Sikh Musicology - Sri Guru Granth Sahib and Hymns of the Human Spirit

Author: Gurnam SinghPublisher: Kanishka PublishersYear: 2001Language: EnglishPages: 285ISBN/UPC (if available): 8173913951 DescriptionThis book, for the first time, endeavors to highlight the importance of Shabad Kirtan in accordance with the established tradition of Sikh musicology by composing and singing the 31 Ragas and 31 Raaga-forms from Shri Guru Granth Sahib. The musical notations of these 62 raagas compositions are included in this book. Based on the main motive of carrying across the message of the Divine Gurbani through the cosmic language of music too the vast sea of humanity irrespective of caste or creed, the Sikh musicology distinguishes itself from the other musical traditions of India, or the world for that matter, due to its character of originality. In Sikhism, a specific tradition of Shabad Kirtan has been prescribed with the sole mission of disseminating the holy message of Shri 'Guru Granth Sahib.' We can define this music, that flows in tune with the Gurmat or