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, 'Nach Nach Pauni Dhamal' 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. Pammi Bai is a famous singer/dancer/personality from Punjab, India. He is best known for his signature smile and promotion of traditional punjabi folk music, dance and vibrant dress. Pammi Bai is the one punjabi singers who has stuck to his roots and not caved in to the pressures of the ever westernising punjabi music industry. After doing MA in Punjabi literature and Public Administration, he also did LL.B to remain in touch with cultural activities at the university level. Since 1986, he has been to over 20 countries, including Thailand, Mauritius, Norway, the UK, Singapore, the USA, Canada, Switzerland, Norway, Belgium, Poland, Hungary, Sweden, Denmark and China, to perform as a bhangra dancer and folk singer. 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.

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