Bhai Jaspal Singh (USA)

 

Bhai Jaspal Singh Ji has Kirtan coursing through his veins as he belongs to the illustrious ‘Zakhmi’ family. His father, Bhai Gursharan Singh Ji was the younger brother of Bhai Dharam Singh Zakhmi and used to accompany him on tabla. Bhai Jaspal Singh Ji was born to Mata Jasbir Kaur Ji in Adampur, Punjab on 20th December 1952. He developed a keen interest in Kirtan and classical music from a very young age and this was observed by both his father and grandfather, Bhai Daulat Singh Ji. This led to his initiation and formal training under their guidance at the tender age of five. He was also sent to the Kirtan Vidhyala in Nangal run by renowned Prof. Darshan Singh Komal for further training. At the age of 16, he came under the wing of one of the main pillars of Gurmat Sangeet, Bhai Avtar Singh Ji, whose roots in Gurmat Sangeet date back to the time of Guru Arjan Dev Ji. Bhai Jaspal Singh Ji acquired a vast repertoire of old Dhrupad compositions from Bhai Avtar Singh Ji and he is adept at performing in many difficult ‘taals’.

A true musician never stops learning and similarly, Bhai Jaspal Singh Ji yearned for more knowledge. This led him to learn from some other notable figures in the field of music including Ghazal maestro, Mehndi Hassan and Hindustani classical vocalist, Lakshmi Shankar. This allowed him to tap into his creativity and to develop a unique style of his own that set him apart from his contemporaries. He was able to blend music with the Shabad in such a manner that it would transport the listener to a new world of experience. Bhai Sahib is known for experimenting with various instruments in his Kirtan and this uniqueness allowed him to captivate listeners around the world. He would always have the best musicians providing accompaniment to his melodious voice.

Bhai Jaspal Singh Ji immigrated to England in 1969 along with his parents. While living in the United Kingdom, he took part in many Raag Darbars and enthralled the Sangat with his Kirtan. When Bhai Jaspal Singh Ji was in his early 20s, he experienced a defining point in his life when Sant Isher Singh Ji of Rara Sahib visited London. He was enraptured with Sant Isher Singh Ji’s personality and through his company and blessings, Bhai Jaspal Singh Ji found his true purpose. He embarked on a journey to share the divine Shabad of the Gurus and Bhagats. Bhai Jaspal Singh Ji travelled the world to share his experiences and to inspire others to realise their potential and attain these spiritual experiences through Gurbani. Through his unique blend of instruments in his Kirtan and mastery in Katha, he was able to spread this message far and wide. He also has a great command in English allowing him to capture the attention of the youth as well. Bhai Jaspal Singh Ji also had his own exclusive TV Show on Zee Punjabi and ETC Punjabi for 7 years which was telecasted in Asia, UK and North America.

The information above was gathered from various sources. If anyone has more recordings of Bhai Jaspal Singh Ji to share, please contact us.

 

The recording below is from a Raag Darbar held in Southall, United Kingdom in April 1971. In this recording, Bhai Jaspal Singh Ji is accompanying his father, Bhai Gursharan Singh Zakhmi. This recording was kindly contributed by Sardar Didar Singh Chana and family. Please ‘right click’ and ‘save link as’ to download audio files. Enjoy!

Bhai Gursharan Singh and Bhai Jaspal Singh (USA) – Raag Kaunsi Kanra (Chartaal) & Pahari

 

Another recording courtesy of Sardar Didar Singh Chana and family. This was recorded during a Raag Darbar in London on 27th May 1973 with Bhai Gursharan Singh Zakhmi accompanying.

Bhai Jaspal Singh (USA) – Raag Kedara & Raag Kanra (Chartaal)

 

The following two Shabads are from a Kirtan Darbar in Southall, UK held on 28th August 1977. These were kindly contributed by Sardar Nachatar Singh Sahota.

Bhai Jaspal Singh (USA) – 01 Tu Karta Sachiyaar (Asa – Jaitaal)

Bhai Jaspal Singh (USA) – 02 Waheguru Waheguru Wahejio

 

The Shabads below are from a Kirtan program held on 15th June 1986. The cassette was labelled as Vol.29. 

Bhai Jaspal Singh (USA) – 01 Tujh Bin Kavan (Hansdhwani)

Bhai Jaspal Singh (USA) – 02 Tu Sajan Pritam Mera

Bhai Jaspal Singh (USA) – 03 Kali Koel Tu Kit Gun Kali

Bhai Jaspal Singh (USA) – 04 Tooti Gandhanhar Gopal

 

The following recordings were kindly contributed by Bhai Jaspal Singh Ji’s nephew, Veer Baljit Singh.

Bhai Jaspal Singh (USA) – Aachuraj Kich Kehan Na Jayee

Bhai Jaspal Singh (USA) – Madho Hum Aysai Too Aisaa

Bhai Jaspal Singh (USA) – Main Andhuley Ki Tek

 

The next few recordings are courtesy of Sardar Manjeet Singh Chawla from the United Kingdom.

Bhai Jaspal Singh (USA) – 01 Gur Jaisa (1982) with Bhai Gursharan Singh

Bhai Jaspal Singh (USA) – 02 Gursikh Meet Chaloh (1982) with Bhai Gursharan Singh

Bhai Jaspal Singh (USA) – 03 Mere Sat Guraa Mai Har Har (1982) with Bhai Gursharan Singh

Bhai Jaspal Singh (USA) – 04 Kamaleeye Bahar Kya Doonde

Bhai Jaspal Singh (USA) – 05 Ram Syo Kar Preet

 

The next few cassettes were kindly contributed by Sahib Singh Bakshi from New York. Please subscribe to his channel ‘Sahib Singh Bakshi’ for more treasures. The recordings are arranged below according to the volume numbers. 

 

Vol.1

Bhai Jaspal Singh (USA) – 01 Tera Jan Nirat Kare

 

Vol.4

Bhai Jaspal Singh (USA) – 01 Saajan Des Videsiarhe

 

Vol.10

Bhai Jaspal Singh (USA) – 01 Bhag Poora Tin Jageya

 

Vol.14

Bhai Jaspal Singh (USA) – 01 Andher Andhi Vapare

 

Vol.28

Bhai Jaspal Singh (USA) – 01 Amrit Bani Har Har Teri

 

Unlabelled cassette

Bhai Jaspal Singh (USA) – 01 Main Taa Naam Tera Adhaar

 

The following recordings were recorded by the late Tarlochan Singh Jagdev and kindly contributed by his son, Veer Amarjit Singh Jagdev. Please subscribe to his YouTube channel ‘Eternal Shabad Gurbani’ for more treasures. 

Bhai Jaspal Singh (USA) – Bhagatan Ki Chaal Nirali (1978)

Bhai Jaspal Singh (USA) – Chandan Ka Birwa Bhala (Raag Darbari Kanra – 1979)

Bhai Jaspal Singh (USA) – Gule Holi Bhabaage – Ghazal 33, (Diwan-e-Goya)

Bhai Jaspal Singh (USA) – Haun Kurbane Jaon Mehrbana (London 1978)

Bhai Jaspal Singh (USA) – Jeevano Main Jeevan Paaya (1980s)

Bhai Jaspal Singh (USA) – Kar Kirpa Vaaso Mere Hirde

Bhai Jaspal Singh (USA) – Mahaa Pavitar Saadh Ka Sangh

Bhai Jaspal Singh (USA) – Mat Bhoole Re Mann (London 1981)

Bhai Jaspal Singh (USA) – Mere Raam

Bhai Jaspal Singh (USA) – Meri Abhe Benati Sun Lee Je

Bhai Jaspal Singh (USA) – Na Ko Vairi Nahe Begaana

Bhai Jaspal Singh (USA) – Raam Moko Harjan Kaare (Graham St. Gurdwara, Birmingham 1978)

Bhai Jaspal Singh (USA) – Tera Kiya Mitha Laage

 

The following recordings were kindly contributed by Sardar Joginder Singh Kalsi. Please visit his YouTube channel ‘Joginder Kalsi’ for more content. 

Bhai Jaspal Singh (USA) – 01 Mere Govinda Gun Gava Tripat (UK 1971)

Bhai Jaspal Singh (USA) – 02 Mai Ho Param Purak Ka (UK 1971)

Bhai Jaspal Singh (USA) – 03 Inhi Ki Kirpa Ke (UK 1971)

Bhai Jaspal Singh (USA) – 04 Pran Ke Bachaiya Dhood (UK 1977)

Bhai Jaspal Singh (USA) – 05 Gur Updesh Na Visrai (UK 1977)

 

The recording below is courtesy of Veer Gurpuran Singh Milkhu. Please visit his YouTube channel ‘Classic Puratan Kirtan’.

Bhai Jaspal Singh (USA) – Kavan Sanjog Milo Prabh Apne (Gunkali)

 

The large batch of recordings below are from Bhai Jaspal Singh Ji’s tour to Malaysia in 1998 and 1999. These were recorded by Sardar Karam Singh Ji. 

Bhai Jaspal Singh (USA) – 01 Jag Aisa Mohe

Bhai Jaspal Singh (USA) – 02 Vichaar

Bhai Jaspal Singh (USA) – 03 Ram Japo Meri Sakhi Sakhe

Bhai Jaspal Singh (USA) – 04 Vichaar

Bhai Jaspal Singh (USA) – 05 Neend Kyon Aayi

Bhai Jaspal Singh (USA) – 06 Bhola Vaid Na Janayi

Bhai Jaspal Singh (USA) – 07 Vichaar

Bhai Jaspal Singh (USA) – 08 Anand Sahib

Bhai Jaspal Singh (USA) – 09 Har Bisrat Tere Gun Galia

Bhai Jaspal Singh (USA) – 10 Vichaar

Bhai Jaspal Singh (USA) – 11 Eh Karam Mere Kartar

Bhai Jaspal Singh (USA) – 12 Man Mero

Bhai Jaspal Singh (USA) – 13 Mere Man Har Har Gun

Bhai Jaspal Singh (USA) – 14 Vichaar

Bhai Jaspal Singh (USA) – 15 Anand Sahib

Bhai Jaspal Singh (USA) – 16 Ek Shabad Mere Praan Basat Hai

Bhai Jaspal Singh (USA) – 17 Vichaar

Bhai Jaspal Singh (USA) – 18 Bande Bandgi Ikhtiyaar

Bhai Jaspal Singh (USA) – 19 Vichaar

Bhai Jaspal Singh (USA) – 20 Jog Jugat Suneya

Bhai Jaspal Singh (USA) – 21 Anand Sahib

Bhai Jaspal Singh (USA) – 22 Ades Tisey Ades

Bhai Jaspal Singh (USA) – 23 Anand Sahib

Bhai Jaspal Singh (USA) – 24 Bhag Pura Tin Jageya

Bhai Jaspal Singh (USA) – 25 Deeva Baleaa Gur Sakhi Jot Jagave

Bhai Jaspal Singh (USA) – 26 Aavan Jaan Reho

Bhai Jaspal Singh (USA) – 27 Sahaj Kee Akath Kathaa Hai Niraaree

Bhai Jaspal Singh (USA) – 28 Sehaj Katha Ke Amrit Kunta

Bhai Jaspal Singh (USA) – 29 Re Man Aiso Kar Saneyasa

Bhai Jaspal Singh (USA) – 30 Main Andhuley Ki Tek

Bhai Jaspal Singh (USA) – 31 Mande Pir Bin Kiya Singar

Bhai Jaspal Singh (USA) – 32 Gur Charan Laag Hum Binvata Part 1

Bhai Jaspal Singh (USA) – 33 Gur Charan Laag Hum Binvata Part 2

Bhai Jaspal Singh (USA) – 34 Jin Layee Preet

Bhai Jaspal Singh (USA) – 35 Mai Maaya Chal

Bhai Jaspal Singh (USA) – 36 Dadda Dera Ehe Nehi

Bhai Jaspal Singh (USA) – 37 Man Ki Mat Tiyago Har Jan

Bhai Jaspal Singh (USA) – 38 Gur Meri Pooja

Bhai Jaspal Singh (USA) – 39 Poore Gur Ki Kaar Karam Kamayie

Bhai Jaspal Singh (USA) – 40 Japo Ta Eko Naama

 

The following recording is from the Sikh Gurudwara Los Angeles on 3rd January 1992.

Bhai Jaspal Singh (USA) – Sundar Bachan Tum Sunho Chabili

 

Recordings from Calgary, Canada in 2008.

Bhai Jaspal Singh (USA) – 01 Sathigur Apunae Ko Kurabaanee

Bhai Jaspal Singh (USA) – 02 Maerae Saahibaa Koun Jaanai Gun Thaerae

Bhai Jaspal Singh (USA) – 03 Eihu Than Maaeiaa Paahiaa Piaarae

 

The two Asa Di Vaar recordings below were obtained from Bhai Jaspal Singh Ji’s official website ‘Gurbani Education’ . Please visit his channel for more Kirtan audios and videos.

 

Asaa Di Waar at Harmandir Sahib 2002

Bhai Jaspal Singh (USA) – Asa Di Vaar at Harmandir Sahib 2002

 

Asaa Di Waar at Gurdwara Sees Ganj Sahib 2013

Bhai Jaspal Singh (USA) – Asa Di Vaar at Gurdwara Sees Ganj Sahib 2013

 

The following Shabads are from a Kirtan program in Delhi held in September 2014. These were also obtained from Bhai Jaspal Singh Ji’s official website.

Bhai Jaspal Singh (USA) – 01 Baba Eh Lekha

Bhai Jaspal Singh (USA) – 02 Raamaiya Hau

Bhai Jaspal Singh (USA) – 03 Tera Sadka

 

Kirtan and Katha on the theme of ‘Laavan’ from 1991 obtained from ‘Gurbani Education’.

Bhai Jaspal Singh (USA) – 01 Har Pehlari Laav

Bhai Jaspal Singh (USA) – 02 Har Doojarhi Laav

Bhai Jaspal Singh (USA) – 03 Har Teejarhi Laav

Bhai Jaspal Singh (USA) – 04 Har Chautharhi Laav

 

The large collection of recordings below were obtained from Dr. Tarlochan Kaur from Malaysia. These were provided as a set of CDs. 

 

CD album ‘Aisa Diva’.

Bhai Jaspal Singh (USA) – 01 Aisa Diva

 

CD album ‘Badho Sach Naam’.

Bhai Jaspal Singh (USA) – 01 Badho Sach Naam

 

CD album ‘Bhau Tera Bhang’.

Bhai Jaspal Singh (USA) – 01 Bhau Tera Bhang

 

CD album ‘Bhavjal Bin Shabde’.

Bhai Jaspal Singh (USA) – 01 Bhavjal Bin Shabde

 

CD album ‘Diva Mera’.

Bhai Jaspal Singh (USA) – 01 Diva Mera

 

CD album ‘Eh Man Mereya’.

Bhai Jaspal Singh (USA) – 01 Eh Man Mereya

 

CD album ‘Gopal Tera Aarta’.

Bhai Jaspal Singh (USA) – 01 Gopal Tera Aarta

Bhai Jaspal Singh (USA) – 02 Din Bhi Gawoh

Bhai Jaspal Singh (USA) – 03 Mere Man Pardesi Ve

Bhai Jaspal Singh (USA) – 04 Na Kou Bairi Nahin Bigana

Bhai Jaspal Singh (USA) – 05 Main Banjaran Ram Ki

Bhai Jaspal Singh (USA) – 06 Man Kar Kabhun Na

 

CD album ‘Ja Mae Bhajan’.

Bhai Jaspal Singh (USA) – 01 Ja Mae Bhajan

 

CD album ‘Jag Aisa’.

Bhai Jaspal Singh (USA) – 01 Jag Aisa

 

CD album ‘Karta Tu Mera Jajman’.

Bhai Jaspal Singh (USA) – 01 Karta Tu Mera Jajman

 

CD album ‘Kin Bidh Sagar Tariye’.

Bhai Jaspal Singh (USA) – 01 Kin Bidh Sagar Tariye

 

CD album ‘Madho Abidiya’.

Bhai Jaspal Singh (USA) – 01 Madho Abidiya

 

CD album ‘Mero Sundar’.

Bhai Jaspal Singh (USA) – 01 Mero Sundar

 

CD album ‘Nanak Duniya’.

Bhai Jaspal Singh (USA) – 01 Nanak Duniya

 

CD album ‘Satgur Jevad’.

Bhai Jaspal Singh (USA) – 01 Satgur Jevad

 

CD album ‘Tera Sadrha’

Bhai Jaspal Singh (USA) – 01 Tera Sadrha

 

The following recordings are of Japji Sahib in Kirtan form along with Katha. These were recorded in Malaysia in 2002 and consist of 19 volumes. Recordings were also provided by Dr. Tarlochan Kaur.

Bhai Jaspal Singh (USA) – Japji Sahib Vol. 1A Part 1

Bhai Jaspal Singh (USA) – Japji Sahib Vol. 1A Part 2

Bhai Jaspal Singh (USA) – Japji Sahib Vol. 1B

Bhai Jaspal Singh (USA) – Japji Sahib Vol. 2A Part 1

Bhai Jaspal Singh (USA) – Japji Sahib Vol. 2A Part 2

Bhai Jaspal Singh (USA) – Japji Sahib Vol. 2B

Bhai Jaspal Singh (USA) – Japji Sahib Vol. 3A Part 1

Bhai Jaspal Singh (USA) – Japji Sahib Vol. 3A Part 2

Bhai Jaspal Singh (USA) – Japji Sahib Vol. 3B

Bhai Jaspal Singh (USA) – Japji Sahib Vol. 4A Part 1

Bhai Jaspal Singh (USA) – Japji Sahib Vol. 4A Part 2

Bhai Jaspal Singh (USA) – Japji Sahib Vol. 4B

Bhai Jaspal Singh (USA) – Japji Sahib Vol. 5A Part 1

Bhai Jaspal Singh (USA) – Japji Sahib Vol. 5A Part 2

Bhai Jaspal Singh (USA) – Japji Sahib Vol. 5B

Bhai Jaspal Singh (USA) – Japji Sahib Vol. 6A

Bhai Jaspal Singh (USA) – Japji Sahib Vol. 6B Part 1

Bhai Jaspal Singh (USA) – Japji Sahib Vol. 6B Part 2

Bhai Jaspal Singh (USA) – Japji Sahib Vol. 7A Part 1

Bhai Jaspal Singh (USA) – Japji Sahib Vol. 7A Part 2

Bhai Jaspal Singh (USA) – Japji Sahib Vol. 7B

Bhai Jaspal Singh (USA) – Japji Sahib Vol. 8A Part 1

Bhai Jaspal Singh (USA) – Japji Sahib Vol. 8A Part 2

Bhai Jaspal Singh (USA) – Japji Sahib Vol. 8B

Bhai Jaspal Singh (USA) – Japji Sahib Vol. 9A Part 1

Bhai Jaspal Singh (USA) – Japji Sahib Vol. 9A Part 2

Bhai Jaspal Singh (USA) – Japji Sahib Vol. 9B

Bhai Jaspal Singh (USA) – Japji Sahib Vol. 10A Part 1

Bhai Jaspal Singh (USA) – Japji Sahib Vol. 10A Part 2

Bhai Jaspal Singh (USA) – Japji Sahib Vol. 10B

Bhai Jaspal Singh (USA) – Japji Sahib Vol. 11A Part 1

Bhai Jaspal Singh (USA) – Japji Sahib Vol. 11A Part 2

Bhai Jaspal Singh (USA) – Japji Sahib Vol. 11B

Bhai Jaspal Singh (USA) – Japji Sahib Vol. 12A Part 1

Bhai Jaspal Singh (USA) – Japji Sahib Vol. 12A Part 2

Bhai Jaspal Singh (USA) – Japji Sahib Vol. 12B

Bhai Jaspal Singh (USA) – Japji Sahib Vol. 13A Part 1

Bhai Jaspal Singh (USA) – Japji Sahib Vol. 13A Part 2

Bhai Jaspal Singh (USA) – Japji Sahib Vol. 13B

Bhai Jaspal Singh (USA) – Japji Sahib Vol. 14A Part 1

Bhai Jaspal Singh (USA) – Japji Sahib Vol. 14A Part 2

Bhai Jaspal Singh (USA) – Japji Sahib Vol. 14B

Bhai Jaspal Singh (USA) – Japji Sahib Vol. 15A Part 1

Bhai Jaspal Singh (USA) – Japji Sahib Vol. 15A Part 2

Bhai Jaspal Singh (USA) – Japji Sahib Vol. 15B

Bhai Jaspal Singh (USA) – Japji Sahib Vol. 16A Part 1

Bhai Jaspal Singh (USA) – Japji Sahib Vol. 16A Part 2

Bhai Jaspal Singh (USA) – Japji Sahib Vol. 16B

Bhai Jaspal Singh (USA) – Japji Sahib Vol. 17A Part 1

Bhai Jaspal Singh (USA) – Japji Sahib Vol. 17A Part 2

Bhai Jaspal Singh (USA) – Japji Sahib Vol. 17B

Bhai Jaspal Singh (USA) – Japji Sahib Vol. 18A Part 1

Bhai Jaspal Singh (USA) – Japji Sahib Vol. 18A Part 2

Bhai Jaspal Singh (USA) – Japji Sahib Vol. 18B

Bhai Jaspal Singh (USA) – Japji Sahib Vol. 19A Part 1

Bhai Jaspal Singh (USA) – Japji Sahib Vol. 19A Part 2

Bhai Jaspal Singh (USA) – Japji Sahib Vol. 19B Part 1

Bhai Jaspal Singh (USA) – Japji Sahib Vol. 19B Part 2