Bhai Harcharan Singh Fakkar belongs to one of the rababi families that can be traced to Nankana Sahib. They are among the rababis that moved to Patiala, Punjab during the partition. Bhai Harcharan Singh is the 4th son of Bhai Jagtar Singh Fakkar and his grandfather and granduncle, Bhai Sarmukh Singh and Gurmukh Singh Fakkar respectively, were renowned raagis in Nankana Sahib before the division of Punjab. Bhai Harcharan Singh received his training from his family, mainly his elder brother Bhai Harinder Singh, who was a student of both Ustad Bakar Hussain of Patiala Gharana and Ustad Salamat Ali Khan of Sham Chaurasi Gharana. Bhai Harinder Singh developed the current sound that defines their style and it can be recognized within their family. Unfortunately, Bhai Harcharan Singh Ji passed away some years ago in his mid 30s, leaving behind his wife and son, Bhai Lal Singh Fakkar who is very talented and holds promise of keeping the rababi tradition alive. This page is dedicated to the late Bhai Harcharan Singh Fakkar and the recordings below feature him in many samagams. His taans were phenomenal and it was a real pleasure to hear him perform with Bhai Harinder Singh. They made quite a formidable pair. If anyone has more recordings of Bhai Harcharan Singh Fakkar, please contact us.
The first batch of recordings below were recorded during his visit to Malaysia in 2000. He was accompanied by Bhai Inderjit Singh Fakkar on side harmonium/vocals and Bhai Dalip Singh Fakkar on tabla. Please ‘right click’ and ‘save as’ to download audio files. Enjoy!
Bhai Harcharan Singh Fakkar – Aeven Ni Duniya Poojhdi
Bhai Harcharan Singh Fakkar – Deenan Ki Prithpal
Bhai Harcharan Singh Fakkar – Ek Man Purakh Dhiaye
Bhai Harcharan Singh Fakkar – Gur Daata
Bhai Harcharan Singh Fakkar – Har Darshan Ki Man Pyaas
Bhai Harcharan Singh Fakkar – Har Ko Naam Sada Sukhdayi
Bhai Harcharan Singh Fakkar – Kaate Kasht Poore Gur Dev
Bhai Harcharan Singh Fakkar – Kabir Sewa Ko Doe Bhale
Bhai Harcharan Singh Fakkar – Lella Lahun Aukhad Jahun
Bhai Harcharan Singh Fakkar – Mera Dil Vi Karda Nankane Nu Jaavan
Bhai Harcharan Singh Fakkar – Mere Ram Rai
Bhai Harcharan Singh Fakkar – Prabh Milbe Ko Preet Man Lagi
Bhai Harcharan Singh Fakkar – Prabh Paas Jan Ki Ardas
Bhai Harcharan Singh Fakkar – Saacha Sahib Sad Meharwaan
The next batch of recordings below are from various samagams organized by Giani Sant Singh Maskeen in Alwar, Rajasthan ranging from the late 80s to mid 90s. In some of these recordings, Bhai Harinder Singh Fakkar is accompanying him on the side harmonium and vocals.
Bhai Harcharan & Harinder Singh Fakkar – Aawoh Sajna
Bhai Harcharan & Harinder Singh Fakkar – Je Dar Aavat
Bhai Harcharan & Harinder Singh Fakkar – Lela Lahun Aoukhad Jahun
Bhai Harcharan & Harinder Singh Fakkar – Sur Ho Ke Jaisi Teri Chaal
Bhai Harcharan Singh Fakkar – Houn Kya Salahi Kiram Jant
Bhai Harcharan Singh Fakkar – Shabde Sada Basant
The 2 recordings below in Raag Nat Narayan and Basant Hindol are from the Adduti Gurmat Sangeet Samelan held in Jawaddi Kalan annually.
Bhai Harcharan Singh Fakkar – Kaho Pandit Sucha Kawan (Basant Hindol)
Bhai Harcharan Singh Fakkar – Ulaahano Main Kaahou Na Dio (Nat Narayan)
The following dharmik geets were recorded in a studio in Malaysia during their visit in 2000.
Bhai Harcharan Singh Fakkar – Assan Sikhi Da Nai Chadna Rah
Bhai Harcharan Singh Fakkar – Gujri Naal Jo Gujri Eh
Bhai Harcharan Singh Fakkar – Guru Dashmesh Piare
Bhai Harcharan Singh Fakkar – Mata Gujri De Laal
Bhai Harcharan Singh Fakkar – Patna Ki Jo Eh Nagri
Bhai Harcharan Singh Fakkar – Teri Teekhi Tegh Chamakda
These next few recordings were provided to me by Bhai Harcharan Singh’s son, Bhai Lal Singh Fakkar. The first is the Shabad ‘Je Dar Aavat Jaat Hai’ is in Raag Bikrali/Salagvarali Todi and the other 2 recordings are not Gurbani but provide a glimpse of Bhai Harcharan Singh Ji’s talent in khyal gayaki. The khyal in Raag Basant was performed by Bhai Harcharan Singh & Harinder Singh Fakkar at the Patiala Basant festival in the presence of many renowned artists. They were accompanied on tabla by their brother, Bhai Dalip Singh Fakkar. Unfortunately, the recording is not complete but still enjoyable.
Bhai Harcharan & Harinder Singh Fakkar – Je Dar Aavat (Bikrali Todi)
Bhai Harcharan & Harinder Singh Fakkar – Khyal in Raag Basant
Bhai Harcharan Singh Fakkar – Raag Rajeshwari
The following recording was provided to me recently by Bhai Lal Singh Fakkar. It is a studio recording of Bhai Harcharan Singh Fakkar singing in Raag Bhatiyaar.
Bhai Harcharan Singh Fakkar – Jap Man Satnam (Bhatiyaar)
Kirtan from the album ‘Ishnan Kare Amritsar Naave’.
Bhai Harcharan Singh Fakkar – Andro Trishna Agan Bujhi
Bhai Harcharan Singh Fakkar – Dithey Sabhe Thaav
Bhai Harcharan Singh Fakkar – Ishnan Kare Amritsar Naave
Bhai Harcharan Singh Fakkar – Nit Prat Naavan Ram Sar Keeje
Bhai Harcharan Singh Fakkar – Ramdas Sarovar Naate
Bhai Harcharan Singh Fakkar – Santoh Ramdas Sarovar Neeka
*New Recordings Added – 16th November 2020
The following Shabads are from the album ‘Tahi Parkash Hamara Bhayo’.
Bhai Harcharan Singh Fakkar – Aagya Bhai Akaal Ki
Bhai Harcharan Singh Fakkar – Ab Main Apni Katha Bakhani
Bhai Harcharan Singh Fakkar – Hum Eh Kaaj Jagat Moe Aaye
Bhai Harcharan Singh Fakkar – Kaho Prabh So Bheekh Hoye
Bhai Harcharan Singh Fakkar – Main Hoon Param Purakh Ko Dasa
Bhai Harcharan Singh Fakkar – O He Gur Gobind Hoye Pargateya
WkkWkf, Please can I congratulate you and on behalf of the Sikh Sangat globally give my heartfelt thanks to all that you are doing in order to share an keep alive the legacy of these phenominal Guru de Kirtani who have tried to maintain and upheld the instruction of Guru Maharaaj ji’s Raag Kirtan and Gurmat sangeet.
by my visiting your website listening and downloading some of the rare recordings you have brought me new found belief that there are many gursikhs who yearn for a return to the days of rababbi kirtan. Your recording have rejuvenated my soul today , ANAND, ANAND !!!
May Guru ji keep you in Chardikala
Gurfateh
WJKK WJKF Ji, thank you very much for the wishes and it is true that many are yearning for the return of the Rababi parampara of Kirtan. It brings great pleasure to know that you have been enjoying these recordings very much. We will keep uploading as much as possible for everyone to enjoy and benefit.
Gurfateh Ji.