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This is an alphabetical list of notable Punjabi singers. These vocal artists are from the Indian and Pakistani state of Punjab ; some belong to the immigrant population living abroad in the United Kingdom, North America and Africa.
"Jogi" is a song remixed by British bhangra artist and DJ Panjabi MC. Some remix versions also credit Beenie Man. The original vocals were by Muhammad Sadiq (male vocals) and Ranjit Kaur (female vocals) in the release "Na Dil De Pardesi Nu". "Jogi" also contains further sample from "It's a New Day" by Skull Snaps and "Put It On" by Big L feat.
Due to the large area with many sub-regions, the folk music has minor lingual differences but invokes the same feelings. The sub-regions Bar, Malwa, Doaba, Majha, have numerous folk songs. [4] Punjabi dance OP Bhangra music which is a genre of Punjabi modern music invented in Britain by the Punjabi diaspora.
This Punjabi music was unique in that it was not traditional nor did it seek any authenticity. While the traditional folk music of Punjab has a set of melodies that are used by various singers, Bhangra was a form of strict "band culture" in that new melodies were composed for each song. Therefore, the musicians were as important as the singers.
Rajinder Singh Rai (Punjabi: ਰਜਿੰਦਰ ਸਿੰਘ; born February 14, 1970), better known by his stage name Panjabi MC, is a British-Indian recording artist, rapper, record producer and DJ. He is best known for the worldwide Bhangra 2002 hit " Mundian To Bach Ke ", which sold 10 million copies worldwide, making it one of the best ...
Harmeet Singh Khanna, better known by his stage name MixSingh, is an Indian music composer. [1] [2] [3] He is primarily recognized for his compositions in Punjabi music.[4] [5] [6] He has composed Punjabi songs like "Sakhiyaan" & "Ik Tera" Sung By Maninder Buttar, "Sorry" by Neha Kakkar, [7] "Saara India" by Aastha Gill, [8] "Phone Maar Di" by Gurnam Bhullar, "Tera Mera Viah" & "Shopping" by ...
In addition to the UK, Punjabi music has also gained popularity in the United States. This inclusion of Punjabi music in popular culture has continued and become more salient today, as exemplified by UK-based Panjabi MC's “Mundian to Bach Ke” becoming a Top 40 hit in the United States, being listened to widely by non-Punjabis. [29]
Brothers Raj Singh (Kulraj Singh Burmy) and Pops (Amritpal Singh Burmy) come from a folk background, with the traditional upbringing of a Sikh family, with their roots in Punjab, Punjabi folk music, in particular Punjabi music from the late 1970s to early 1980s, including artists such as Kuldip Manak and Surinder Shinda as well as Bollywood music.