Echoes of Tradition: Reviving the Jori of Punjab

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7 East St,
Leicester, LE1 6EY United Kingdom
27 March 2026
7:00 pm

A bold new experiment with the most archaic instrument in Indian classical: a showcase of jori 

This special showcase marks the culmination of Jasdeep Singh’s Developing Your Creative Practice (DYCP) grant, awarded by Arts Council England, and represents a significant milestone in his mission to revive and reposition the rare jorī within the UK music landscape beyond its traditional settings.
The first half will feature a jori solo, presenting rare tals of the Punjab gharana, accompanied with Sarangi by Satwinder Pal Singh.
The second half will expand into a dynamic ensemble, bringing the Jorī into dialogue with new musical voices, featuring Jesse Bannister on saxophone, Satwinder Pal Singh on sarangi, Gurdain Ryatt on tabla, and Jasdeep Singh on jorī.
This ensemble represents both a culmination of artistic development and a bold step forward, honouring tradition while exploring new creative possibilities and ensuring the continued voice of the jori for future generations.
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About Jasdeep Singh: For over a decade, Jasdeep Singh has played a vital role in advancing Indian classical and Sikh devotional music across the world. Through institutional teaching, performances, and the release of an internationally recognised film, his work has contributed significantly to preserving and elevating traditional musical heritage on both national and international platforms.

Performers:

Jasdeep Singh (jori)

Jesse Bannister (saxophone)

Satwinder Pal Singh (sarangi)

Gurdain Ryatt (tabla)

 

 

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