The Saz of Gurmat Sangit

The Saz of Gurmat Sangit

Directed by Harpreet Kaur
Produced by Manmeet Singh

Overview

Genre
Music, Religion, and Arts
Synopsis

The Saz of Gurmat Sangit is a documentary that focuses on the efforts being made to revive the Kirtan Parampara (tradition) of singing Shabads on Sikh Musical Instruments. Interviews reveal the history of Gurmat Sangit and talk about the personal initiatives of individuals in the Diaspora to learn Sikh Musicology. The documentary also shows the art of making these instruments and gives the viewers an understanding of how intricate the process is. The intent is for the audience to develop an appreciation for this revivalist effort and to educate them of the richness of Gurmat Sangit.

Stage
finished
Running time
16 minutes

Credits

  • Harpreet Kaur ... Director
  • Manmeet Singh ... Producer
  • Harpreet Kaur ... Writer, Narrator, Cinematographer, Editor

Production Details

Prod. Co.
Sach Productions
Country
United Kingdom
Years of Production
2 months
Locations
United Kingdom, India, USA

Distribution Details

Release year
2005
Language
English & Panjabi
Subtitles
English

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