LONDON, Sep 20 : For the first time in the UK, kirtan is recognised as part of the graded music examination system, with students able to access a formal curriculum and texts for “Sikh Sacred Music” starting Friday. Birmingham-based musician and academic Harjinder Lallie has devoted years towards kirtan taking its rightful place alongside Western classical music and ensuring the traditional musical skills are preserved for generations to come. Kirtan, the singing of shabads or scriptures from the holy ‘Guru […]

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