Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
#sikhmusic #bhagatkabirji #jahakhimathahaaap #anantvirsingh #london #darbar
Anantvir brings to life the famous couplet from Bhagat Kabir Ji’s teachings, ‘Jahā Khimā Tahā Āp’—meaning ‘where there is forgiveness, there is true self-realisation’. This performance, accompanied by Surdarshan Chana, Momin Khan, Patri Satish Kumar, Gurdain Rayatt and Giridhar Udupa, forms part of the Guru Nanak: Message of Peace Through Music project, presented by Darbar at the Barbican Centre in London on 6th April.
*Translation*:
Jahā̃ dayā, tahā̃ dharam hai
Jahā̃ lobh, tahā̃ pāp
Jahā̃ kṣhamā, tahā̃ āp hī
Jahā̃ satya, tahā̃ Nāth
Where there is compassion, there is righteousness
Where there is greed, there is sin
Where there is forgiveness, there is true self-presence (or inner wealth)
Where there is truth, there resides the Divine
*About the Project*
Performance Date: 6 April 2025
Venue: Barbican Centre, London
This project explored how Guru Nanak’s timeless message of equality, compassion and spiritual awakening continues to resonate. Music was central to his mission—he travelled with Bhai Mardana, a Muslim rababi, using song to share spiritual wisdom beyond caste and creed. Darbar honoured this tradition by bringing musicians of diverse faiths onto one stage, spreading unity and peace.
*Credits*:
*Musicians*
Aruna Sairam (carnatic vocals)
Zeeshan Ali (sufi vocals)
Bhai Anantvir Singh (kirtania)
Amrita Kaur (kirtania)
Momin Khan (sarangi)
Patri Satish Kumar (mridangam)
Giridhar Udupa (ghatam)
Surdarshan Chana (tabla & jori)
Gurdain Rayatt (tabla)
Beibei Wang (da ga drum)
*Darbar Team*
Sandeep Virdee OBE (Artistic Director)
Simrat Lall (Darbar Festival Manager)
María Guardiola (Festivals and Events Manager)
Depesh Patel (Events Manager)
Jamie Craven (Head of Design)
Rahul Ravindran (Creative Video Editor)
Sana Ejaz (Marketing Executive)
Zahabiya Patharia (Marketing Executive)
Christoph Bracher (Head of Sound)
*Filming Crew*
Pritpal Sagoo (Digital Consultant)
Gurwinder Soor (Content Creator and Platform Manager)
Tom Grancia (Technical Production)
Carl Owen (Camera Operator)
Chris Connel (Camera Operator)
Anup Parmar (Camera Operator)
Nick Morchang (Camera Operator)
*Technical Team*
Phil Jones (Front of House Sound)
John Duckett (Sound Monitors)
Mark Gardner (Lighting Designer)
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Darbar believes in the power of Indian classical arts to stir and inspire. Since 2006, we have delivered live events, education, broadcasts and digital experiences, while supporting new talent from India and the UK.
© 2025 Darbar Arts Culture Heritage Trust. All Rights Reserved.
#sikhmusic #bhagatkabirji #jahakhimathahaaap #anantvirsingh #london #darbar
Anantvir brings to life the famous couplet from Bhagat Kabir Ji’s teachings, ‘Jahā Khimā Tahā Āp’—meaning ‘where there is forgiveness, there is true self-realisation’. This performance, accompanied by Surdarshan Chana, Momin Khan, Patri Satish Kumar, Gurdain Rayatt and Giridhar Udupa, forms part of the Guru Nanak: Message of Peace Through Music project, presented by Darbar at the Barbican Centre in London on 6th April.
*Translation*:
Jahā̃ dayā, tahā̃ dharam hai
Jahā̃ lobh, tahā̃ pāp
Jahā̃ kṣhamā, tahā̃ āp hī
Jahā̃ satya, tahā̃ Nāth
Where there is compassion, there is righteousness
Where there is greed, there is sin
Where there is forgiveness, there is true self-presence (or inner wealth)
Where there is truth, there resides the Divine
*About the Project*
Performance Date: 6 April 2025
Venue: Barbican Centre, London
This project explored how Guru Nanak’s timeless message of equality, compassion and spiritual awakening continues to resonate. Music was central to his mission—he travelled with Bhai Mardana, a Muslim rababi, using song to share spiritual wisdom beyond caste and creed. Darbar honoured this tradition by bringing musicians of diverse faiths onto one stage, spreading unity and peace.
*Credits*:
*Musicians*
Aruna Sairam (carnatic vocals)
Zeeshan Ali (sufi vocals)
Bhai Anantvir Singh (kirtania)
Amrita Kaur (kirtania)
Momin Khan (sarangi)
Patri Satish Kumar (mridangam)
Giridhar Udupa (ghatam)
Surdarshan Chana (tabla & jori)
Gurdain Rayatt (tabla)
Beibei Wang (da ga drum)
*Darbar Team*
Sandeep Virdee OBE (Artistic Director)
Simrat Lall (Darbar Festival Manager)
María Guardiola (Festivals and Events Manager)
Depesh Patel (Events Manager)
Jamie Craven (Head of Design)
Rahul Ravindran (Creative Video Editor)
Sana Ejaz (Marketing Executive)
Zahabiya Patharia (Marketing Executive)
Christoph Bracher (Head of Sound)
*Filming Crew*
Pritpal Sagoo (Digital Consultant)
Gurwinder Soor (Content Creator and Platform Manager)
Tom Grancia (Technical Production)
Carl Owen (Camera Operator)
Chris Connel (Camera Operator)
Anup Parmar (Camera Operator)
Nick Morchang (Camera Operator)
*Technical Team*
Phil Jones (Front of House Sound)
John Duckett (Sound Monitors)
Mark Gardner (Lighting Designer)
________________________________________________________________
Darbar believes in the power of Indian classical arts to stir and inspire. Since 2006, we have delivered live events, education, broadcasts and digital experiences, while supporting new talent from India and the UK.
© 2025 Darbar Arts Culture Heritage Trust. All Rights Reserved.
