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Singing in Raag Gauri GURMUKH SINGH

In the recordings, the deep spirituality of the ardaas is felt in shabads like "hey sansaar taap harnay" (GGS:1358) as the angelic voices sing in perfect harmony to effortless changes in taal (beat).

Mysterious Lady:
Parvyn Kaur Singh by PARIS POMPOR

Parvyn Kaur Singh is bubbly despite exhaustion. The Melbourne-based Sikh-Aussie singer has just finished her ''day job'' leading hordes of schoolchildren through modern dance basics.

Harshdeep Kaur:
Language No Bar PINK VILLA

She learned music from her father and started singing at the age of six. Other than exploring different styles of music like Punjabi and Indian classical, Western classical and world music, she is also known for her Sufi songs.

The Birth Pangs of Dya Singh's World Music GURMUKH SINGH

Dya Singh’s quest for distinctly Sikh world-music which appeals to the universal music ear, continues. Meeting Craig Pruess and working with him has given a further musical dimension to this work in progress.

The Dispeller of Sorrow, The Purveyor of Hope CD Review by SANGAT SINGH

The young follow Dya Singh, the minstrel, around as they would the Pied Piper of lore, to get his autograph, talk to him, or just throw a high-five with him.

Urban Turban:
New Music From Cornershop by SHARIN BHATTI

Ready with the release of their eight album, Urban Turban, Cornershop’s songwriting force Tjinder Singh talks about its Punjabi influences and elements.

Sikh-Canadian Bags Second Prestigious Juno Award NEWS REPORT

Kiran Ahluwalia's Aam Zameen : Common Ground was awarded Canada's prestigious JUNO Award for BEST WORLD MUSIC ALBUM OF THE YEAR at the 2012 Juno ceremonies held in Ottawa recently.

Rabbi Returns: Rabbi Shergill Releases New Album - "III" by SOMYA LAKHANI

The album stays true to Shergill’s style and soul; just like his two previous albums, this too is a reflection of issues that are close to his heart.

Hargobind 'Hargo' Singh Becomes The Last Artist To Work With Notorious But Talented Music-Producer Phil Spector by CAMERON MATTHEWS

"I just dropped my son off outside the house of a guy who's about to be on trial for murder ..."

Bursts of Song and Music Help Revive Bhai Baldeep Singh's Qila Sarai by VANDANA SHUKLA

She plays the taus, until recently an almost extinct stringed instrument, originally played by the Sikh Gurus. Geographical distance from her cultural moorings does not deter her.