Pammi Bai

Pammi Bai
ਪੰਮੀ ਬਾਈ
Birth name Parmjit Singh Sidhu
Also known as Bhangre Da Sher
Born (1965-11-09) November 9, 1965
Jakhepal, Sangrur, Punjab, India
Genres Punjabi
Bhangra
Folk
Occupation(s) Singer
Musician
Choreographer - Bhangra
Years active 1980–present
Labels Folk Studio
Website http://www.pammibai.com, https://www.youtube.com/user/livefolkstudio

Parmjit Singh Sidhu (Punjabi: ਪਰਮਜੀਤ ਸਿੰਘ ਸਿੱਧੂ; more popularly known as Pammi Bai born 9 November 1965) is an Indian singer, songwriter and Bhangra dancer. He is considered as one of the most notable figures in the world of Punjabi music specialising in the traditional folk dance of Punjab - Bhangra.[1] He is best known for his signature smile and promotion of traditional Punjabi folk music, dance and vibrant dress. He was born in Jakhepal in the district of Sangrur, Punjab, India and now resides in Patiala. He gained national attention with the song "Ashke." Since then, he has gone on to record over 12 albums and has recorded over hundreds of songs. He is often called as Bhangre Da Sher. He is one of the few singers who has been working on preserving the rich Punjabi tradition and not falling prey to the westernization of culture, and has put in a lot of research and hardwork in upholding the folk tradition of Punjab[2] He has performed along with his troupe in more than 25 countries around the world.[3][4] He was conferred the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award on 4th October, 2016 by President Pranab Mukheerjee at Rashtrapati Bhawan in New Delhi for his zealous contribution to the world of Punjabi folk music.[5] He was honured with the prestigious Shromani Award in Punjabi Folk Singing – 2009 by Govt. Punjab and now the Punjabi university, Patiala gives a great Honors to Pammi Bai with Fellowship in Dept. of Punjabi Development. He is also running the Live Folk Studio Pvt Ltd,a platform to promote folk music and musicians and give talented youngsters a chance to audition and sing live in Patiala.[6] He is married to Harpal Kaur Sidhu and has a son and daughter.

Early life

Born in a family of freedom fighters, he always wanted to be a politician as his father Late S. Partap Singh Baghi was a freedom fighter. During his childhood days his inclination towards Bhangra, the folk dance of Punjab, increased and started participating in various school functions. Later during his college days he participated in Inter-University functions, and pursued it to become the Dance Director of Bhangra.[7] While he was doing his M.A. he started singing amateurishly. In 1982 he recorded his first song Nachdi Jawani. In coming years, he went over to 20 countries to perform as a bhangra dancer and folk singer.[3][8] He was also involved in Theatre acts and performed on Ram Lilla stages as comedy artists during free time.

Music career

He recorded his first audio cassette in 1987, along with the late Narinder Biba. Then he recorded an audio cassette with Surinder Kaur, a renowned TV and radio artist. One of his songs was recorded by Jagjit Singh in his audio cassette released in 1991. Two of his songs were recorded by Music Today. He has worked with music directors like Surinder Bachan, Charanjit Ahuja, Pandit Jawala Parshad and Ved Sethi. However the real break for him came with the release of Ji ne jan nu karda; Rangli Dunia Ton, they were an instant hit. The appeal of these songs heralded Pammi Bai into the big league of Punjabi folk singers. From a famed folk dancer, Pammi established his identity as one of the leading folk singers. His critically acclaimed album Nach Pauni Dhamal added a new feather to his cap. Later he set on to produce 12 more albums, which were produced by the leading producers of the time like HMV and FrankFinn. His work with Aman Hayer to produce Punjaban in 2009, was again a huge success. His title song from the album Punjabian Di Balle Balle was acknowledged worldwide as its video had world famous personalities who are from origin of Punjab[9] Also his last album Jugni which was produced by his own production house whose music was given by five directors including the famous Popsy. He is currently working on new projects which will be released soon. He has also been associated with Patiala’'s Panjabi University on ‘the folk project’ under which the singer has already archived the folk dances of Punjab and will now move to music and instruments.[6]

Tours

Since 1986, he has been to over 20 countries to perform as a Bhangra dancer and folk singer.[3] In 1989, he organised his first cultural performance on the Indian Independence day, and in later subsequent years he visited many European countries including Belgium, Poland, Hungry, Germany, Swedan as a dance director and organiser.[10] In 2004 at Cultural Presentation in the World Punjabi Conference held at Lahore, Pakistan he was one of the few delegates who had gone to represent India.[8][11] Later in 2007 he went on to the tour of USA, for various cultural shows.[12] After working as chief judge in the World Punjabi Folk Dances Competitions held at Toronto during the year 2009, he was invited again to perform in 2014.[13]

Music style and instruments

Pammi Bai has always been a stern follower of Punjabi folk music and is credited with keeping the Punjabi folk tradition alive. His songs include the traditional music instruments of toomba, algoza, toombi, sarangi, wanjli, bugdu, been, dhadd, dholki, dhol, ghara, chimta, dafli and dhoru.[7][14] His songs include various Bhangra forms like Jhoomar, Malwai, Giddha, Dhandas. He is widely known to be a guardian of old Punjabi culture, and mother tongue Punjabi where in this time the Punjabi music industry is influenced by western culture.[14]

Discography

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Year Album Record label Info Music
1987 Ankhi Sher Punjab De Simran Video Tracks 8 Ved Sethi
1989 Amrit Baaja Wale Da Simran Video Tracks 8 Jwala Prasad
1993 Jawani Awaazaan Maardi Cattrack Chandigarh Tracks 8 Varinder Bachan
1994 Majje Malwe Duabe Saga Delhi Tracks 8 Charanjit Ahuja
2000 Dance With Pammi Bai HMV Tracks 8 Charanjit Ahuja
2002 Nach Nach Pauni Dhammal HMV Tracks 8 Kuljeet
2003 Giddha Malwaian Da T-Series Tracks 8 Kuljeet
2005 Nachde Punjabi FineTouch Tracks 8 Kuljeet
2006 Putt Punjabi - Son of Punjab[16] Frankfinn Tracks 10 Kuljeet
2007 Dhol Te Dhamaalan[17] FrankFinn Tracks 10 Kuljeet
2009 Punjaban T-Series Tracks 8 Aman Hayer
2011 Punjabiyan Di Balle Balle Vajhali Records Tracks 8 Kuljeet/Harjeet Guddu
2013 Jugni Live Folk Studio Tracks 10 Popsy/Kuljeet/Harjeet Guddu
2015 Diamond Sohniye Jass Records Tracks 11 Gurmeet Singh

Top songs

  1. "Aaari haye ve Aari" (Album: Nach-Nach Pauni Dhamaal [HMV])
  2. "Do Cheeza Jatt Mangda" (Album: Nach-Nach Pauni Dhamaal [HMV])
  3. "Allah Jaane" (Album: Nach-Nach Pauni Dhamaal [HMV])
  4. "Bholu" (Album: Gidha Malwayia Da [T-Series])
  5. "Boliyan" (Album: Gidha Malwayia Da [T-Series])
  6. "Jatt Punjabi" (Album: Nachde Punjabi [Fine Touch])
  7. "Pagg Patiala Shahi" (Album: Putt Punjabi - Son of Punjab [Frankfinn])
  8. "Jee Ni Jaan Nu Karda Rangli Duniya to" (Album: Bari-Barsi [HMV])
  9. "Yaar Driver" (Album: Gidha Malwayia Da [T-Series])
  10. "Jatti" (Album: Nachde Punjabi)
  11. "Punjaban" (Album: Punjaban [T-Series])
  12. "Lalkaare" (Album: Putt Punjabi - Son of Punjab [Frankfinn])
  13. "Punjabiya Di Balle Balle" (Album: Punjabiya Di Balle Balle [Vanjhali Records])
  14. "Mirza" (Album: Punjabiya Di Balle Balle [Vanjhali Records])
  15. "Jugni" (Album: Jugni [Live Folk Studio])
  16. "Arhi" (Album: Jugni [Live Folk Studio])

Music videos

References

  1. ↑ "The Tribune, Chandigarh, India - The Tribune Lifestyle". tribuneindia.com. Retrieved 2 June 2015.
  2. ↑ "Revival of boliyan". http://www.hindustantimes.com/. Retrieved 2 June 2015. External link in |work= (help)
  3. 1 2 3 Chaudhry, Amrita (5 June 2007). "Singer Pammi Bai recently returned from a tour of 14 American cities". Express India. Retrieved 2 December 2010.
  4. ↑ "Pammi Bai-Bhangre da Sher". pammibai.com. Retrieved 2 June 2015.
  5. ↑ "Singer Pammi Bai conferred Sangeet Natak Akademi Award".
  6. 1 2 "Desi Beats". The Indian Express. 5 March 2012. Retrieved 2 June 2015.
  7. 1 2 "The Tribune, Chandigarh, India - The Tribune Lifestyle". tribuneindia.com. Retrieved 2 June 2015.
  8. 1 2 "World Punjabi Conference from today". sikhmatrimonials.com. Retrieved 2 June 2015.
  9. ↑ "Gravesham mayor in Punjabi pop video". BBC News. Retrieved 2 June 2015.
  10. ↑ "Punjab Online: Discussions: Bhangra". punjabonline.com. Retrieved 2 June 2015.
  11. ↑ "Delegates leave for World Punjabi Conference in Lahore". The Times of India. Retrieved 2 June 2015.
  12. ↑ http://cities.expressindia.com/fullstory.php?newsid=239570[]
  13. ↑ "Pammi Bai Live in Surrey, Canada on 5th July 2014". singh.com.au. Retrieved 2 June 2015.
  14. 1 2 "Punjab Day special: 'People should love, respect their mother tongue'". http://www.hindustantimes.com/. Retrieved 2 June 2015. External link in |work= (help)
  15. ↑ DJJOhAL. "Pammi Bai All Albums Songs Download DJJOhAL.Com 1". mr-johal.net. Retrieved 2 June 2015.
  16. ↑ "The Tribune, Chandigarh, India - Ludhiana Stories". tribuneindia.com. Retrieved 2 June 2015.
  17. ↑ "Dhol Te Dhamaalan". Allmusic. Retrieved 2 December 2010.
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