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BhaiBaldeep Singh

Gurbani kirtan musician and instrument revivalist

  • Born
  • BirthplaceChandigarh, India
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  • 5age he began learning kirtan

Bhai Baldeep Singh is a ragi known for shabad kirtan and a researcher reviving traditional instruments of Sikh music — the rabab, saranda, taus and dilruba. He founded the Anad Foundation.

A musical lineage

Born in Chandigarh into a long line of Sikh musicians, he began learning kirtan from his mother at five. He finished school at Government Model High School, Sector 32, and was a parade commander for the NCC at the 1987 Republic Day Parade.

Reviving the instruments

He is an accomplished pakhawaj player and the founder and chairman of the Anad Foundation and the Anad conservatory, dedicated to the classical style of kirtan and its traditional instruments.

Timeline

  1. 1969Born in Chandigarh on 13 September
  2. 1974Begins learning kirtan, aged five
  3. 1984Finishes school in Sector 32
  4. 1987NCC parade commander, Republic Day

Quick questions

Where was Bhai Baldeep Singh born?

Bhai Baldeep Singh was born in Chandigarh, India. Born in Chandigarh into a family of Sikh musicians; he completed school at Government Model High School, Sector 32.

When was Bhai Baldeep Singh born?

Bhai Baldeep Singh was born on 13 September 1969.

What is Bhai Baldeep Singh known for?

Bhai Baldeep Singh is known for Anad Foundation, Rabab and saranda revival and Shabad kirtan.

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