Satinder Sartaaj (ਸਤਿੰਦਰ ਸਰਤਾਜ; born as Satinder Pal Singh Saini), also cited as Satinder Sartaj, is an Indian Punjabi singer and poet, who is famouus for his Sufi style. He first appeared on the international scene after he won the Best Sufi Singer award at the Dubai International Cultural fest 2003, where he was also commended as a lead vocalist and for his performance in a folk dance competition.Since then his popularity has seen a constant surge among the Punjabi diaspora with his shows being held in many countries across the world, and his style and persona being compared to those of the legendary Punjabi poet Waris Shah.He has often been declared as the torch-bearer of the rich tradition of Punjabi culture.
Accusations of plagiarism
In April 2010 Tarlok Judge, a Ferozepore based Punjabi poet, accused Satinder of using one of his couplet "Aasan aag de vastar paune ne, nazdik na ho" published on page 24 of his book Ehsaas de Zakham in his song. Tarlok went on to claim that in this song, Satinder has used couplets by various Punjabi writers without giving due credit. He warned of leveling charges in court in the case he refuses to aplogize.In August 2010, Tarlok sued Sartaaj and his Canada-based promoter company Mahal Enterprises Ltd. In September 2010, Sartaaj apologised to Tarlok Judge in a personal meeting and also gave a written apology to him after which he withdrew the case.Teaching
Doctor. Satinder has been teaching at the Department of Music in Punjab University in Chandigarh for the last ten years.Discography
Satinder did not release a commercial album up until 2009, when he released a compilation album of his live recordings.| Year | Album | Record Label |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Mehfil-E-Sartaaj - Live Concert | Mahal Enterprises Ltd. |
| 2009 | Ibadat - Mehfil-E-Sartaaj | Finetone Cassettes Industries |
| 2010 | Sartaaj | Speed Records. |
| 2011 | Cheerey Wala Sartaaj | Speed Records. |
Satinder Sartaaj's official site
References
[1] ਗਾਇਕ ਸਰਤਾਜ ਵਲੋ ਸ਼ਾਇਰ ਜੱਜ ਤੋ ਖਿਮਾ ਜਾਚਨਾ- ^ a b c d e Sharma, S.D. (February 17, 2006). "Sufiana Spell". The Tribune Lifestyle (Chandigarh). http://www.tribuneindia.com/2006/20060217/ttlife.htm#8. Retrieved October 16, 2010.
- ^ August 30th, 2009 Thaindian - Dr. Satinder Sartaj takes Sufism to music lovers across the world
- ^ a b Chhibber, Charu (August 14, 2010). "Stirring the soul with Sufi music". The Tribune (Ludhiana). http://www.tribuneindia.com/2010/20100814/ldh1.htm#6. Retrieved October 16, 2010.
- ^ "21ਵੀਂ ਸਦੀ ਦਾ ਵਾਰਿਸ ਸ਼ਾਹ-ਸਤਿੰਦਰ ਸਰਤਾਜ" (Punjabi) translated as "21st century's Waris Shah - Satinder Sartaaj
- ^ TOI: Aug 2, 2009 - Sartaaj rules over people's hearts
- ^ "The young sufi". The Tribune Lifestyle (Chandigarh). January 11, 2010. http://www.tribuneindia.com/2010/20100111/ttlife1.htm#3. Retrieved October 16, 2010.
- ^ a b "Official website of Satinder Sartaaj". http://www.satindersartaaj.com/biography.html. Retrieved 2010-10-16.
- ^ Sharma, S.D. (January 18, 2008). "RISING STAR - Unchained Melody". The Tribune Lifestyle (Chandigarh). http://www.tribuneindia.com/2008/20080118/ttlife1.htm#4. Retrieved October 16, 2010.
- ^ "ਕਿਸ ਦੇ ਹੱਕ ਵਿਚ ਭੁਗਤ ਰਹੇ ਨੇ ਸਤਿੰਦਰ ਦੇ ਆਲੋਚਕ - ਹਰਮੇਲ ਪਰੀਤ" (Punjabi) translation: "On which side are Satinder's detractors playing - by Harmail Preet"
- ^ Sufi singer Sartaj accused of plagiarism
- ^ "Sufi singer Sartaj accused of plagiarism". The Tribune (Ludhiana). April 9, 2010. http://www.tribuneindia.com/2010/20100409/punjab.htm#10. Retrieved October 16, 2010.
- ^ "Sartaj sued for ‘stealing lyrics’". Indian Express (Ferozepur). http://www.indianexpress.com/news/sartaj-sued-for-stealing-lyrics/664207/. Retrieved October 16, 2010.
- ^ "Sartaj apologises; poet Judge to withdraw case". Indian Express (Ferozepur). September 25, 2010. http://www.indianexpress.com/news/sartaj-apologises;-poet-judge-to-withdraw-ca/687467/. Retrieved October 16, 2010.
- ^ Desiest: Satinder Sartaaj's Albums
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