First ‘globally recognised’ music exam for Sikh sacred music launched in UK

South Asian string instruments such as the dilruba and sarangi will get eight grade syllabus and exam systemA music examination in Sikh sacred music, thought to be the first of its kind, will launch in the UK this week in a move described as an “important step” in diversifying music education.The examination, introduced by the Music Teachers’ Board (MTB) on Friday, will see the music known as Kirtan become part of the universal eight grade examination system. Continue reading...

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