Bhai Avtar Singh Ji is the son of the esteemed Kirtani, Bhai Dilbagh Singh Ji. Their familial lineage can be traced back to the Rababi, Bhai Choohad, who received blessings from Guru Har Gobind Sahib Ji during Guru Ji’s visit to the village of Bodalan. Having undergone training under his father, Bhai Avtar Singh Ji’s musical style is significantly influenced by the Patiala Gharana.
From an early age, Bhai Avtar Singh Ji has actively participated in various competitions, achieving first place in numerous contests at both the university and national levels. His extensive travels have taken him to Malaysia, Singapore, Canada, the United States of America, and England.
Furthermore, Bhai Avtar Singh Ji has a rich professional background. He served as a music lecturer at G.K.S.M. Government College, Tanda, from 1995 to 1998. Following this, he held the position of a music lecturer at G.T.B. Khalsa College for Women, Dasuya, from 1998 to 2001. Since then, he has been fulfilling the role of Head of the Department at the college.
Notably, Bhai Avtar Singh Ji’s legacy extends to his sons, Livtar Singh and Harbagh Singh, who are diligently following in his footsteps and carrying forward the musical torch.
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The following recordings are from Bhai Avtar Singh Ji’s tour to Malaysia. Accompanying him on the side harmonium and vocals is Bhai Amardeep Singh Bodal. These were recorded by the late Sardar Karam Singh Ji. Please ‘right click’ and ‘save link as’ to download audio files. Enjoy!
Bhai Avtar Singh Bodal – 01 Mangalchaaran (Sarangkauns)
Bhai Avtar Singh Bodal – 02 Gur Saagro Ratnaagro (Sarangkauns)
Bhai Avtar Singh Bodal – 03 Satgur Ki Sewa Safal Hai
Bhai Avtar Singh Bodal – 04 Panchay Shabad Vajay Mat Gurmat
Bhai Avtar Singh Bodal – 05 Koi Aan Milavaai
Bhai Avtar Singh Bodal – 06 Waheguru Simran
Bhai Avtar Singh Bodal – 07 Teenay Taap Nivaaran Hara
Bhai Avtar Singh Bodal – 08 Man Chaao Bhaeya
Bhai Avtar Singh Bodal – 09 Ram Japo Ji Aise Aise
Bhai Avtar Singh Bodal – 10 Daas Tere Ki Benti
Shabas from the album ‘Ratte Ishq Khudaye’
Bhai Avtar Singh Bodal – 01 Ratte Ishq Kudaye
Bhai Avtar Singh Bodal – 02 Nain Hamare Prea Rang Rangare
Shabads from the album ‘Sukhi Base Maskeenian’.
Bhai Avtar Singh Bodal – 01 Sukhi Base Maskeenian (Darbari)
Bhai Avtar Singh Bodal – 02 Man Pyarea Jio Mitra (Sriraag)
Bhai Avtar Singh Bodal – 03 Hum Gareeb Maskeen (Saraswati)
Shabads from the album ‘Sarab Nivaasi Ghat Ghat Vaasi’.
Bhai Avtar Singh Bodal – 01 Sarab Nivaasi Ghat Ghat Vaasi
Bhai Avtar Singh Bodal – 02 Baba Aakhe Haajian
Bhai Avtar Singh Bodal – 03 Antar Piri Pyaar (Tukhari)
Shabads from the album ‘Har Jan Rakhe Gur Govind’.
Bhai Avtar Singh Bodal – 01 Har Jan Rakhet Gur Govind
Bhai Avtar Singh Bodal – 02 Har Hum Gaveh Har Hum Boleh Aur Dutiya
Bhai Avtar Singh Bodal – 03 Mein Banda Bekhrid
Bhai Avtar Singh Bodal – 04 Mer Karo Trin Te Muhe Jaahi
The following recordings were obtained from the SoundCloud page of ‘Kanwarpal Singh‘. These are a from a program at Kanwarpal Singh Ji’s home in 2014.
Bhai Avtar Singh Bodal – Antar Piri Pyaar (Raag Tukhari)
Bhai Avtar Singh Bodal – Satgur Ayo Saran Tuhari
Bhai Avtar Singh Bodal – Satgur Sabhna Da Bhala Manayeda
The recordings below are from various programs recorded in Gurdwara Guru Nanak Darbar, Montreal in December 2014.
Bhai Avtar Singh Bodal – Asa Di Vaar at G. Guru Nanak Darbar Dec 2014
Bhai Avtar Singh Bodal – Ath Preetham Man Mohnaa (Raag Bihagrha)
Bhai Avtar Singh Bodal – Ghat Ghat Vaasee (Raag Sarang)
Bhai Avtar Singh Bodal – Hai Hai Hai Sabh Jag Bhayo (Raag Malhar)
Bhai Avtar Singh Bodal – Hey Gobind Hey Gopal
Bhai Avtar Singh Bodal – Jap Thap Sanjam Dharam (Raag Shri)
Bhai Avtar Singh Bodal – Prabh Keejai Kirpaa Nidhaan (Raag Yaman Kalyan)
The following recordings are from Bhai Avtar Singh Ji’s trips to New York in 2013 and 2015. These were recorded and kindly contributed by Sardar Nachatar Singh Sahota.
Bhai Avtar Singh Bodal – 01 Kirtan on 25th August 2013 (Morning)
Bhai Avtar Singh Bodal – 02 Kirtan on 25th August 2013 (Evening)
Bhai Avtar Singh Bodal – 03 Asa Ki Vaar 4th January 2015
Bhai Avtar Singh Bodal – 04 Kirtan 4th January 2015 (Man Piaria Ji Mitra & Madho Hum Aise)
The recording below is from the Adutti Gurmat Sangeet Samelan held at Jawaddi Kalan in 1997.
Bhai Avtar Singh Bodal – Aye Mil Gursikh Aye Mil (Tilang)
The recordings below were obtained from the ‘Gurmat Sangeet Darbar’ website. Please visit their website for more Gurmat Sangeet recordings.