GAAVANI 2022

The Inaugural Event

Marvel in the musical wonderment of Gurbani Kirtan, when it is woven with the spiritual wisdom of Guru Nanak Sahib’s treasured revelations.

GAAVANI brings together Guruji's Kirtan, Shabad's wisdom, visual arts, & Sangat in order to share what Gurbani has to offer us in the modern day - a pivotal moment in championing women and elevating Sikh music as a modern, spiritual & connective practice. 

“Gaavani has flourished under the divine blessings of Guru Baba Nanak and Bebe Nanaki, embarking on a journey to spread the celestial joy of Gur Shabad Kirtan via Sikh female Kirtankars. A few years ago, the Bebe Nanaki Institute of Sikh Studies USA advocated for this idea. We take great pleasure in working together as a team and naming the inaugural program in Fremont, California as GAAVANI, humbly inspired by the Bani of Guru Arjan Dev Ji:”

— Dr. Gurnam Singh Ji, Punjab University, Patiala

Videos from Gaavani

Quotes from our Kirtaniyas!

  • “Music is cross-cultural - it’s cross-generational - it’s the language of the soul - Guru Nanak is beyond genius to blend divine wisdom with music to fill our souls."

    Navpreet Kaur

  • “I’m thrilled to be a part of a team that is recognizing Sikh women of the past while collaborating with those in present, to encourage women of the future to choose kirtan as a lifestyle.”

    Soni Kaur

  • “I listen to my Guru as he serenades me in 31 tones of raag that dye my soul in the color of love.”

    Felicia K Jodhka