Patrons and Benefactors
Raj Academy deeply appreciates every gift and extends heartfelt gratitude to our Heroes.
Thank you for considering and supporting your Non-Profit Raj Academy.
Your generosity and commitment to preserving and sharing the wisdom of Gurmat Kirtan empower us to continue our mission of healing and transformation through sound.
Patron
Harpreet Singh Grewal
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Sukhdev Singh
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Sakandarjeet Singh
Benefactor
Dr. Gurpreet Singh
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Ravinder Kaur
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Satwant Singh Grewal
Benefactors
Robert & Catharine Sperring
Timeline of milestones with your support
1994: Raj Academy is founded.
1995: Open College Network (OCN) for Outreach, UK
1999: B.Tech National Diploma, Edxel, UK
2001: Launch of Mere Mun,' the world's biggest album archiving 59 Raag from Sri Guru Granth Sahib ji.
2004: World's first Bachelor's degree in Gurmat Kirtan with the University of West London.
2005: Awarded the PTC award for Anhad - Beyond Sound
2006: Professor Surinder Singh, Yogi of Sound, is conferred a Professorship in Musicology by the University of West London for his pioneering work in the revival and education of Gurmat Kirtan.
2008: Release of the album Partaal: Rhythms of Life.
2009: Raj Academy became a registered nonprofit in the United Kingdom.
2010: World's first Master's degree in Naad Yoga with the University of West London
2012: Raj Academy launches its United States chapter as a registered nonprofit (501-c-3)
2012: Broadcast of a 72-episode series on Sikh musicology, The Living Guru & Sabd Guru, aired in both English and Panjabi on Zee Panjabi for over two years.
2013: Release of Mantr.
2014: Release of Vaar Asa – Wisdom of Life, the first known recording in over 300 years presenting Vaar Asa as written in Siri Guru Granth Sahib Ji.
2016: Launch of the Raj Academy Web School, an online learning platform making Gurmat Kirtan education accessible worldwide.
2017: World premiere of our documentary: Sikh Musical Heritage - The Untold Story at the Sikh Art and Film Festival, New York.
2018: Sikh Musical Heritage documentary awarded Audience Choice Award at Vancouver International South Asian Film Festival.
2019: Reshoot of Web school courses expanded with practice videos and 36 weeks a year.
2020: An online Raag series launched on YouTube during the Covid lockdown.
2021: Launch of the Rababi Outreach Program, providing accessible group-based learning in Kirtan.
2021: Release of Besides You: Raag Bairaarree alaap single.
2021: Release of Ardaas: The Prayer.
2022: Release of Aartee: An Anthem for the Universe.
2025: Forthcoming release of Sohila: Sweet Nights. offering a helping hand in healing to humanity with Insomnia and dementia.
Preserving a Sound Tradition
By supporting Raj Academy, you are helping to keep alive a deep and meaningful tradition, guaranteeing that future generations can embrace the wisdom and transformative energy of Naad (Sound).
Education & Accessibility
Since 1994, Raj Academy is bringing valuable knowledge to people around the world through online and in-person programs. Your support helps us reach more individuals and spread this wisdom to all who seek it.
A Cause Beyond Music
"With every donation, you are supporting a mission of empowerment, healing, and transformation through the enriching sound of Gurmat Kirtan traditions."
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