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. In the 1980s Malkit formed
the band Golden Star to produce some of the 'old skool'
Bhangra classics that continue to fill the dance floors
today, including his trademark anthem 'Tootak Tootak
Thootian (Hey Jamalo)'.
The nineties brought Malkit hits such as 'Midas Touch',
'Forever Gold' and the smash-hit 'Kudi Patoley Wargi'.
Malkit's music has also featured in various films,
including Monsoon Wedding and Bend it Like Beckham. He
has performed with the world's top musical legends
including Pandit Ravi Shankar, Trilok Gurtu and A R
Rehman.
Malkit's fan base continues to grow from strength to
strength. He encompasses an audience of all ages, from
young to old, his popular music and videos winning over
today's generation of youngsters as well as keeping his
die-hard fans happy.
2000 marked Malkit as the 'Biggest Selling Bhangra
Artist in the World in the Millennium Edition of the
Guinness Book of World Records. In 2002 Malkit won the
Best Bhangra Singer Award at the Bollywood Music Awards
in New York. In 1997 Malkit was given the Recognition of
the City of Los Angeles for Services to the Indian
Community.
Malkit is has recently completed Midas Touch II
(produced by Ravi Bal) which also features Apache Indian
and Malkit's son, Manraj. True to his name, Malkit,
meaning 'One Has Ruled the World', continues to
dominate.
Performance
Crew
Malkit Singh, 1 Female singer, 8 Musicians.
Time (Live or Dat)
60 Min to 150 Min
Travel & Stay (All
will Travel by Air if Out of Base Country)
Air
1 J Class, 2 Eco
Train
(AC 3Tyr) For Remaining Team
Road
1 Luxury Car, and BUS for Team
Stay
5 Star - 2 Deluxe Rooms, Any good Hotel - 5 Rooms
Show Requirements
Sound & Lights
4 cordless, 15 Mike, Mixer, Dat, CD, Lights as per Setup
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.