| # | Performer | Performance Detail | About them |
| 1 | Sangeeta Prasad | Emcee | |
| 2 | Jaspal Singh(10 mins) | -Welcome & Introductions etc | |
| 3 | Sadaf & Naira Siddiqui(5 minutes?) | Eulogy for Abida latif | Sadaf and Naira Siddiqui are Nieces of Abida Latif . They are here with us today as to present an eulogy for late Abida Latif |
| 4 | Madhu Mathur Anand(10 Min) | Invocation – Sab mangal Ho | Madhu Mathur Anand is a versatile multilingual performer with an extensive repertoire in Indian traditional, devotional, semiclassical, folk, pop, ghazal & geet . Raised in the USA, her music training began with her mother, the late Kanteshwari Mathur. Subsequently she trained with Shri Vinay Chandra Maudgalya of Gandharva Mahavidyalaya and Shri Purshottam Das Jalota. Madhu is also a Certified Clinical Research Professional, and Ashtang Yoga Instructor & Therapist. Currently she teaches Music and Yoga and during the pandemic has conducted 1500 interactive, free musical Zoom Events open to everyone. |
| 5 | Learn Quest Academy of Music(40 minutes) | LearnquestTwo Kabir Bhajans by PradeepShukla, Sanjay Jain and AKashdeepji Maya Maha Thagani Hum Jaani2. Nirbhaya Nirgun Gun Re GaungaTwo bhajans by Aditya Shah | LearnQuest is the oldest and longest-running Indian Classical Music institute in Massachusetts. Started by Pradeep Shukla over 25 years ago, LearnQuest is committed to the preservation and advancement of both hindustani and carnatic music through a variety of instrumental and vocal classes. Today we have a number of artists who will be presenting Kabir’s compositions under their umbrella Singers – Pradeep Shukla, Sanjay Jain and Akash Deep accompanied by Yogesh Karale on the Tabla and Hirak Modi on the HarmoniumPradeep Shukla – a co-founder and faculty of LearnQuest Academy of Music and Professor of Mathematics at Suffolk University, Boston.Sanjay Jain – Board member of LearnQuest Academy of Music and Professor of Finance at Salem State University, Salem, MAAkash Deep – Board member of LearnQuest Academy of Music and Professor of Finance at Harvard University, Cambridge, MA Yogesh Karale, received his primary training inTabla from his father Damodar Karale and advanced training under guidance of pandit Sadashiv Pawar of Farukhabad Gharana. He is an IT professional and works for GameStop. Hirak Modi received his training in harmonium from ——we can ask him — in Mumbai, India. He is an IT professional and works for MathWorks. Aditya Shah is faculty at Learnquest |
| 6 | KumKum Mathur Dilwali(10 | Adapted rendition of Jhini re jhini | KumKum Mathur is a local singer and songwriter. Kumkum Mathur Dilwali is a recognized voice in New England since 1978. She comes from an exceptionally musical family, and credits her talent to the efforts of her father Mr Mool Raj Mathur and classically trained mother Kanti Mathur. Known as the “Nightingale of Boston” she celebrates life by sharing this gift of music. Kumkum was born and raised in the US, studied at MIT and Harvard, and recorded a set of bhajans entitled “Devotion,” dedicated to the elders of our community |
| 7 | Boston Study Group(15 mins) | – Hemant -Ashok Jakhu – Shabad,-Pradeep Mahale – Sab janme ek beej seSabki mitti ek | Boston Study Group is an Ambedkarite organization in New England USA. We are a nonprofit organization dedicated to working towards the upliftment of the marginalized communities through cultural, educational, social and economic activities.Represented by – Hemant, Ashok Jakhu and Pradeep Mahale |
| 8 | Preetesh Srivastava(5 minutes) | Eulogy for Mohan Dali | President of Hindi Manch- Eulogy for Mohan Dali |
| 9 | Subdrift Boston(20 minutes) | Awaiting info | SubDrift Boston is the longest running South Asian open mic in the US. Coming up on its tenth anniversary, SubDrift has been home to countless musicians, poets, storytellers, dancers, and comedians as they work their way through the stages to the silver screen- all the while continuing its commitment to a more just and equal society for all. |
| 10 | Sachin Gupta(10 minutes) | Presenting poetry | Sachin is doing a Ph.D. in Physics from the University of Massachusetts Boston. Kabir Vaani is about spreading love, humanity and it also highlights social issues. Sachin will be presenting some of his poetry based on social issues and love. |
| 11 | Swapna Ray (vocal & harmonium), Rahul Ray (vocal and violin), Dhiman Mondol (guitar), Moushumi Jaiswal (manjira), Arunima (hand percussion).(15 minutes) | Song 1: Prabhu main gulam (Swapna Ray – vocal) – Prabhu main ghulam – a song about devotion and self-offering to the almighty.Song 2: Mokokahan dudhe re : The lyric summarizes as – ‘Why are you looking for me in Mandir or Masjid, trying to find me through Brata, Jop, tyaag and sanyas? I live within yourself, seek me out there. | Swapna Ray and Dhiman Mondol are scientists by training. Rahul Ray is a scientist and a professor. Swapna also is the founder and director of Swaralipi Academy of Music in Wayland, MA. Moushumi is a homemaker and a percussionist. Above all, they are music enthusiasts and performers. |
| 12 | Sarbpreet Singh accompanied by Hemant on rabab(15 minutes) | Will present a song that expresses Kabir’s deep connection to the Divine. Will pick out of (1) saaval su(n)dhar raamieeaa || meraa man laagaa tohe(2) nahee chhoddau re baabaa raam naam || mero aaur paR(h)n siau nahee kaam | Sarbpreet Singh is a Boston based writer, podcaster and playwright. He is also the founder of the Gurmat Sangeet Project, a nonprofit dedicated to the preservation of Gurmat Sangeet or Sikh Sacred Music. |
| 13 | Hemant Kapoor(10 Minutes) | Kabir Bani from Shri Guru Granth Sahib Ji in Raga Sorath | Hemant Kapoor is an multi-talented artist who sings from the sufi tradition of Punjab. He creates sonic landscapes using modern electronic instruments that reimagine age-old stories and ideas. |
| 14 | Jago World:- Arun Chaudhari and Sumit Banerjee(15 minutes) | Sant Kabir’s Sakhi | Arun Chaudhari is a poet, singer, musician, and public speaking and yoga teacher. He is a Co-founder of JagoWorld, which enables transformative education for youths and the community.Sumit Banerjee likes to sing kirtan and plays various instruments, is a yoga teacher, and enjoys singing Kirtan.The beauty of Sant Kabir’s poetry simply explains situations that surround our daily lives. Songs of Kabir JagoWorld team reciting today is helpful in both social and spiritual contexts |
| 15 | Payal Kumar | Concluding remarks | |
Kabir Society of America 