Sikh Documentary - Diversity in Gurmat Sangeet

A anthropological short documentary featuring the different music genre within the Sikh religious community. The documentary looks into traditional raag kirtan, modern ragi kirtan, AKJ kirtan, Dharna kirtan and the Dhadi jatha. This project has been in sitting in my soul for years and I am glad that I am finally able to manifest it with Sri Akaal Purakh ji's kirpa.

Special thanks to Kirtan Fi

   / @kirtanfi  

Resources used
Gurbani Sangit: Authenticity and Influences. A study of the Sikh musical tradition in relation to medieval and early modern Indian music by Francesca Cassio.

Sikh Sacred Music Gurmat Sangeet by Dr Gurnam Singh

Punjab Gharana: A Historical Overview of the Pre-partition Era by Jasdeep Singh and Kirit Singh

Gurbilas Patshahi 6 - Author unknown

Suraj Prakash by Kavi Santokh Singh

Musical Chaunkis at the Darbar Sahib: History, Aesthetics, and Time by Pashaura Singh

Ghar in Gurbani, Reading and Singing Gurbani - The Guru's Way by Dr Charan Kamal Singh