I just wanted 2 know what is up with Militant Singhs against people like me Embracing my Punjabi Heretage. Such as singing Boliyan, Playing Dhol, Tumbi, Baja, algogey etc. Militant Singhs have always come upto me and said "You shouldn't be doing that"and have NEVER EVER given me a reason why.
Ill give you a little insight to what i do. I am an 18 year old, Birmingham Based musician. I play Dhol, Dholak, Baja, Tumbi, Guitar and Drum Kit. I have always loved Punjabi Lok Geet. I am proud of my families military background. And i embrace both my Culture (punjabi) and my Religion(Sikhi).
Now, why do 99% of people that i have met disagree with what i do? i don't see anything wrong in what i am doing. My parents and grandparents are proud of hat i am doing.....so why can't the rest of the Sikh community be prud that a Sardar is performing with some of the greatest musicians.
Its got to the point where 1 militant Singh came up 2 me and said "You are no longer a child of Sikhi...you're a Marasi". After geting a bit physical he knew I wasnt 1 of those easily brainwashed youngsters who believe that punjabi culture is pure evil. See now i do see my self as a marasi.. because my life is dedicated to music...but the wy that singh ment it was like sayin i am no longer a Singh because i lovePunjabi culture,im sorry but i couldn't live my life without my punabi culture.i dont think people understand that sikhi isnt their culture...itts only part of their culture, punjabi culture has to ft into their life somehwhere but they dont allow it to.what s wrong wit punjabi culture..why do people find it evil.why does the comunity have a problem with a sardar embracing his punjabi hertigate that flows though his veins?..someone please let me know what is wrong with the militant brainwashed community because there is nothing wrong in what i am doing.