Bhai Daya Singh Ji roots are entwined with the sacred Rababi lineage. He is the eldest of five brothers and two sisters born into the home of Bhai Tarlochan Singh. Second to him, Bhai Baljinder Singh provided accompaniment on the ‘Tabla’, while their middle brother, Bhai Surinder Singh backed on vocals and the side harmonium. Younger to them, Bhai Baldev Singh, was a diligent disciple of the renowned percussionist, Baba Nihal Singh. It is to be noted that ‘Tabla’ master, Ustad Jindi Ji is a disciple of Bhai Baldev Singh. Bhai Ranjit Singh ‘Rana’, the youngest brother, possessed a melodic voice which was honed under the tutelage of Bhai Chanan Singh Majboor and Ustad Puran Shah Koti.
Both their sisters were married into the Rababi family of Bhai Jaswant Singh Ji from Nankana Sahib. Their elder sister was married to Bhai Prithipal Singh, and the younger sister was married to Bhai Mahinderpal Singh ‘Laddoo’.
The ‘Jatha’ of Bhai Daya Singh and his brothers was one of the very few that employed a stringed instrument such as the ‘Dilruba’ during their Kirtan in the 1980s. They served as Hazoori Raagis at Takhat Sri Patna Sahib for many years. They have also toured several countries including the United Kingdom (UK) and the United States of America (USA). Currently, Bhai Daya Singh Ji is based in the UK. If anyone has more photos or recordings of Bhai Daya Singh Ji to share, please contact us.
The recordings below are from their tour to New York in 1988. These were recorded and kindly contributed by Sardar Nachatar Singh Sahota. Please ‘right click and ‘save link as’ to download audio files. Enjoy!
Asa Ki Vaar
Bhai Daya Singh (Patna) – Asa Ki Vaar Part 1
Bhai Daya Singh (Patna) – Asa Ki Vaar Part 2
Bhai Daya Singh (Patna) – Asa Ki Vaar Part 3
Bhai Daya Singh (Patna) – Asa Ki Vaar Part 4
Shabads
Bhai Daya Singh (Patna) – Aise Gur kau Bal Bal Jaye
Bhai Daya Singh (Patna) – Ayea Safal Tahu Kau Ganiye
Bhai Daya Singh (Patna) – Dhan Dhan Dhan Jan Aayea
Bhai Daya Singh (Patna) – Dharam Het Saka Jin Kiya
Bhai Daya Singh (Patna) – Ek Ratti Bin Ek Ratti Ke
Bhai Daya Singh (Patna) – Jaagna Jaagan Neeka
Bhai Daya Singh (Patna) – Re Man Aiso Kar Sanyasa
Bhai Daya Singh (Patna) – Re Man Oat Leha Har Nama
Bhai Daya Singh (Patna) – Re Nar Eh Sachi jea Dhar
Bhai Daya Singh (Patna) – Sach Kaho Sun Leho Sabhea
Bhai Daya Singh (Patna) – Safal Murat Safala Gharri (Incomplete)
Bhai Daya Singh (Patna) – Satgur Jaagta (Incomplete)
Bhai Daya Singh (Patna) – So Asthaan Batavoh Meeta
Bhai Daya Singh (Patna) – So Kich Kar Jit Mel Na
*New Recordings Added – 9th July 2023
Recordings from a Kirtan program on 10th February 1991. These were recorded and kindly contributed by Sardar Manjit Singh Aujla from the United Kingdom.
Bhai Daya Singh (Patna) – 01 Maha Maha Mumaarkhi
Bhai Daya Singh (Patna) – 02 Gur Peeran Ki Chaakri
Bhai Daya Singh (Patna) – 03 Vichaar
Bhai Daya Singh (Patna) – 04 Re Nar Eh Saachi Jia Dhaar
The next batch of recordings were kindly contributed by Dr. Manjit Singh Hunjin, who is a very talented artist. Please drop by his Instagram page ‘Amsimeetart’ to check out his artwork.
Kirtan on 16th April 1989
Bhai Daya Singh (Patna) – 01 Gur Poore Meri Raakh Layee (Gujri Todi)
Bhai Daya Singh (Patna) – 02 Jhim Jhim Varse Amrit Dhara
Bhai Daya Singh (Patna) – 03 Saadhsang Har Amrit Peeje
Bhai Daya Singh (Patna) – 04 Khalsa Mero Roop Hai Khaas
Kirtan on 21st April 1989
Bhai Daya Singh (Patna) – 01 So Kich Kar Jit Mel (Madhuvanti)
Bhai Daya Singh (Patna) – 02 Jaagna Jaagan Neeka (with Katha)
Bhai Daya Singh (Patna) – 03 Aarti
Bhai Daya Singh (Patna) – 04 Anand Sahib
Vol. 10
Bhai Daya Singh (Patna) – 01 Pritam Charnee Jo Lagai
Bhai Daya Singh (Patna) – 02 Takhat Baitha Arjan Guru
Bhai Daya Singh (Patna) – 03 Charan Saran Gur Ek Paida Jaye
The recordings below are from a Kirtan program at El Sobrante Gurdwara. These were obtained from ‘mann23’ YouTube channel. Please check out the channel for more recordings.
Bhai Daya Singh (Patna) – 01 Tum Maat Pita Hum Baarik Tere (Madhuvanti)
Bhai Daya Singh (Patna) – 02 Ramaiya Haun Baarik Tera