There are certain folk singers who have stood as
guardians of the Punjabi culture to keep the banner of
its richness and uniqueness flying. Pammi Bhai, alias
Parmjit Sidhu, is one such singer. Whereas many folk
singers have gone astray, he has kept himself rooted in
the basics of Punjabi folk singing.
Hailing from Jakhpel village in Sangrur district of the
Malwa region, known for its richness of folklore, Pammi
Bhai has been associated with cultural activities for
the past 20 years. He is the son of the late Partap
Singh Baghi, a famous freedom fighter. His father
inspired him to become an artist. An outstanding folk
dancer, Pammi turned a professional artiste only a few
years ago.
But the real break for him came with the release of Ji
ne jan nu karda, rangli dunia ton.... It was an instant
hit. The appeal of this song heralded Pammi Bai into the
big league of Punjabi folk singers. From a famed folk
dancer, Pammi has now established his identity as one of
the leading folk singers.
His latest audio cassette, ýNach Nach Pauni Dhamalý has
added a new feather to his cap. The new album has eight
songs. And all these are based on different forms of
Punjabi dances. Allah janne te yaar na janne-mera dhol
jawanian manne..., is based on Jhoomer.
The title song Nach nach pauni dhamal... is based on the
bhangra-dhamal tradition of Punjab. Among other songs
are Surmedani..., Do cheeja Jat mangda... and Ne tu
gaani che paroke tangia.... Love, affection and rustic
lifestyle are the strengths of the visuals of Pammi
Bhai's songs.
There are certain folk singers who have stood as
guardians of the Punjabi culture to keep the banner of
its richness and uniqueness flying. Pammi Bhai, alias
Parmjit Sidhu, is one such singer. Whereas many folk
singers have gone astray, he has kept himself rooted in
the basics of Punjabi folk singing. 