Dr. Manpreet Singh

Email: manpreetsingh@gurunanakinstitute.ca
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About

Dr. Manpreet Singh hails from a family immersed in Gurmat Sangeet. He is a 3rd generation Kirtaniya, pursuing the tradition started by his Paternal grandfather, Late Shiromani Ragi Bhai Uttam Singh Patang and continuing under the guidance of his Chachaji/Paternal Uncle, Dr. Gurnam Singh Ji, whom he has been training under for the past 25 years.  Dr. Manpreet Singh was awarded a Gold Medal during his Music studies at Punjabi University Patiala, where he completed his Doctorate degree in Gurmat Sangeet Studies. An award winning vocalist, he was also a Gold Medalist in the Light Vocal category at the National Youth Festival organized by the Association of Indian Universities.  An approved artist from ICCR (Indian Council of Cultural Relations), he has performed at various events throughout India and the world including Frankfurt University in Germany, Hofstra University in New York and the White House in Washington, DC.  Currently he lives in the USA and has been teaching Gurmat Sangeet to students all over the world for the past 12 years.  In order to celebrate, elevate and hone his student’s skills, he augments their studies by organizing youth performance festivals.  Gurmat Sangeet being an integral part of his life and discipline, Dr. Manpreet Singh aspires to share this rich treasure of Sikh Musicology with everyone.