Ludhiana, January 8
"It is sad that people all over the world are following our traditions like yoga and music whereas Indians are moving away from them. All over the world, people are becoming aware of the healing power of music and hence we are using the traditional stringed
instruments of Sikh gurus," said Prof Surinder Singh, Head, Raj Sangeet
Academy of Asian Music, UK.
Talking to the Ludhiana Tribune, he said he and his six senior students had been sponsored by the Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee for a programme titled 'A journey back to
Guru's time’.
'We are trying to perform the kirtan the way it was sung in Guru's time and we have come to share our knowledge," said Prof Surinder Singh who has earned a lot of fame all over the world for his
performances.
He said the Raj Sangeet Academy of Asian Music, UK, is the largest and most comprehensive institute of Indian Music in the United Kingdom.
Incidentally, the shabad kirtan recital by Prof Surinder Singh at the GNI School left everyone spellbound.
Prof Surinder Singh addressed the students and emphasised the need to listen and buy the original kirtan performed in the traditional manner of Sikh gurus. This would help them in becoming more focussed and to carry on the tradition
of Sikhism.
Mr Harmohinder Singh, Joint Secretary, presented the Siropas and Mr Prithipal Kapoor, former, Pro Vice-Chancellor, GNDU, proposed the vote of thanks.
