Singh. He recalled one composition that he had studied directly from him saying that he used to sing this Gurbāni Dhurpadā on a very slow tempo Teel Tāla (Punjabi Thekkā). At my request, he recorded this very rare Rāga Dhanāsri (Rāga Gujri Añg) for me. I tried playing the Tabla with him in this recording.
Sardar Shukar Singh, father of Dr. Sudarshan Singh, was a close associate of Bhai Jwala Singh. Dr Sudarshan Singh was also a student of Sant-Rein Warayam Singh, who in turn was a student of Giani Gyan Singh Almast. Even at this elderly age, one can see his classical training by way of very high quality vocal ornaments such as Meend and Lehak.

(Dr) Sudarshan Singh Raga Dhanasri Gujri Ang

From The Anād Foundation Archives, TAFaRC, I am sharing this old recording of one of India's finest vocalists of the 20th century, Sardar Sohan Singh. He was a doyen of the illustrious Agra Gharana having studied from the legendary Ustad Faiyaz Khan. 

TAFaRC shares this first of three compositions in the 20th century version of Rāga Tukhari, which is basically Rāga Madhuvanti with an additional Flat 6th, or Komal Nikhad. The Gurbani Pada is "Mere Lāl Rangile".

Sadly, there has been no mention of this legendary singer on social medias nor his recordings available. Even though not much has survived of his music, I hope this will help introduce the aesthetical brilliance of this extraordinary maestro to the audiences present and future.

2016 TAFaRC Restoration I Ustad Sohan Singh: Rāga Tukhari — Lal Rangile

From The Anād Foundation Archives, TAFaRC, I am sharing this old recording of one of India's finest vocalists of the 20th century, Sardar Sohan Singh, a Padma Shri awardee. He was a doyen of the illustrious Agra Gharana having studied from the legendary Ustad Faiyaz Khan. 

TAFaRC humbly shares this third composition, Gurbani Pada is "Bhavjal Bin Sabdai Keo Tariye", sung by Sardar Sohan Singh in Rāga Bhairao. 

Sadly, there has been no mention of this legendary singer on social medias nor his recordings available. Even though not much has survived of his music, I hope this will help introduce the aesthetical brilliance of this extraordinary maestro to the audiences present and future.

2016 TAFaRC Restoration, Ustad Sohan Singh: Rāga Bhairao — Bhavjal Bin

Sukhwinder Singh Pinky Ji (age 11) with Bhai Baljeet Singh singing at Darbar Sahib 1974

09 RAAG BIHAGRA ATT PRITAM MANMOHANA

ਦੇਖੁ ਫੂਲ ਫੂਲ ਫੂਲੇ ॥
Dhaekh Fool Fool Foolae ||
Behold the flowers flowering, and the blossoms blossoming forth!

ਅਹੰ ਤਿਆਗਿ ਤਿਆਗੇ ॥
Ahan Thiaag Thiaagae ||
Renounce and abandon your egotism.

ਚਰਨ ਕਮਲ ਪਾਗੇ ॥
Charan Kamal Paagae ||
Grasp hold of His Lotus Feet.

ਤੁਮ ਮਿਲਹੁ ਪ੍ਰਭ ਸਭਾਗੇ ॥
Thum Milahu Prabh Sabhaagae ||
Meet with God, O blessed one.

ਹਰਿ ਚੇਤਿ ਮਨ ਮੇਰੇ ॥ ਰਹਾਉ ॥
Har Chaeth Man Maerae || Rehaao ||
O my mind, remain conscious of the Lord. ||Pause||

ਸਘਨ ਬਾਸੁ ਕੂਲੇ ॥
Saghan Baas Koolae ||
The tender young plants smell so good,

ਇਕਿ ਰਹੇ ਸੂਕਿ ਕਠੂਲੇ ॥
Eik Rehae Sook Kathoolae ||
While others remain like dry wood.

ਬਸੰਤ ਰੁਤਿ ਆਈ ॥
Basanth Ruth Aaee ||
The season of spring has come;

ਪਰਫੂਲਤਾ ਰਹੇ ॥੧॥
Parafoolathaa Rehae ||1||
It blossoms forth luxuriantly. ||1||

ਅਬ ਕਲੂ ਆਇਓ ਰੇ ॥
Ab Kaloo Aaeiou Rae ||
Now, the Dark Age of Kali Yuga has come.

ਇਕੁ ਨਾਮੁ ਬੋਵਹੁ ਬੋਵਹੁ ॥
Eik Naam Bovahu Bovahu ||
Plant the Naam, the Name of the One Lord.

ਅਨ ਰੂਤਿ ਨਾਹੀ ਨਾਹੀ ॥
An Rooth Naahee Naahee ||
It is not the season to plant other seeds.

ਮਤੁ ਭਰਮਿ ਭੂਲਹੁ ਭੂਲਹੁ ॥
Math Bharam Bhoolahu Bhoolahu ||
Do not wander lost in doubt and delusion.

ਗੁਰ ਮਿਲੇ ਹਰਿ ਪਾਏ ॥
Gur Milae Har Paaeae ||
One who has such destiny written on his forehead,

ਜਿਸੁ ਮਸਤਕਿ ਹੈ ਲੇਖਾ ॥
Jis Masathak Hai Laekhaa ||
Shall meet with the Guru and find the Lord.

ਮਨ ਰੁਤਿ ਨਾਮ ਰੇ ॥
Man Ruth Naam Rae ||
O mortal, this is the season of the Naam.

ਗੁਨ ਕਹੇ ਨਾਨਕ ਹਰਿ ਹਰੇ ਹਰਿ ਹਰੇ ॥੨॥੧੮॥
Gun Kehae Naanak Har Harae Har Harae ||2||18||
Nanak utters the Glorious Praises of the Lord, Har, Har, Har, Har. ||2||18||

Tin Jan Dekha Naini

Dekh Phool Phool Phule - Bibi Ashupreet Kaur

ਹਮੁ ਇਹੁ ਕਾਜੁ ਜਗਤੁ ਮਉ ਆਇ - Sri Dasam Bani Kirtan recited by Pandit Ajoy Chakraborty Ji in Raga Todi, recorded Live at Takhat Sri Patna Sahib.

Takht Sri Patna Sahib

Raga Todi - Hum Eh Kaaj Jagat Mau Aye - Pandit Ajoy Chakraborty Ji

ਸਵੈਯਾ ॥
SWAYYA

ਹੇ ਰਵਿ ਹੇ ਸਸਿ ਹੇ ਕਰੁਨਾਨਿਧਿ ਮੇਰੀ ਅਬੈ ਬਿਨਤੀ ਸੁਨਿ ਲੀਜੈ ॥
O Surya! O Chandra! O merciful Lord! listen to a request of mine, I am not asking for anything else from you

ਅਉਰ ਨ ਮਾਗਤ ਹਉ ਤੁਮ ਤੇ ਕਛੁ ਚਾਹਤ ਹਉ ਚਿਤ ਮੈ ਸੋਈ ਕੀਜੈ ॥
Whatever I wish in my mind, by that with Thy Grace

ਸਸਤ੍ਰਨ ਸੋ ਅਤਿ ਹੀ ਰਨ ਭੀਤਰ ਜੂਝਿ ਮਰੋ ਕਹਿ ਸਾਚ ਪਤੀਜੈ ॥
If I fall a martyr while fighting with my enemies then I shall think that I have realised Truth

ਸੰਤ ਸਹਾਇ ਸਦਾ ਜਗ ਮਾਇ ਕ੍ਰਿਪਾ ਕਰ ਸ੍ਯਾਮ ਇਹੈ ਵਰੁ ਦੀਜੈ ॥੧੯੦੦॥
O Sustainer of the Universe! I may always help the saints in this world and destroy the tyrants, bestow this boon on me.1900.

He Rav He Sas He Karnaunidh - Professor Kartar Singh Ji

55 Farida Je Jana Til Thorre

Shabads

200 Jin Tohey Dhiyayo Tin Pooran

257 Jal Te Thal Kar

252 Ustat Man Meih Kar Nirankar

251 Har Har Naam Nidhan Hai

Bhai Dharam Singh Zakhmi - Asa Di War Vol. 2

Bhai Dharam Singh Zakhmi - Asa Di War Vol. 1

Happy Birthday Samagam Baba Sahib Singh Ji Bedi Una Sahib- March-2013

05-Mere Ramrai Tu Santa Ka Sant Tere

Sung live in Sydney on 9 November 2019 with Inderpreet Singh on Vocal Support and Bhajanpreet Kaur on Tabla.

Pragte Nanak Rai - Raag Kaunsi Kanra

Watch Full 4K Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0D8t0fZwTP4&t=545s

Durga Kavach Kirtan - Ragi Bhai Gurpartap Singh Ji (Sri Hazur Sahib Wale)

Sab te Vadda Satguru Nanak Jin Kal raakhi meri - Bhai Jagtar Singh

Deenan Ki Pratipal Karai Nit (Raag Tukhari) - Bibi Simrit Kaur & Bhai Sukhmeet

I sang this at KTS Tulsi's and Suman Tulsi's residence on Sunday, February 7, 2021, and their daughter Japna recorded this on her phone from at least 10 feet away. There were no microphones. There is some hustling noise at 2-3 places so some discretion is solicited.

Besides, this was sung wearing an N95 mask — so, this is a #Covid19 Special!

20210207 Bhai Baldeep Singh | Rāg Darbārī Manglācaran | Dhurpadā Sājnā Saṅt (Śudh Kānrā Āsāvarī Mēl)

Ih bidh Phaag Kirpanan Khele  | ਇਹ ਬਿਧਿ ਫਾਗ ਕ੍ਰਿਪਾਨਨ ਖੇਲੇ | Raag Bahar Kirtan | Manbir Singh

ਨਿਰਬਾਣ ਕੀਰਤਨੁ ਗਾਵਹੁ ਕਰਤੇ ਕਾ ਨਿਮਖ ਸਿਮਰਤ ਜਿਤੁ ਛੂਟੈ ॥੧॥
In the state of Nirvaanaa, sing the Kirtan of the Creator's Praises; contemplating Him in meditation, even for an instant, one is saved. ||1||

200 Jin Tohey Dhiyayo Tin Pooran

Nirbaan Kirtan