At present, limited biographical information is available on Bhai Gam Ji. According to the author Balbir Singh Kanwal, Bhai Gam Ji served as a Hazoori Raagi at Gurdwara Dera Sahib, Lahore, for nearly forty years. A document listing the disciples of Bhai Roora Ji places Bhai Gam Ji’s name at the top. Additionally, based on a radio schedule we have located, Bhai Gam Ji also performed a dilruba recital in Raag Desh on All India Radio, further demonstrating his recognition as a musician.
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The following recordings were digitised from two 78 rpm records which were released by Twin Records. Please ‘right click’ and ‘save link as’ to download audio files. Enjoy!
The first record features Bhai Gam singing two Dharmak Kavtas. This was released by The Twin Records company (Record number – FT.4908).
Bhai Gam – 01 Sade Guran Ne Jahaaj Banaya (Dharmak)
Bhai Gam – 02 Satgur Di Kalgi (Dharmak)
The following three records are not Sikh related. However, these records have historical significance, and provide a glimpse of Bhai Gam’s talent. The first two records were released by The Twin Records, while the last record was released by His Master’s Voice.
The Twin Records (Record number – FT.4447)
Bhai Gam – 01 Daaman Mein Chhupa Lo (Urdu Naat)
Bhai Gam – 02 Range Sabir Mustafa Ka Rang Hai (Urdu Naat)
The Twin Records (Record number – FT.4770)
Bhai Gam – 01 Sohna Madine Wala Karam Kamai Janda
Bhai Gam – 02 Salwaat Mohamad Arabee Te
His Master’s Voice (Record number – P6151)