Bhai Baljeet Singh (USA)

Bhai Baljeet Singh Ji was born to Mata Balbir Kaur Ji in the city of Jabalpur in Madhya Pradesh, India on 18^th March 1974. His father, Bhai Gajjan Singh Ji is a renowned tabla player in the field of Kirtan and Gurmat Sangeet. He is a disciple of the great Prof. Darshan Singh Ji Komal, who had trained thousands of Kirtanis such as Bhai Dharam Singh Zakhmi, Bhai Didar Singh, Bhai Beant Singh Bijli and many others. Bhai Gajjan Singh Ji was born in the village of Masanian in Jalandhar but lived in Chak 263 in the city of Lyallpur before the division of Punjab. Having narrowly escaped to East Punjab during the partition, Bhai Gajjan Singh embarked on a new journey in India. He had the desire to learn music but was unable to focus on his goals due to the horrible circumstances following the partition. It wasn’t until he heard someone mention the name of Prof. Darshan Singh Komal, that he was able to find a true purpose. He went to Komal Ji one day and requested to learn tabla from him. This was the beginning of his journey as a musician and Kirtani. He learned from Komal Ji for several years and during this time he had proven himself to be a great student. Then, Komal Ji started to take Bhai Gajjan Singh Ji along to different cities and villages for Kirtan programs and Raag Darbars.

Having being influenced by his father from a very young age, Bhai Baljeet Singh Ji began his training in music from his father at the young age of seven. His father initially trained him to play the tabla. After several years of learning, he used to accompany his father’s jatha for Kirtan programs. While playing the tabla, he also used to sing and perform ‘Alaaps’ and ‘Parmaans’. Recognising his interest in singing, Bhai Gajjan Singh Ji started to teach him the basics of vocal training. A few years later, Bhai Baljeet Singh came under the guidance of his second teacher, Bhai Rajinder Singh Ji, who currently serves as a Hazoori Raagi in Takhat Sri Hazoor Sahib, Nanded. Subsequently, he went on to learn from Prof. Partap Singh Ji from Delhi.

Bhai Baljeet Singh formed his own jatha in 1996 and performed Kirtan across India and also travelled abroad to many countries including the United Kingdom, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Singapore, Canada and the United States (US) between 1998 to 2006. Their jatha performed in Washington DC in 2006 during an interfaith concert at Pope John Paul Hall and at the White House. Later on, they performed at various cities and states across the US which finally led them to Grand Rapids, Michigan in 2007. Their performance was much appreciated by the Sikh Sangat of Grand Rapids that they were requested to be a part of their community. In 2009, Bhai Baljeet Singh Ji settled permanently with his family in the Grand Rapids, Michigan. Currently, he performs Kirtan regularly with his wife, Jasmeet Kaur and his children, Rabina Kaur and Tejeshwar Singh.

With the grace of Waheguru Ji, Bhai Baljeet Singh Ji has recorded a Gurbani Kirtan album titled ‘Simar Mana’ featuring the popular Bollywood playback singer, Shreya Goshal. This album was recorded under the supervision of Gurmeet Singh in Mumbai, Chennai and London. In London, the recording was done and mastered in the world-famous Abbey Roads Studios, which was used by the English band ‘The Beatles’ to record most of their albums. Accomplished musicians from the London Telefilmonic Orchestra and London Symphony Orchestra have provided accompaniment on this album. It is the first of its kind in the field of Kirtan.

The voice of Bhai Baljeet Singh Ji continues to enchant listeners worldwide through his mesmerising Kirtan. His message to all his listeners is to stay connected with Gurbani and listen to Kirtan devotedly. If anyone has more recordings of Bhai Baljeet Singh Ji to share, please contact us.

The following recordings are from Bhai Baljeet Singh’s tour to Malaysia in 2000. These were recorded at the International Youth Center (IYC) in Cheras during the Vaisakhi Samagam from 30th March to 2nd April 2000. Please ‘right click’ and ‘save link as’ to download audio files. Enjoy!

Bhai Baljeet Singh (USA) – 01 Rajasram Mit Nahi Jani Teri

Bhai Baljeet Singh (USA) – 02 Kanchan Sion Paiye Nahi Tol

Bhai Baljeet Singh (USA) – 03 Bal Bal Jaon Sham Sundar Ko

Bhai Baljeet Singh (USA) – 04 Madho Hum Aise Tu Aisa

Bhai Baljeet Singh (USA) – 05 Jabai Baan Lageyo

Bhai Baljeet Singh (USA) – 06 Main Andhulay Ki Tek

Bhai Baljeet Singh (USA) – 07 Mera Piara Preetam

Bhai Baljeet Singh (USA) – 08 Vas Mere Pyarea

Bhai Baljeet Singh (USA) – 09 Houn Var Var Jaon

Bhai Baljeet Singh (USA) – 10 So Amrit Gur Te Paaya

Bhai Baljeet Singh (USA) – 11 Dhanur Baan Dhaare

Bhai Baljeet Singh (USA) – 12 Tum Ho Sabh Rajan Ke Raja

Bhai Baljeet Singh (USA) – 13 Sathran Ke Sool Ho

Bhai Baljeet Singh (USA) – 14 Gur Ki Tehal Guru Ki Sewa

Bhai Baljeet Singh (USA) – 15 Jeevan Ki Chhad Aas

The following recording was kindly contributed by Kemey Veerji.

Bhai Baljeet Singh (USA) – Hau Dhundhendi Sajna

The following Shabads are from Bhai Baljeet Singh Ji’s tour to the United Kingdom. Accompanying him on tabla is his father, Bhai Gajjan Singh Ji.

Bhai Baljeet Singh (USA) – 01 Mouli Dharti Mouli Akaas (Basant)

Bhai Baljeet Singh (USA) – 02 Mere Saajan Har Har Naam Samaal

Bhai Baljeet Singh (USA) – 03 Nanak Tinah Basant Hai (Basant)

Bhai Baljeet Singh (USA) – 04 Main Prabh Milne Ka Chao

*New Recordings Added – 21st November 2021

The following recordings were obtained from the ‘Sikh Roots’ website. Please check out their website for more Kirtan recordings. We have separated the tracks and arranged them below according to the dates of the programs.

Kirtan on 7th May 2006

Bhai Baljeet Singh (USA) – 01 Alleh Ki Kar Bandagi (Gujri Todi)

Bhai Baljeet Singh (USA) – 02 Meharwan Sahib Meharwan

Bhai Baljeet Singh (USA) – 03 Khoob Teri Pagri (Chhaiya Todi)

Bhai Baljeet Singh (USA) – 04 Ekai Ekai Ek Tuhi

Bhai Baljeet Singh (USA) – 05 Rasna Japti Tuhi Tuhi

Bhai Baljeet Singh (USA) – 06 Anand Sahib

Kirtan on 14th May 2006

Bhai Baljeet Singh (USA) – 01 Mitar Asadarhey Seyee (Gujri Todi)

Bhai Baljeet Singh (USA) – 02 Ab Tab Jab Kab Tuhi Tuhi

Bhai Baljeet Singh (USA) – 03 Dukhbhanjan Tera Naam Ji

Bhai Baljeet Singh (USA) – 04 Anand Sahib (Sarang)