Jaz Dhami
| Jaz Dhami | |
|---|---|
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Jaz Dhami (credits Zulfa Reprise) | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Jaswinder Singh Dhami |
| Born |
1 March 1986 (age 30)[1] UK |
| Genres | Folkhop |
| Occupation(s) | singer, music composer, music producer, performer |
| Instruments | Guitarist |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Labels | Verve-music T-Series Sanchez Productions |
| Website |
www |
Jaswinder Singh Dhami (born 1 March 1986),[1] best known by his stage name Jaz Dhami, is a music artist of the Folkhop genre, signed in 2008 to Sanchez Productions Ltd. N
Biography
Jaz Dhami native of Sang Dhesiya in the Jalandhar district is of Punjabi, Sikh origin. He was raised in Birmingham, Handsworth. He is the son of Viccar Dhami, lead vocalist of the legendary Bhangra band Sangam. From the age of nine Jaz’s vocal abilities were recognized by his father. At the age of 9, Jaz began on his musical journey, undertaking tutorials in Indian classical training in Birmingham, England.
Community work
Jaz Dhami is involved in encouraging Asians to get into football and is featured in The Football Association's "Football Needs" campaign.[2][3]
Discography
Albums
- 2008: Groundshaker 2 (featured by Aman Hayer)
- 2009: JD
- 2012: Jakara (Music: Gurmeet Singh)
Singles
- 2008: Roj Miliye
- 2009: Theke Wali
- 2009: Tera Mera
- 2010: Bari Der
- 2011: Tere Naal
- 2012: Sardari (Jakara & Music by Gurmeet Singh)
- 2012: High Heels ft. Honey Singh
- 2013: Meh Punjabi Boli Ah
- 2013: Zulfa ft. Dr Zeus
- 2014: Zulfa Reprise ft. Dr Zeus
- 2014: Pasina ft Sneakbo & Ikka [Steel Banglez]
- 2015: Beparwaiyan
- 2015: Beparwaiyan Refix ( ft. Dr Zeus | Fateh)
- 2015: Sithneyan ft. Aman Hayer
- 2015: Sitarey Tigerstyle ft. Jaz Dhami T-Series
- 2015: Munda Like Me
- 2016: Bhangra Machine ft. PBN MovieBox
- Others
- 2014: "God Only Knows" (BBC Music) featuring Stevie Wonder, Pharrell Williams, Emeli Sande, Elton John, Kylie Minogue, One Direction, Sam Smith, Chris Martin, Brian Wilson, Eliza Carthy, Nicola Benedetti, Jools Holland, Brian May, Jake Bugg, Katie Derham, Lauren Laverne, Gareth Malone, Alison Balsom, Zane Lowe, Paloma Faith, Chrissie Hynde, Jamie Cullum, Baaba Maal, Danielle de Niese, Dave Grohl
Awards
- Best Newcomer 2009 - Uk Asian Music Awards
- Best Male Act 2010 - Brit Asia Tv Music awards
- Best Desi Act 2011 - UK Asian Music Awards
- Best song of 2012 - PTC Awards (Punjabi Television Awards)
- Best Male Act 2013 - Brit Asia Tv Music Awards
- Best Lyrics 2013 for Meh Punjabi Boli Ah - Brit Asia Tv Music Awards
- Best Song 2014 for Zulfa - Brit Asia Tv Music Awards
References
- 1 2 "Happy Birthday Jaz Dhami!". Desi Hits. 1 March 2011. Archived from the original on 6 March 2011.
- ↑ Worldwide, Story (13 February 2010). "Bhangra star's footballing mission". kickitout.org. Archived from the original on 13 February 2010. Retrieved 8 April 2014.
- ↑ Hassal, Paul (10 August 2011). "Musician signs up with Reds". liverpoolfc.com. Archived from the original on 8 April 2014. Retrieved 8 April 2014.
External links
- Official website
- http://www.bbc.co.uk/music/artists/707b2b4a-3f5d-40ae-a699-908ceb7af304
- https://www.facebook.com/jazdhamiofficial
- https://twitter.com/thejazdhami
- http://www.youtube.com/user/JazDhamiofficial
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