The power of storytelling meets the colorful history of the Sikh faith
Episodes
Monday May 21, 2018
Monday May 21, 2018
Our very distinctive title music is an excerpt from a shabad or hymn, sung by the Bhai Avtar Singh, one of the most distinguished Sikh Ragis or minstrels of modern times. In this bonus episode of The Story of the Sikhs Sarbpreet Singh reminisces about the legend who touched so many hearts through his beautiful music and the extraordinary warmth of his personality.
Wednesday Jun 06, 2018
Wednesday Jun 06, 2018
During the holy month of Ramadan a group of Muslims embody the values of the Sikh faith with a breathtaking act of solidarity and compassion.
Monday Sep 17, 2018
Monday Jan 28, 2019
Monday Jan 28, 2019
A musical feast that examines the singing of Raga Basant and other melodies of the spring in the Sikh Sacred Music tradition.
Monday Feb 25, 2019
Monday Mar 18, 2019
Wednesday Sep 04, 2019
Wednesday Sep 04, 2019
The Camel Merchant of Philadelphia is writer/narrator Sarbpreet Singh's new book about the court of Maharajah Ranjit Singh. This episode is about the book and his recent tour of India.
Tuesday Sep 24, 2019
Tuesday Sep 24, 2019
Hargobind, the young son of the late Guru Arjan ascends to the throne of Guru Nanak. His Sikhs are startled when he sets the traditional appurtenances of his station aside and dons twin swords. He creates the Akal Bunga which will go on to become an enduring symbol of Sikh sovereignty. The Guru is imprisoned by the Emperor Jahangir in Gwalior fort, from where he triumphantly emerges after freeing 52 kings, also held captive by the emperor.
Thursday Oct 10, 2019
Thursday Oct 10, 2019
The Guru returns to Amritsar after his exile in Gwalior and his family grows and flourishes. One of his young sons, Atal Rai, learns a difficult lesson about deference to the will of the divine.
Monday Oct 28, 2019
Monday Oct 28, 2019
The Guru nurtures a young Pathan named Painde Khan, a formidable warrior who becomes one of his favorites. There is a sharp confrontation between the Sikhs and the entourage of the Emperor Shah Jahan, when the Sikhs seize a magnificent hawk belonging to the Emperor. The Guru makes a rousing declaration of sovereignty, which leads to the first armed confrontation between the Sikhs and the Mughals. A disaffected Painde Khan switches sides.