Nad Music Institute is organizing a three day hybrid international conference in collaboration with Bhai Vir Singh Chair (Punjabi University, Patiala) from October 22 to 24, 2024. The conference titled “Hermeneutics of Divine Soundscapes: Decoding the Musical Signatures of Sri Guru Granth Sahib” will bring together scholars, musicians, theologians, and practitioners to foster the understanding of the spiritual and interpretative dimensions of Sikh musical traditions.

The conference will cover the following themes:

#Ragas in Sri Guru Granth Sahib
#Ghar in Sri Guru Granth Sahib
#Dhuniyan (melodies) in Sri Guru Granth Sahib
#Chhant in Sri Guru Granth Sahib
#Pauries in Sri Guru Granth Sahib
#Partaal in Sri Guru Granth Sahib
#Poetic Signatures in Sri Guru Granth Sahib
#Sikh Musical Traditions (e.g. Gharane)

This level of conference is possible only with community support. The estimated budget for the conference is $50,000 USD. 

The funds will be used to cover all conference expenses as Nad Music Institute is the fiscal sponsor for the conference including travel, lodging, boarding, honorariums, marketing and publication of all proceedings.