www.punjabiportal.com in collaboration with Wirasat Inc. Australia
presents
Mehfil-e-Sartaaj

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Keeping in view our motto of preserving arts and heritage of our rich culture, we came across an emerging artist who has dedicated his life in studying and performing the art of Sufi writing and singing. He has become the heart throb of Thousands of fans with his singing, lyrics and simplicity. He is none other than Dr. Satinder Pal Singh famously known as Satinder Sartaaj. Before writing further, let us tell you more about his life and work.

To describe this personality one has to look beyond the scope of the dictionary. He sings in his own style, Punjabi culture lives in the writings of this personality, his Sufi thoughts goes deep in his poetry, everyone gets lost in his composition. Once he starts MEHFIL, everyone gets glued to their seats.

Satinder Sartaaj born at village Bajrawar, distt. Hoshiarpur (Punjab eastern). Living in the sleepy village as a child Satinder hooked to the melody emanating from the Flute and Sarangi of the wandering folk artists. Telling about his Schooling from his own village and nearby villages Chabbewal & Patti, he says “I started performing at the Bal-Sabhas when I was in Class 3rd and this marked the beginning of my journey!” After that he joins graduation at Govt. college, Hoshiarpur with Music Honors. Side by side he joins Sangeet Visharad, a five year diploma in classical music from Jallandhar. After completing his Graduation and Diploma Satinder goes to Panjab University Campus at Chandigarh for Masters in Music. With blessing of Parents he had done M.Phil. and Ph.D. with the Specialization of Sufi Music. To understand the deep thoughts of Sufi Poetry Satinder done the Certificate Course and Diploma in Persian (Farsi) Language. During this time he started writing Poetry and makes his poetic name (Tkhallus) SARTAAJ. Now Dr. Satinder Sartaaj is Teaching at the Deptt. of Music, Panjab University Chandigarh from last six years.

...Sartaaj says that “Sufi Music connects me with God, insisting that of late he has developed a passion for Poetry but nowadays it’s more of Poetry than anything else.” An ardent lover of nature, Sartaaj has dedicated several of his compositions to Nature because from the beginning he was drawn the beauty and fragrance of flowers, rainbows, tranquil flow of the water creating rhythmic pattern. Though too young to analyze the innate pleasure derived from the natural phenomena, he yeaning to delve deep into the creations, gave birth to religious and sufiana thoughts in his young mind which later made an impact on his career choice. Gifted with the mellifluous voice and a remarkable range in all octaves Sartaaj following the dictates of his inner soul, he chooses to revel the glory of Mysticism.



Sartaaj is already a name to reckon with in his field. He recalls a occasion when the prolonged applause from music lovers from 32 countries greeted the young Punjabi at Dubai International Cultural Festival when he was crowned with Best Sufi Singer Award, living up to the meaning of his name Sartaaj, the Supreme. Sartaaj has a galaxy of achievements like featuring in a documentary on the life of Sayyad Waris Shah on Zee Punjabi in 2003. He also was a Guest Artist in Zee Antakshri show with Anu Kapoor. He is Winner of a Scholarship in Sufi Music from the Deptt. of Culture, Govt. of India. He is First runner-up in the 24th All-India Light Vocal competition. He won the title of Punjab Heritage Foundation, Patiala. He received many letters from various Institutions, Colleges and Universities to Judge the Music competitions. Satinder Sartaaj has done lots of Live Concerts with his troup in the area of Punjab, Chandigarh, Delhi and other States. He has covered by many newspapers like Times of India, Indian Express, The Tribune etc. Sartaaj has interviewed by many Channels like Zee-Punjabi, PBC Channel, Punjab Radio Edmonton Canada etc. He has received award of honors from various institutions and organizations like Punjab University Chd, Punjabi university Patiala, Army Head Quarters Chd, Indian Microelectronics Society, Global Punjab Organization Delhi, OSHO World Delhi & Panchkula, Deputy Commissioner Mansa, DAV group of institutions. Recently Satinder Sartaaj has crowned with The Youth Icon Award from Rotaract Club Chandigarh.

As when Sartaaj started touring Canada for the live performances, the response was so much overwhelming that he has to increase the number of planned shows by more than double. When we introduced ourselves to Sartaaj in Canada, he has applauded our purpose and happily agreed to accept us as his promoter in Australia and New Zealand. So, now we are organizing Mehfil-e-Sartaaj for his thousands of fans here in Australia and New Zealand in November and December 2009. We have planned five shows in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Auckland.

As being a concerned and dedicated member, we hereby approach you to support us to promote and sponsor the meaningful and soul touching singing experience with Sartaaj. In return, we will provide you and your organization following benefits according to sponsorship plans:

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