Hazoori Naad Records

09/04/2026

Bhagat Namdev Ji reminds us through Gurbani that true devotion transcends caste, borders, and rituals.

Historical Fact: The bani of Bhagat Namdev Ji is preserved in the eternal scripture Guru Granth Sahib, compiled by Guru Arjan Dev Ji in 1604.

This is living proof of how Bhagats from different backgrounds were spiritually recognised and included for their divine connection with Vaheguru.

“Sansaar Samundey Taar Gobindey” — a powerful Gurbani message reminding us that only the Divine can carry us across the ocean of life.

09/04/2026

“Eke Eke Ek Tuhi” 🙏✨ — a soulful shabad that reminds us of the oneness of Waheguru, beautifully presented by Bhai Karanvir Singh UK

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Hazoori Naad Records presents 'Eke Eke Ek Tuhi' by Bhai Karanvir Singh UKLive recording from Sri Guru Nanak Sikh Temple, Leeds (UKDate: Sunday 22nd January 2...

07/04/2026

Dhan Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji de Parkash Purab Diyan Lakh Lakh Vadhaiyan 🙏📿

Best wishes on the Parkash Purab of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, may his teachings inspire us all.

31/03/2026

At the court of Guru Gobind Singh Ji in Anandpur Sahib, a vibrant Kavi Darbar of 52 poets thrived. These poets composed devotional and heroic works that were performed in raag-based musical forms, reflecting the principles of Gurmat Sangeet.

The tradition of raag-based singing, formalized in the Guru Granth Sahib, was continued and expanded under Guru Gobind Singh Ji, with many compositions in the Dasam Granth designed for musical performance. His court was not only a center of leadership but also a hub for poetry and spiritual music, preserving and promoting Sikh musical heritage.

Historical sources: Sri Gur Sobha by Sainapati, Bansavalinama by Kesar Singh Chhibber, Suraj Prakash by Bhai Santokh Singh.

30/03/2026

A key historical fact about the Rababi tradition is that it was founded by Guru Nanak Dev Ji through his lifelong companion Bhai Mardana, who played the rabab while Guru Nanak recited Gurbani.

This is documented in early Sikh sources such as the Janamsakhis and the Vars of Bhai Gurdas, which describe how Guru Nanak would say: “Mardaneya, rabab chhed, bani aayee hai”
(play the rabab, the divine word has come)

This establishes that Gurbani Kirtan was originally performed in live musical form with string instruments, not harmonium, and that Rababis were an essential part of Sikh spiritual transmission.

Further historical continuity is proven by the fact that descendants of Bhai Mardana continued serving all ten Sikh Gurus as Rababis, performing kirtan in the Guru Darbar for generations.

However, after the Partition of India, many Rababi families migrated to Pakistan, leading to a decline in this original tradition and the replacement of rabab with harmonium in gurdwaras.

28/03/2026

Guru Ram Das Ji (1534–1581), the fourth Guru of Sikhism, played a foundational role in establishing the spiritual and musical framework of Sikh practice. He founded the city of and initiated the excavation of the sacred , which later became the spiritual center of Sikhism.

More importantly, Guru Ram Das Ji contributed 638 hymns (shabads) to the . These hymns are composed in specific raags (musical measures), forming a core part of —a system where spiritual wisdom is delivered through disciplined, classical music structures. This is historically preserved and verifiable within the Guru Granth Sahib itself, where his compositions are clearly recorded under designated raags.

Modern Initiative Alignment:

Inspired by this authentic tradition, Hazoori Naad Records is committed to reviving and preserving the purity of Gurmat Sangeet by producing raag-based Gurbani recordings, staying true to the original musical frameworks established by the Sikh Gurus. The initiative aims to bridge history with modern production—ensuring that the divine sound (Naad) is experienced as intended by the Gurus.

28/03/2026

A historically verified fact about (also known as Harmandir Sahib) is that its kirtan tradition has always been rooted in Gurmat Sangeet, strictly based on raags prescribed in . The structure of Gurbani itself is organised into 31 primary raags, and historically, kirtan at Darbar Sahib was performed using traditional instruments like the rabab, saranda, taus, and jori.

This is not just oral tradition—it is supported by documented Sikh history. For example, during the time of , who compiled the Guru Granth Sahib in 1604, the first appointed Hazoori Raagi, Bhai Mardana Ji’s lineage and other rababis performed kirtan in strictly raag-based formats inside Darbar Sahib. Historical texts such as Sri Gur Pratap Suraj Granth and records maintained by further validate that raag maryada (discipline) was central to the spiritual experience.

Over time, particularly during the 19th and early 20th centuries, there was a decline in traditional Gurmat Sangeet practices due to colonial influence and changing musical trends. However, revival movements in the late 20th century—supported by institutions and scholars—have worked to restore the original raag-based kirtan tradition at Darbar Sahib.

Hazoori Naad Records builds upon this authentic legacy by aiming to preserve and promote pure Gurmat Sangeet, encouraging classically trained vocalists and musicians to reconnect with the original raag-based Gurbani tradition as practiced at Sri Darbar Sahib.