Best Harman Singh Podcasts (2024)

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Dinara Klinton and Nicky Spence on the mysteries of the masked singers 43:12

8m ago43:12

43:12

Ukrainian-British pianist Dinara Klinton and Scottish operatic tenor Nicky Spence join Anna Phoebe and Jeffrey Boakye, taking us from a cheeky 1980s boy band from Birmingham via Domenico Scarlatti to the famous French duo behind the mask as they add the next five tracks. Producer: Jerome WeatheraldPresented with musical direction by Jeffrey Boakye …

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Amy Harman and Roderick Williams head for The Village 42:43

5d ago42:43

42:43

Baritone Roderick Williams and bassoonist Amy Harman kick off with a famous four-letter acronym as they add the next five tracks to the playlist with Anna Phoebe and Jeffrey Boakye as they go on their latest international musical journey. From the cop, the cowboy and the construction worker in Greenwich Village, the show drops in on Brahms, visits …

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Isata Kanneh-Mason and Richard Stilgoe launch a new series 42:48

12d ago42:48

42:48

Pianist Isata Kanneh-Mason and lyricist and musician Richard Stilgoe join Anna Phoebe and Jeffrey Boakye as they add the first five tracks in the new series, taking us from a pop/disco banger from 2001 to Nina Simone, via a heartfelt countertenor revival. Producer: Jerome WeatheraldPresented with musical direction by Jeffrey Boakye and Anna Phoebe …

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Don't Blame Others 56:21

21d ago56:21

56:21

Guru Nanak Dev Ji explains to the rich man that everything he is experiencing is based on his karma. We cannot blame others, as we are receiving the results of our past actions and we must strive to the best from here onwards to earn the results of that. Sri Nanak Prakash is a detailed historical account of the life of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. It was wri…

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Focusing on Work and Forgetting Vaheguru 1:02:04

20d ago1:02:04

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Guru Nanak Dev Ji meets a rich person who is deeply pained by inner woes. The rich person would never remember God's name, spending his whole day in business trades. Sri Nanak Prakash is a detailed historical account of the life of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. It was written by Mahakavi (great poet) Bhai Santokh Singh Ji in 1824 (AD), and represents one of t…

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You Have the Greatest Guide 56:34

1M ago56:34

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Guru Nanak Dev Ji emphasizes that even though you are a fool and are helpless, you have the greatest Vaheguru as your guide to go forwards Sri Nanak Prakash is a detailed historical account of the life of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. It was written by Mahakavi (great poet) Bhai Santokh Singh Ji in 1824 (AD), and represents one of the most comprehensive and b…

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What is Your Accumulation of God's Name? 59:09

1M ago59:09

59:09

Guru Nanak Dev Ji teaches that the things you're chasing in this world will be left here when you have to leave, such as money. Have you attained the wealth of Naam? How much have you saved of it? If your answer is zero for today, go earn some Naam - go do some devotional worship and seva. If you don't, you become taxed by the vices openly entering…

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Maya is the Slave of the Saints 53:47

1M ago53:47

53:47

Guru Nanak Dev Ji emphasizes that someone who chases after Maya becomes a slave of Maya. But for the Saints, they make Maya their slave and do not waver from it. It is not to say do not interact with Maya, just see it as having no value as it's part of the illusion Sri Nanak Prakash is a detailed historical account of the life of Guru Nanak Dev Ji.…

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Do Not Mislead Others 57:41

1M ago57:41

57:41

Guru Nanak Dev Ji teaches a self-proclaimed religious man that he cannot go around misleading people about who he is and what he is capable of doing. Whoever we personally pretend to be, the Jamdhoots (messengers of death) will recognize our inner true selves - without having to check with the opinions of any other worldly people or check your Inst…

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Guru Nanak Dev Ji Goes to Lahore 59:44

2M ago59:44

59:44

Arriving in Lahore (also known as Lavpur), Guru Nanak Dev Ji and went to a butcher house to spread their wisdom, to address this environment where cows are being slaughtered purposely infront of Hindus. Guru Sahib Ji then addresses the falsehood of a self proclaimed religious man - whole claimed her could see throughout the 3 worlds, but couldn't f…

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Catch Yourself Seeking Recognition 52:18

2M ago52:18

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Just like Bhai Mardana Ji got caught into the mindset of wanting to be worshipped and and enjoying the praise, we might find ourselves in moments where we watch to catch the attention of others or get recognition - especially when at sangat programs or during seva. Sit back and talk to yourself about it - question why your mind wants this. Recogniz…

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Guru Sahib Ji Writes Our Destiny 48:01

2M ago48:01

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Everything is written in our destiny by Vaheguru and it is Guru Sahib Ji who can change that lekha whenever they would like. Bhai Mardana Ji then has a thought about what it would feel like to receive praise and Guru Ji shows a great teaching through this situation. Sri Nanak Prakash is a detailed historical account of the life of Guru Nanak Dev Ji…

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Focus on More than Miracles 1:00:49

2M ago1:00:49

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Guru Nanak Dev Ji isn't just amazing for doing miracles like bringing animals back to life - Guru Ji has come to destroy our ego and spread Naam Sri Nanak Prakash is a detailed historical account of the life of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. It was written by Mahakavi (great poet) Bhai Santokh Singh Ji in 1824 (AD), and represents one of the most comprehensive…

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Bringing the Elephant Back to Life 1:02:41

2M ago1:02:41

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Feeling stuck for income when the elephant owner's elephant dies, the man begs Guru Nanak Dev Ji to bring the elephant back to life. Guru Ji explains everything is according to the command of the Creator Sri Nanak Prakash is a detailed historical account of the life of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. It was written by Mahakavi (great poet) Bhai Santokh Singh Ji…

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Invoking Inner Sweetness 41:40

2M ago41:40

41:40

Guru Nanak Dev Ji speaks with the sidhs and Guru Ji teaches them that on the outside they can dress in any way, but this does not guarantee internal sweetness. Praan Nath & Mangal Nath recognize Guru Ji during the interaction Sri Nanak Prakash is a detailed historical account of the life of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. It was written by Mahakavi (great poet)…

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Following Guru Nanak Dev Ji's Instructions 59:00

2M ago59:00

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Often, Guru Sahib Ji gives us a hukam but we think we can bypass even a tiny bit of the Hukam and there won't be any impact. Guru Nanak Dev Ji instructs Bhai Mardana Ji to not turn around, but Bhai Mardana Ji thinks what's the harm if I take a brief peek at what is behind me. Guru Ji reveals what happens next. Sri Nanak Prakash is a detailed histor…

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Renouncing the World 46:39

2M ago46:39

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The Sidhs asked Guru Nanak Dev Ji, "what pain caused You to renounce the world and how much power do You have?" But it is through the love of Vaheguru that you can see what the world really is Sri Nanak Prakash is a detailed historical account of the life of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. It was written by Mahakavi (great poet) Bhai Santokh Singh Ji in 1824 (A…

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Heidi Fardell and Keelan Carew round off the series 42:25

2M ago42:25

42:25

Recorder and baroque flute player Heidi Fardell and pianist Keelan Carew join Anna Phoebe and Jeffrey Boakye as they add the last five tracks, which include the theme for a famous animated woodpecker, a huge recent TV soundtrack with echoes of Beethoven, and a funked-up version of a classic 1960 guitar track by The Shadows. Add to Playlist will ret…

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Jasdeep Singh Degun and Anne Dudley head to the tavern 42:38

2M ago42:38

42:38

Sitar player and composer Jasdeep Singh Degun and composer and musician Anne Dudley continue the musical journey with Anna Phoebe and Jeffrey Boakye. From New York punk to Björk's debut via a 13th century drinking song in Latin, this penultimate episode of the series brings the current tally of tracks to 25. Producer: Jerome WeatheraldPresented wit…

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Andrew Roachford and Anna Lapwood celebrate the intricacies of singing 42:45

2M ago42:45

42:45

Singer-songwriter Andrew Roachford and organist and conductor Anna Lapwood join Anna Phoebe and Jeffrey Boakye in the studio as they add the next five tracks to the playlist. Starting in Jamaica in the 1960s, they travel via the Hunger Games and a Rolling Stones choir classic to the Congo, finishing up at arguably the most famous song on the planet…

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Guru Nanak Dev Ji & the Sesame Seed Test 1:02:41

3M ago1:02:41

1:02:41

Wherever Guru Ji's Charan (blessed feet) step, that place becomes pure. Focusing on Guru Ji's Charan, you'll achieve everything. A Sidh comes to test Guru Nanak Dev Ji, giving Guru Ji one sesame seed and requesting them to split the seed between all the Sidhs that are present. The Sidhs moved the bodies of water away, but Guru Ji simply called the …

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Desires are Stealing this Opportunity 59:35

3M ago59:35

59:35

Guru Nanak Dev Ji teaches the locals that bliss and peace do not exist with desires. These desires are looting your precious breaths. Come to the true merchant of God's Name Sri Nanak Prakash is a detailed historical account of the life of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. It was written by Mahakavi (great poet) Bhai Santokh Singh Ji in 1824 (AD), and represents …

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Emma Rawicz and Gavin Higgins take us from Aldeburgh to Bicycle Town 42:56

3M ago42:56

42:56

Saxophonist, composer and bandleader Emma Rawicz, and composer Gavin Higgins, join Anna Phoebe and Jeffrey Boakye as they add the next five tracks. From a Muddy Waters masterpiece, they take us to Aldeburgh for Benjamin Britten's tragic tale, before jumping on their bicycles and heading to Copenhagen for an audacious saxophone composition. The five…

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Rare Are Those Who Aren't Impacted By Maya 58:30

3M ago58:30

58:30

Guru Nanak Dev Ji emphasizes that just like how the majority of grains get grinded in the mill, some grains are able to slip through and are not grinded. Like this, Maya impacts the majority of people, but few rare blessed individuals are able to remain not impacted by it. Sri Nanak Prakash is a detailed historical account of the life of Guru Nanak…

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The Ocean of Guru Nanak Dev Ji's Teachings 51:05

3M ago51:05

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Guru Nanad Dev Ji travels to multiple remote locations, to awaken the locals and spread Vaheguru Ji's Naam. These teachings are like an ever flowing ocean, that continue to take you deeper into the experience and understanding of yourself and all around you. Guru Nanak Dev Ji then comes across a village of people who look well off on the outside, b…

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Attachments Limit Our Experiences 56:49

3M ago56:49

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Guru Nanak Dev Ji emphasizes that as long as you associate Moh (attachment) with something specific, then you will never experience free bliss Sri Nanak Prakash is a detailed historical account of the life of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. It was written by Mahakavi (great poet) Bhai Santokh Singh Ji in 1824 (AD), and represents one of the most comprehensive a…

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Guru Nanak Dev Ji Meets Hanuman Ji 53:49

3M ago53:49

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Guru Nanak Dev Ji explains to Bibheekhan about the status of a Gurmukh and to do sangat of the saints. With this updesh (teachings), it led to Raavan being killed. Bhai Mardana Ji asks Guru Ji if they can meet Hanuman Ji and Guru Nanak Dev Ji goes to bestow teachings on him. Sri Nanak Prakash is a detailed historical account of the life of Guru Nan…

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This Body is Temporary 59:12

3M ago59:12

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Guru Nanak Dev Ji emphasizes that attachment to your body and to your ego will remain for many lifetimes, until you grab hold of the support of Vaheguru's Naam. Understand that your body is temporary, it will die. That person that understands this will begin to distance themselves from the pains of this world and separate themselves from the pains …

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Sam Lee and Debbie Wiseman head to outer space 43:15

3M ago43:15

43:15

Folks singer and song collector Sam Lee, and composer Debbie Wiseman, join Anna Phoebe and Jeffrey Boakye in the studio as they add the next five tracks. Starting with time travel, they head to a ground-breaking Coachella performance, a May Day celebration, and finish off with an unexpected dogleg from Fleetwood Mac, following their all-conquering …

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Natalie Duncan and Neil Brand take us on a manic journey 42:51

3M ago42:51

42:51

Add to Playlist returns for its ninth series and Jeffrey is joined by a new co-host, the violinist and composer Anna Phoebe. To kick off the new six-part series, Jeffrey and Anna are joined in the studio by the composer and silent film specialist Neil Brand and jazz singer and composer Natalie Duncan, who create a playlist of five tracks which take…

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The Story of Sri Raam Chandar Ji 59:48

4M ago59:48

59:48

Guru Nanak Dev Ji goes on to explain the story of Sri Raam Chandar in Treta Jug. The mother of Bharat asks for 2 wishes from Raja Dasrat - for her son to become king and for Sri Raam Chandar to be sent to isolation into the jungle. Sri Nanak Prakash is a detailed historical account of the life of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. It was written by Mahakavi (great…

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Guru Nanak Dev Ji Explains About Avtaars 57:43

4M ago57:43

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Standing at the edge of an ocean, Bhai Mardana Ji and Bhai Bala Ji ask their mind's questions to Guru Nanak Dev Ji, regarding various Avtaars (Deities). They expand on the story of King Dasrat and the dispute between his wives for their sons to become the next king. Sri Nanak Prakash is a detailed historical account of the life of Guru Nanak Dev Ji…

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Fire Does Not Burn Guru Nanak Dev Ji 50:46

4M ago50:46

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The king of Habish tried to throw Guru Nanak Dev Ji in fire, but was not successful. Sri Nanak Prakash is a detailed historical account of the life of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. It was written by Mahakavi (great poet) Bhai Santokh Singh Ji in 1824 (AD), and represents one of the most comprehensive and beautifully written accounts of Guru Ji’s life. It is u…

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The Guru Does Not Drown 1:00:20

4M ago1:00:20

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In the Habish desh, Guru Nanak Dev Ji arrives to liberate the king. But the king was a tyrant - who aimed to kill individuals from a specific faith. Guru Ji manifested a chola with many languages written on this chola - confusing the people but teaching a deeper message to the sangat. The king tried to drown Guru Ji but was not successful. Sri Nana…

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You Can't Just Talk the Talk 59:16

4M ago59:16

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Guru Nanak Dev Ji emphasizes that you need to implement and follow the Sikhi path, rather than just talking about it. Knowing about it is great, but if you don't do anything with that knowledge, then it's not as helpful for you. Guru Ji tells the King Kaaroon that you know greed is bad for you, but if you don't do anything about it then what's the …

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Greed Paves a Path to Hell 57:05

5M ago57:05

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Guru Nanak Dev Ji picks up pieces of broken clay pots. The local king says those won't help you here or hereafter. Guru Ji tells the king then all the money and sins you've committed out of greed will not help you hereafter either. We must gain our earnings from honest means. Guru Ji describes dojak (narak/hell) that the king is headed towards if h…

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Guru Nanak Dev Ji & the Greedy King 57:36

5M ago57:36

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Entering a land with great economic crisis, the local king had a lot of greed for wealth. Sri Nanak Prakash is a detailed historical account of the life of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. It was written by Mahakavi (great poet) Bhai Santokh Singh Ji in 1824 (AD), and represents one of the most comprehensive and beautifully written accounts of Guru Ji’s life. It…

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Ethical Ways of Making a Living 56:10

5M ago56:10

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Sometimes we rely on Guru Ji to forgive our sins and thus gives us justification to commit sins. But these thieves realized that it isn't worth doing sins in the first place, as the blessings from Guru Ji can be even more from then on. Guru Nanak Dev Ji tells the thieves to become farmers and positively contribute to the world. Next, Guru Ji goes t…

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Guru Ji Enters the Town of Thieves 58:03

5M ago58:03

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Guru Nanak Dev Ji tells Bhai Mardana Ji that that place where Naam isn't present, that place is seen as wilderness - even though it may be filled with people and luxuries. They then enter a town in the middle of nowhere, filled with thieves. Guru Ji teaches the thieves a life lesson and Guru Ji turns Bhai Bala Ji into a 16 year old newly married-lo…

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Maya Youssef and Keelan Carew ride into the sunset 42:53

5M ago42:53

42:53

UK-based Syrian qanun player and composer Maya Youssef and concert pianist Keelan Carew put the finishing touches to the current playlist with Cerys Matthews and Jeffrey Boakye. The final leg of the journey takes us from Wagner's famous water nymphs to a massive Beyoncé hit from this year, via France, Sicily and Lebanon. Add to Playlist returns to …

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Eliza Carthy and Tim Rhys-Evans share the joys of singing 42:43

6M ago42:43

42:43

Fiddler and folk musician Eliza Carthy and choral conductor Tim Rhys-Evans join Cerys Matthews and Jeffrey Boakye as they add the next five tracks. Starting at a famous masked ball in Vienna, they then head for the Genoa docks, rounding off with a cheeky Soca hip-thrusting classic. In the penultimate episode of the current series, recorder player a…

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Anne Dudley and Emily Sun are on a Mission 42:40

6M ago42:40

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Composer, producer and arranger Anne Dudley and concert violinist Emily Sun add five more tracks to the playlist with Cerys Matthews and Jeffrey Boakye. The journey takes them from a dark tale of deceit and entrapment to a hotel you can never leave. Irish pipes and whistle player John McSherry also calls in to tell us about his live recording of tr…

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Instant Blessings 59:53

6M ago59:53

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Guru Nanak Dev Ji immediately blesses a merchant with brahmgiaan. Bhai Bala Ji explains the reasoning behind this instant blessing to Guru Angad Dev Ji. Maharaj Ji is always giving Kirpa, but we need to recognize the steps we need to take as well to receive it Sri Nanak Prakash is a detailed historical account of the life of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. It w…

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Guru Ji Fulfills Our Wishes 51:55

6M ago51:55

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Bhai Mardana Ji sees some ccholay (chickpeas) and has a desire to eat them. Sometimes what we ask for, Guru Sahib Ji redirects us towards something that's better for us. While sometimes, Guru Sahib Ji puts us in a state of longing for so long, for us to be in the right state to receive. And sometimes we get what we ask for right away! Sri Nanak Pra…

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Guru Nanak Goes to Kabul 41:13

6M ago41:13

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In a city in Kabul, Guru Nanak Dev Ji sees a Maseet (small mosque filled with Turaks). There was a Mullah (lead priest) that began asking Guru Ji who they are and how they can enter the Maseet. Sri Nanak Prakash is a detailed historical account of the life of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. It was written by Mahakavi (great poet) Bhai Santokh Singh Ji in 1824 (…

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Who Are We Jealous Of? 54:58

6M ago54:58

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Vali Kandhaari becomes jealous hearing about Guru Nanak Dev Ji, thinking that he is the greatest and how could there be anyone else? We need to think, who are we jealous of? This jealousy doesn't allow us to look within ourselves. Sri Nanak Prakash is a detailed historical account of the life of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. It was written by Mahakavi (great …

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Anna Meredith and Joe Stilgoe head for South Africa 42:32

6M ago42:32

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Anna Meredith - composer, producer and performer of both acoustic and electronic music - and singer, songwriter and pianist Joe Stilgoe join Cerys Matthews and Jeffrey Boakye to add five more tracks. The journey takes them from Hugh Masekela's South Africa to a masked ball in Brazil, and ending up at arguably the most famous notes ever played on th…

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Leo Geyer and Gillian Moore take us from Bach to Bowie 42:40

6M ago42:40

42:40

Composer, conductor and bassoonist Leo Geyer, and The Southbank Centre's Gillian Moore, join Jeffrey Boakye and saxophonist Jess Gillam - standing in for Cerys Matthews - as they head from a famous Bach well-tempered classic, via Taiwan, to David Bowie's parting gesture. British-Chinese flautist Daniel Shao explains the intricacies of a traditional…

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Amy Harman and Debbie Wiseman get In the Mood 42:43

6M ago42:43

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Bassoonist Amy Harman and Wolf Hall composer Debbie Wiseman are today's studio guests, as Linton Stephens sits in for Cerys Matthews alongside Jeffrey Boakye. This episode takes us from Samuel Coleridge-Taylor to Glenn Miller's wartime smash hit. Producer Jerome WeatheraldPresented, with music direction, by Jeffrey Boakye and Linton Stephens The fi…

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Guru Nanak Meets Vali Kandhaari 44:20

7M ago44:20

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Near the river of Sindh, Guru Nanak Dev Ji went to a mountain where there wasn't access to water. There is a fakeer called Vali Kandhaari who is blocking water access, in thirst of gaining power and control over the nearby people - as he was unable to hear anyone else's praise. Sri Nanak Prakash is a detailed historical account of the life of Guru …

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