USTAD SITAL SINGH SITARA (THREAD)
Saddened to hear of the passing of Ustad Sital Singh Sitara.
Three generations of Sikhs, perhaps thousands of UK Sikhs, over a span of 50 years have learnt Kirtan from Giani Sital Singh Sitara.
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Saddened to hear of the passing of Ustad Sital Singh Sitara.
Three generations of Sikhs, perhaps thousands of UK Sikhs, over a span of 50 years have learnt Kirtan from Giani Sital Singh Sitara.
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Today, as third generation British Sikhs, my children sit in our living room and sing Asa Di Vaar because of the huge contribution of GurSikhs like Giani Sital Singh Sitara who made Kirtan accessible to the Sangat a generation ago.
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Blind at birth, Ustad Sital Singh never let that hinder his independence and his tenacity to travel on public transport with his Baja and Tabla. He travelled the length and breath of the UK, from one Gurdwara to another, ensuring that he never let his students down.
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I met him a few times at Euston or St Pancreas stations whilst he would be rushing past commuters to catch his train to the Midlands.
He always made sure his students got the prominent stage time at Gurdwaras to perform.
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He always made sure his students got the prominent stage time at Gurdwaras to perform.
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When the Gurdwara stage secretary would only permit 5 minutes to the children, Ustad ji made sure it became 15 minutes and all his students experienced singing kirtan in Sangat roop.
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He made learning Kirtan accessible during a time we risked losing our identity. Perhaps, he has never received the Panthic recognition he deserves but he will always be special in the hearts of thousands.
Dhan Guru Dhan Guru Pyaray
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Dhan Guru Dhan Guru Pyaray
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Ustaad Sital Singh SITARA - as his amazing name alludes, he was truly a shining star!
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