The tradition of Gurmat Sangeet has been evolving from the times of the Gurus to the present. Historically this has largely been an oral tradition, which has been handed from generation to generation often from father to son in families that have been associated with Gurmat Sangeet since the times of the Gurus. The absence of a written tradition and the lack of a consistent framework for the documentation and preservation of Gurmat Sangeet has had a devastating effect, as this centuries-old system for the transmission of the tradition has broken down under the pressures of the modern world.

Gurmat Sangeet suffered the onslaught of ‘modernization’, driven largely by the lure of popularity and financial gain, particularly in the last four decades. Ragis increasingly switched to popular tunes which required less effort and could be plagiarized from readily available sources such as film music, discovering that pandering to popular taste was often the shortest path to popularity and riches. The problem was exacerbated by the ready availability of very cheap mass marketed recordings, which further strengthened the grip of the banal form of Kirtan to the detriment of the Gurmat Sangeet tradition.

Fortunately, there still exist today Kirtaniyas who have invested significant effort and energy into the practice, preservation and teaching of traditional Gurmat Sangeet. However, there is an urgent need to recognize the value of this dwindling group and equally importantly educate the Sikh community about the rich tradition of Gurmat Sangeet to ensure that it outlives  the present generation of its exponents.

The lack of readily available, accessible material for the study of Gurmat Sangeet makes it rather difficult for one to delve into the tradition. While there are several excellent books available, written by Sikh Kirtaniyas such as Sardar Gian Singh Abbotabad, Gyani Dyal Singh, Bhai Avtar Singh & Bhai Gurcharan Singh, these books are somewhat difficult to read without a working knowledge of classical music or Gurmat Sangeet. 

The primary purpose this website is bring forward the original tracks of Kirtaniyas which devoted their whole life to Ragas and Shudh Bani Uchaaran like Bhai Bakshish Singh Ji, Bhai Avtar Singh Ji Bodal, Bhai Narinder Singh and Bani Uchaaran By Bhai Jarnail Singh and Katha by Bhai Thakur Singh Ji(Patiala)