Sangeet Saroop Satgur | A Musical Journey

Inheriting the love for music from His father Satguru Partap Singh Ji and trained by seers of Indian Classical Music from the Talwandi Gharana as well as traditional Rababi's (Rebeck players and singers) from Amritsar and several other luminaries. Lakshan - explores Satguru Jagjit Singh Ji's musical journey from the years of 1920 to 1947, Sadhana from 1959 to 1967 and Sargam from 1967 to 1980

The Seventies and the Eighties witnessed the emergence of Satguru ji as an accomplished musician. His mastery of cadence, play of rhythmic cycles both in singing and in playing the Dilruba and the Tarab astounded many a maestro. The ease with which He composed, sang and performed complex measures became His hallmark and the music sittings legendary

Satguru Ji believed that learning classical music everyday instils a certain discipline and focus, which is necessary right from childhood. He made it compulsory for all children to learn music. From Ut Bismillah Khan, Pt Kishan Maharaj and Ut Vilayat Khan to Ut Amjad Ali Khan, the tradition has attracted many a music maestro to Bhaini Sahib to impart their knowledge to the children.

The tradition of learning classical music now travels to the UK, US, Canada, Thailand and Africa, and now includes girls and women. With students lining up to become a part of this revolution, Satguru ji focuses on the revival and safeguard of traditional compositions and lost Raagas. Forgotten instruments are also revived and an effort is made to locate forgotten musicians and their families

At the turn of the millennium Satguru Ji's health takes a serious turn and travel is reduced, however the long-standing relationship with music through sittings with the students as well as the doyens of Indian Classical Music continue to flourish. It is not easy as He experiences 3 strokes, time and again music is His antidote and healing, continuing to sing and participate till the very end

The story of composing Atam Ras Jeh Jaaneya