A multi-gifted artist, artist, songwriter, singer, composer and poet.
Today Dr.Satinder Sartaaj possesses an unprecedented list of
achievements and remains in the fore front of his craft, a true
inspiration. As an artist he excites, enlightens, leads and embraces his
fans with insights into life’s meaning and deepest feelings. Ancestral
values are seen embedded deep in his poetry. Satinder Sartaaj captivates
audiences through the vigor and sheer beauty of his words and lyrics.
His songs stir the souls, energize the bodies, liberate the minds and
heal the hearts.
Satinder Sartaaj was born in the village of Bajrawar, Distt Hoshiarpur
(Punjab eastern). Living in the sleepy village, as a child he was hooked
to the melody emanating from the flute and sarangi of the wandering
artists.
Talking about his schooling from his own village and nearby villages of
Chabewal and Patti, he says, "I began performing at the Bal-Sabha in 3rd
grade and this marked the beginning of my journey." He then graduated
in Music with Honours from Govt College Hoshiarpur. Alongside he also
completed his 5-year diploma in classical music from Sangeet Vishard in
Jalandhar. After completing his graduation and diploma Satinder headed
to Punjab University, Chandigarh for his Masters in Music. After his
Masters and M.Phil. He completed his PhD with specialization n Sufi
poetry. To further understand the deep thoughts of Sufi poetry, he
completed a certificate course and Diploma in Persian (Farsi) language.
Dr. Satinder Sartaaj taught in the Music Department in Punjab University
for 6 years.
An ardent lover of nature Satinder Sartaaj has dedicated several of
his compositions to nature, because from the beginning he was drawn to
the beauty and fragrance of the flowers, rainbows and the tranquil flow
of the water creating rhythmic patterns. Though too young to analyze the
innate pleasures derived from the natural phenomenon, he was yearning
to delve deep into the creations which gave birth to religious and
Sufiana thoughts in his young mind which later made major impact in his
career choice. Gifted with a mellifluous voice, magnetic personality
with the glow of Sufism, wisdom and peace on his face, Dr. Satinder
Sartaaj followed the dictates of his inner soul and chose to reveal the
glory of Mysticism.
