Events

Professor Surinder Singh from Raj Academy presented a talk and workshop on hymns from the Sikh scriptures at Gurdwara Amrit Parchar Dharmik DiwanSikh Temple in Bradford.

14-03-2010

The afternoon began with an introduction by Professor Singh to gurmat sangeet, hymns from Sikh scriptures. He then gave a presentation of Sikh musicology, discussing its history and importance to Sikh religion, and following this there was a hands-on workshop during which participants were invited to hold and play the ancient musical instruments that are used to accompany these hymns.

Hearing gurmat sangeet performed is said to promote physical healing and mental wellbeing, and it's an experience that is open to all. Participant David Dufton commented that he was "surprised at how relaxed I was at apparently being the only 'white, western Christian' at the lecture."

David added that "despite being an elderly Westerner and finding it uncomfortable getting down, sitting, and getting up from the floor, I did feel at ease with people who had been used to such seating arrangements all their lives!"

Raj Academy teaches the traditional classical style of playing and reciting hymns using instruments rarely seen today, such as the rabaab, saranda, jori and dilruba. The Academy's mission is to teach and promote the art of singing and playing these sacred hymns to bring about holistic healing and spiritual growth.

Kala Sangam is pleased to announce that Raj Academy is returning to Bradford for the weekend of Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th March 2010. They will present two special events, to which all are welcome. On Saturday 13th March, they will give a lecture and workshop at Kala Sangam from 3pm – 5pm, and on Sunday 14th March they will give a concert, the time and venue for which is yet to be confirmed.

Raj Academy will give a short workshop at:
Address: Kala Sangam,
St Peter's House,
Bradford,
BD1 4TY

For more information, email bryony@kalasangam.org or call 01274 303340.

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