Hofstra University Continuing Education and the Department of Religion are proud to offer two new courses this fall that focus on the musical traditions of Sikhism.
Sacred Music of the Punjab I and II will examine music traditions in a broad South Asian context and will include a historical overview of Sikh gurus and their musical contributions, musical theory and techniques, vocal and instrumental elements, and the role of music in Sikh scripture. Toward the end of each course, there will be a performance of Sikh music. The performances are free and open to the public.
THE COURSES WILL BE TAUGHT BY TWO RENOWNED EXPERTS IN SIKHMUSICOLOGY:
Bhai Baldeep Singh, a 13th-generation exponent of Sikh Kirtan Maryada (vocalist, percussionist, string player), instrument maker, lecturer, archivist, and founder of Anad Conservatory, an institute of Sikh aesthetics and culture.
Gurnam Singh, Ph.D., founder, professor, and chair of the Department of Gurmat Sangeet within the Faculty of Arts and Culture at Punjabi University in Patiala, Punjab, who has published 14 books, 27 edited books, and numerous articles, and is a senior fellow of Sangeet Natak Research Academy, New Delhi.
JOIN US FOR TWO FREE CONCERTS OF TRADITIONAL SIKH KIRTANMUSIC:
Thursday, September 25, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Bhai Baldeep Singh and Group
(Delhi, India)
Tuesday, December 9, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Dr. Gurnam Singh and Group
(Patiala, Punjab, India)
Performances take place at the Mack Student Center Theater, North Campus, Hofstra University Admission is free, but donations are welcome.
For more information about the courses, please visit ce.hofstra.edu or call
(516) 463-7600 or e-mail ce@hofstra.edu.
For more information about the concerts,
call (516) 463-5612.