Punjabi Wedding Sangeet Songs
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Welcome to the uplifting world of traditional Punjabi Sangeet.
Punjabi weddings and celebrations embrace a rich heritage full of rituals and cultural traditions that go back for generations.
Many of the sangeet or songs, the boliyan, suhaag and ghordiyan originated in the rural villages of the Punjab and were passed on verbally from mothers to daughters but were never actually written down. However more recently there are many versions of these sangeet in publications transcribed only in the languages of the Indian subcontinent ( Punjabi, Hindi Urdu etc) but I believe this is the very first sangeet book to be written in the English Language(Roman Script).
Tradition shapes the essence of all celebrations and in Punjab sangeet (song) is at the root of all weddings, with fivolous sangeet traditionally loaded with banter, jokes and puns. These songs are usually sung by the women and girls of the family. It is a core and much loved part of the family celebrations encompassed within the ladies sangeet events and one tradition that most families aspire to keep alive.
The ladies sangeet events that encapsulate these songs are popular even in the western diaspora, but the ability to sing the songs and keep the tradition going is fast dwindling, and professional singers are now often brought in to fill the void.
I was brought up by a mother who knew every Punjabi song and tradition possible and she made sure her knowledge and passion for these songs and traditions were passed on to her own daughters and granddaughters. We were taught to sing, play dholki and take the lead at the traditional pre wedding events where women would congregate for a night of hilarious song and dance.
To preserve this beautiful and vibrant heritage given to me by my own mother, I have transcribed into English some of the most popular Punjabi wedding sangeet songs so that everyone can sing along and feel the wondrous heart-warming joy of this fabulous uplifting tradition that brings families together.
Punjabi Wedding Sangeet Songs is a compilation of traditional songs for sangeet events, and it is my sincere hope that this beautiful tradition and vibrant heritage is captured to enable the participation of many generations to come.
So get that dholki out, open your book and start singing !
What Will I Get ?
46 pages each with songs and vibrant images
31 Sangeet Songs (Dholki)
5 Suhaags (Girl’s wedding)
5 Ghordiyan (Boy’s Wedding)
How will I know the tunes/ rhythm to sing to?
Most of the songs incorporated in the book are available to listen to via popular media such as you tube and Spotify etc
Help me to keep this heritage alive and take photos at your event then please do tag us @punjabiweddingsangeetsongs on Instagram.
Who knows your image may be included in my second book (With your consent of course!)
IMPORTANT:
• Please download the eBook on your computer first, then transfer the PDF file to your iPhone, iPad or tablet. Your device may require an app to open the file (such as iBooks or Adobe Reader).
• If the download fails, please check that you have a stable internet connection and enough storage space on your device. If it still doesn't work, please restart your computer and try again.
• After your purchase, you will receive an email with a download link. Please refer to this if you lose your copy. If not, contact me and we can sort something out.
• This eBook can be printed.
All rights reserved
This book is for your personal use ONLY
No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without written permission in accordance with the 1956 Copyright Act. Any person or persons who undertake any unauthorised act as outlined above in relation to this publication will be liable to criminal prosecution and civil claims for damages. ©Jaswinder Biant
NB. The contents of this book is a compilation only and the songs are of folk heritage and hence not the original work of the creator.
Punjabi weddings and celebrations embrace a rich heritage full of rituals and cultural traditions that go back for generations.
Many of the sangeet or songs, the boliyan, suhaag and ghordiyan originated in the rural villages of the Punjab and were passed on verbally from mothers to daughters but were never actually written down. However more recently there are many versions of these sangeet in publications transcribed only in the languages of the Indian subcontinent ( Punjabi, Hindi Urdu etc) but I believe this is the very first sangeet book to be written in the English Language(Roman Script).
Tradition shapes the essence of all celebrations and in Punjab sangeet (song) is at the root of all weddings, with fivolous sangeet traditionally loaded with banter, jokes and puns. These songs are usually sung by the women and girls of the family. It is a core and much loved part of the family celebrations encompassed within the ladies sangeet events and one tradition that most families aspire to keep alive.
The ladies sangeet events that encapsulate these songs are popular even in the western diaspora, but the ability to sing the songs and keep the tradition going is fast dwindling, and professional singers are now often brought in to fill the void.
I was brought up by a mother who knew every Punjabi song and tradition possible and she made sure her knowledge and passion for these songs and traditions were passed on to her own daughters and granddaughters. We were taught to sing, play dholki and take the lead at the traditional pre wedding events where women would congregate for a night of hilarious song and dance.
To preserve this beautiful and vibrant heritage given to me by my own mother, I have transcribed into English some of the most popular Punjabi wedding sangeet songs so that everyone can sing along and feel the wondrous heart-warming joy of this fabulous uplifting tradition that brings families together.
Punjabi Wedding Sangeet Songs is a compilation of traditional songs for sangeet events, and it is my sincere hope that this beautiful tradition and vibrant heritage is captured to enable the participation of many generations to come.
So get that dholki out, open your book and start singing !
What Will I Get ?
46 pages each with songs and vibrant images
31 Sangeet Songs (Dholki)
5 Suhaags (Girl’s wedding)
5 Ghordiyan (Boy’s Wedding)
How will I know the tunes/ rhythm to sing to?
Most of the songs incorporated in the book are available to listen to via popular media such as you tube and Spotify etc
Help me to keep this heritage alive and take photos at your event then please do tag us @punjabiweddingsangeetsongs on Instagram.
Who knows your image may be included in my second book (With your consent of course!)
IMPORTANT:
• Please download the eBook on your computer first, then transfer the PDF file to your iPhone, iPad or tablet. Your device may require an app to open the file (such as iBooks or Adobe Reader).
• If the download fails, please check that you have a stable internet connection and enough storage space on your device. If it still doesn't work, please restart your computer and try again.
• After your purchase, you will receive an email with a download link. Please refer to this if you lose your copy. If not, contact me and we can sort something out.
• This eBook can be printed.
All rights reserved
This book is for your personal use ONLY
No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without written permission in accordance with the 1956 Copyright Act. Any person or persons who undertake any unauthorised act as outlined above in relation to this publication will be liable to criminal prosecution and civil claims for damages. ©Jaswinder Biant
NB. The contents of this book is a compilation only and the songs are of folk heritage and hence not the original work of the creator.