Bhai Mardana Music Festival 2018
Ranjit Singh Ahluwalia, NZ
Guru Nanak, first Guru of the Sikhs, sung his writings accompanied by Bhai Mardana, a scholar of Indian classical music of his time. Thus began a musical tradition which has continued for 600 years.
The programme will feature one of the best Singers and Musicians in this Genre. Rajwinder Kaur is a highly skilled Gurbani singer from the holy city of Amritsar. She is the third generation of Kirtan singers in her family of musicians. Rajwinder won India’s most prestigious Gurbani Sangeet Competition in 2014 named Gavoh Sachi Bani on PTC channel. She has performed on the most famous Gurbani sangeet and Raag Darbar stages of India such as Raag Darbar, Harmandar Sahib. She will be the leading vocal artist in this music festival.
Satwinder Pal Singh is a second generation Sarangi player from Mukatsar. He is the son and disciple of famous Sarangi player Ustad Shaminder Pal Singh of Punjab, disciple of legendary Sarangi Player Ustad Sabir Khan. Satwinder Pal Singh is a highly talented young musician who has Grade from Prasar Bharti Doordarshan and All India Radio. He has played with many legendary musicians and singers. He will be playing solo Sarangi and accompanying Rajwinder Kaur and other artists.
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