Malkit Singh is credited as one of the legendary pioneers who brought Punjabi folk out from the fields and onto the world stage. From its humble Punjabi origins, Malkit has used Bhangra in cross-cultural experiments ranging from rap and house to Bollywood claiming the highest respect amongst Bhangra aficionados.
As a four-year-old, Malkit won admission into a school for six-year-olds thanks to his incredible singing ability.
Harbhajan Mann was born December 30th in Khemuana, Punjab. He is soft spoken, sincere and has a respectful personality. Harbhajan prefers vegetarian food. In between concerts and movie shooting, Harbhajan likes to take out time to spread a few social messages in Punjab's schools and colleges about the danger and distress caused by drugs, also dowry. He is fond of keeping in close touch with the news.
Born with musical talent implanted in his genes and a passion for dancing, it was only a matter of time before the Urban Desi scene sat up and took note of H Dhami. Although he is the son of the legendary Palvinder Dhami, who was the lead singer of Bhangra group Heera, H is definitely forging his own identity in the industry. For starters he’s the first artist signed to star producer Rishi Rich’s new production company and has already performed at dozens of events worldwide, having only released the album teaser track, ‘Heeriyeh’.
There are at least two bands in this world that use Swami as their name. The first, and only presently active band, Swami are an award-winning band based in London, UK, fusing hard hitting electronic pop with Indian Bhangra and Bollywood influences. Led by producer Diamond Duggal (aka DJ Swami) combined with the diverse vocal styles of Sups, Liana and S-Endz, their music is an energetic leap into the future of the international dancefloor.
Babbu Maan real name is Tejinder Singh Maan is a well-established Indian Punjabi pop singer, actor, lyricist, composer and playback singer. babbu maan, original name is Tejinder Singh Maan is an alumnus of Punjab University, Chandigarh. His first album was Tu Meri Miss India in 1999 which was a moderate hit. His second album Saaun Di Jhadi released in 2001 was his first highly successful album. It sold over ten million copies in India alone and many more overseas. Saun Di Jhadi was followed by the also highly successful album, Ohi Chann Ohi Rataan.
Jassi Sidhu is the epitome of the guy next door made good. Right from the onset, starting out as a starry eyed teenager in the mid 90’s and watching his hobby become his career, up until the present day and the launch of is highly anticipated new album, Jassi has proved that success can be achieved from following your dreams. He is the man behind one of the most distinctive voices and musical styles to emanate from the United Kingdom in recent times.
The Dhol Foundation is both a dhol drum institute in London and a musical group playing bhangra music. The dhol school was founded in 1989 by former Alaap member Johnny Kalsi when several musicians asked him to be their teacher, and a first album was released by Kalsi and his students in 2001. Dhol drums are a traditional percussion instrument from the Punjab province in the north of India, from which Kalsi originates. In London he experimented with dance beats and electronic music, which he mixes with the traditionnal banghra style in his albums.