South Asian Traditions of Peace and Inclusion: The Poetry and Songs of Kabir

May 16, 2024 01:59:27
South Asian Traditions of Peace and Inclusion: The Poetry and Songs of Kabir
Events at USIP
South Asian Traditions of Peace and Inclusion: The Poetry and Songs of Kabir

May 16 2024 | 01:59:27

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Show Notes

In a joyful folk style, Prahlad Singh Tipanya and group sing the devotional poetry of Kabir and related mystic poets of Northern India and Pakistan. On May 15, USIP, in coordination with the Reed Society for the Sacred Arts, hosted an in-person performance of Kabir poetry from Prahlad Singh Tipanya and his ensemble.

Speakers and Performers

Tamanna Salikuddinmoderator
Director of South Asia Programs, U.S. Institute of Peace

Linda Hess, Ph.D.translator
Emerita Professor, Stanford University

Prahlad Singh Tipanya
Vocals and Tambura

Devnarayan Saroliya
Vocals and Violin

Ajay Tipaniya 
Vocals and Dholak

Dharmendra Tipaniya
Vocals and Harmonium

Priyal Maheshwari
Vocals And Manjira

Vivek Virani
Vocals, Flute, and Translation

 

For more information about this event, please visit: https://www.usip.org/events/south-asian-traditions-peace-and-inclusion-poetry-and-songs-kabir

 

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