Bhai Kirpal Singh Ji formerly served as Hazoori Raagi in Sri Harmandir Sahib, Amritsar for approximately 40 years in total. He was born on 8th September 1953 to Mata Karanjit Kaur Ji and Sardar Parudham Singh Ji in Amritsar. His family had a strong affinity towards Kirtan and this ignited his interest in Kirtan from a young age.
He started learning Kirtan in 1967 from Baba Santokh Singh Ji at Gurdwara Dukh Nivaran Sahib, Patiala. Around the same period, well-known Kirtani of his time, Bhai Bakhshish Singh Ji performed Kirtan regularly at Gurdwara Dukh Nivaran Sahib. This provided a window of opportunity for Bhai Kirpal Singh Ji to learn Kirtan from Bhai Bakshish Singh Ji. Between 1970 to 1971, he also received guidance from Ustad Partap Chand Ji from Chandigarh.
His first opportunity to serve at Sri Harmandir Sahib, Amritsar came in 1971 when he was appointed as a replacement for any Raagi who was away on leave. During this time, opportunity came knocking again when he met Giani Balwant Singh Ji (Calcutta Wale), a student of the legendary Rababi of Amritsar, Bhai Chand Ji. He learned Kirtan from Giani Balwant Singh Ji from 1971 to 1972. Bhai Kirpal Singh Ji also completed his Bachelor of Arts degree from University of Allahabad and also completed courses related to vocal music from Prachin Kala Kendra, Chandigarh.
Bhai Kirpal Singh Ji received a full-time offer at Sri Harmandir Sahib as an assistant to Bhai Gurmej Singh Ji, whom he accompanied from 1973 to 1977. In the last quarter of 1977, he joined Bhai Bakshish Singh Ji’s ‘jatha’ and accompanied him as an assistant ‘Raagi’ for about one year. Bhai Kirpal Singh Ji formed his own ‘jatha’ in 1978 with the recommendation of Bhai Bakshish Singh Ji, and began serving at Gurdwara Shaheed Ganj Sahib Baba Deep Singh Ji, Amritsar. In 1983, he moved to Sri Harmandir Sahib with his own ‘jatha’ and served as Hazoori Raagi until 2013. He has retired from his service since 2013, but still does Kirtan at Sri Harmandir Sahib regularly and apart from that, he also travels within India and abroad for various Kirtan programs.
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Bhai Kirpal Singh (Amritsar) – 01 Rakha Ek Hamara Swami
Bhai Kirpal Singh (Amritsar) – 02 Ja Ko Tek
Bhai Kirpal Singh (Amritsar) – 03 Mohe Gareeb Kau
Bhai Kirpal Singh (Amritsar) – 04 Jiare Olha Naam Ka
The recordings below are from Bhai Kirpal Singh Ji’s Kirtan at Sri Harmandir Sahib, Amritsar and are arranged according the dates of the programs. These recordings were contributed by Veer Damanjit Singh and Gagan Singh Kler. Both brothers run the ‘ws3ks3‘ channel on Youtube. Please check out their channel for more treasures.
Kirtan on 19th October 2003
Bhai Kirpal Singh (Amritsar) – 01 Satgur Jaag Jagaiyda
Bhai Kirpal Singh (Amritsar) – 02 Satgur No Sabh Ko Lochda
Bhai Kirpal Singh (Amritsar) – 03 Rogan Te Ar Sogan Te
Bhai Kirpal Singh (Amritsar) – 04 Gursikha Ki Har Dhoor Dehe
Kirtan on 25th November 2003
Bhai Kirpal Singh (Amritsar) – 01 Saadho Gobind Ke Gun Gaavou
Bhai Kirpal Singh (Amritsar) – 02 Re Man Oht Leho Har Naama
Bhai Kirpal Singh (Amritsar) – 03 Ukhat Siaanap Kachu Na Jaana
Bhai Kirpal Singh (Amritsar) – 04 Gur Ji Ke Darshan Kou Bal Jaaou
Bhai Kirpal Singh (Amritsar) – 05 Jeevna Har Jeevna
Bhai Kirpal Singh (Amritsar) – 06 Har Jas Re Mana Gaye Le
Kirtan on 2nd December 2003
Bhai Kirpal Singh (Amritsar) – 01 Sun Vadhbhagiya Har Amrit Bani Ram
Bhai Kirpal Singh (Amritsar) – 02 Koho Benanti Apune Satgue Pahe
Bhai Kirpal Singh (Amritsar) – 03 Rogan Te Ar Sogan Te
Bhai Kirpal Singh (Amritsar) – 04 Amrit Naam Parmeshar Tera
Bhai Kirpal Singh (Amritsar) – 05 Bohute Fer Peye Kirpan Kou
Bhai Kirpal Singh (Amritsar) – 06 Satgur Daiya Kare Sukhdaatha
Kirtan on 23rd December 2003
Bhai Kirpal Singh (Amritsar) – 01 Hou Dhudendhi Sajna
Bhai Kirpal Singh (Amritsar) – 02 Aao Sakhi Har Mail Kareha
Bhai Kirpal Singh (Amritsar) – 03 Jeevat Jeevat Jeevat Raho
Bhai Kirpal Singh (Amritsar) – 04 Mil Mere Preetma Jiyo
Bhai Kirpal Singh (Amritsar) – 05 Dhan Dhan Ramdas Gur
Kirtan on 10th January 2004
Bhai Kirpal Singh (Amritsar) – 01 Mera Gur Poora Sukhdaatha
Bhai Kirpal Singh (Amritsar) – 02 Man Meh Raam Naama Jaap
Bhai Kirpal Singh (Amritsar) – 03 Mai Bouri Mera Raam Bhataar
Bhai Kirpal Singh (Amritsar) – 04 Uthat Sukhiya Baithat Sukhiya
Bhai Kirpal Singh (Amritsar) – 05 Meethe Har Gun Gaao Jindu Tu
Kirtan on 25th December 2005
Bhai Kirpal Singh (Amritsar) – 01 Mere Sahib Tu Mai Maan Nimani
Bhai Kirpal Singh (Amritsar) – 02 Gur Poore Diyo Rang Laye
Bhai Kirpal Singh (Amritsar) – 03 Jeevna Har Jeevna
Bhai Kirpal Singh (Amritsar) – 04 Ja Kou Thek Thumari Swami
Bhai Kirpal Singh (Amritsar) – 05 Jo Jan Lehe Khasam Ka Naao
Kirtan on 5th February 2006
Bhai Kirpal Singh (Amritsar) – 01 Basant Ki Var (Two Pauris)
Bhai Kirpal Singh (Amritsar) – 02 Jal Te Thal Kar Thal Te Kua
Bhai Kirpal Singh (Amritsar) – 03 Nicheejiya Cheej Kare Mera Govind
Bhai Kirpal Singh (Amritsar) – 04 Sabhna Ki Tu Aas Hai Mere Pyare
Kirtan on 13th March 2006
Bhai Kirpal Singh (Amritsar) – 01 Raja Raam Mouilya Anant Bhaye
Bhai Kirpal Singh (Amritsar) – 02 Tera Naam Vakhar Vaapar Ji
Bhai Kirpal Singh (Amritsar) – 03 Holi Kini Sant Sev
Bhai Kirpal Singh (Amritsar) – 04 Tere Laale Kiya Chaturayi
Bhai Kirpal Singh (Amritsar) – 05 Bolo Sach Naam Kartar
Kirtan on 17th April 2006
Bhai Kirpal Singh (Amritsar) – 01 Aisi Preet Karo Man Mere
Bhai Kirpal Singh (Amritsar) – 02 Aupne Satgur Ke Balhaare
Bhai Kirpal Singh (Amritsar) – 03 Satgur Daiya Kare Sukhdaatha
Bhai Kirpal Singh (Amritsar) – 04 Nicheejiya Cheej Kare Mera Govind
Bhai Kirpal Singh (Amritsar) – 05 Sabh Khich Ghar Meh Baahar Naahi
Bhai Kirpal Singh (Amritsar) – 06 Ghar Baahar Tera Bharvasa
The recordings below were obtained from the YouTube channel of ‘Bhai Kirpal Singh’. Please check out his channel for more recordings.
Bhai Kirpal Singh (Amritsar) – 01 Prabh Sion Laag Reho (Dhanasri)
Bhai Kirpal Singh (Amritsar) – 02 Tu Chit Aave Trei Maiyaa
Bhai Kirpal Singh (Amritsar) – 03 Gareeba Anathaa Tera Maana
Bhai Kirpal Singh (Amritsar) – 04 Jap Man Satnaam (Dhanasri)
Bhai Kirpal Singh (Amritsar) – 05 Tum Ravaho Gobinde & Basant Ki Vaar
Bhai Kirpal Singh (Amritsar) – 06 Dukhbhanjan Tera Naam
Bhai Kirpal Singh (Amritsar) – 07 Dhan Dhan Ramdas Gur
Bhai Kirpal Singh (Amritsar) – 08 Mauli Dharti & Basant Ki Vaar
Bhai Kirpal Singh (Amritsar) – 09 Mere Ram Rai Jion Raakhe
Bhai Kirpal Singh (Amritsar) – 10 Satgur Hoye Dayaal
Bhai Kirpal Singh (Amritsar) – 11 Ab Kich Kirpa Keejai & Basant Ki Vaar
Bhai Kirpal Singh (Amritsar) – 12 Anand Sahib
Bhai Kirpal Singh (Amritsar) – 13 Ab Mohe Jeevan Padvi Paee
Bhai Kirpal Singh (Amritsar) – 14 So Kahiyat Hai Soora
Bhai Kirpal Singh (Amritsar) – 15 Mere Ram Rai Jion Raakhe
Bhai Kirpal Singh (Amritsar) – 16 Pehlan Maran Kabool
Bhai Kirpal Singh (Amritsar) – 17 Ghan Barse Rut Aayi (Malhar)
Bhai Kirpal Singh (Amritsar) – 18 Gur Poore Charni Laayaa
Bhai Kirpal Singh (Amritsar) – 19 Man Mere Karte Nu Salahe
Bhai Kirpal Singh (Amritsar) – 20 Har Ke Charan Kamal (Todi)
Bhai Kirpal Singh (Amritsar) – 21 Houn Aaya Dooron Chal Ke
The following Shabads are from the album ‘Dhan Dhan Ram Das Guru’.
Bhai Kirpal Singh (Amritsar) – Dhan Dhan Ram Das Guru
Bhai Kirpal Singh (Amritsar) – Gur Ji Ke Darshan Ko Bal Jaun
Bhai Kirpal Singh (Amritsar) – Gur Sikh Har Bolo Mere Bhai
Bhai Kirpal Singh (Amritsar) – Haun Sadke Tinah Gur Sikha
Bhai Kirpal Singh (Amritsar) – Haun Wanjhan Qurban
Bhai Kirpal Singh (Amritsar) – Jiwat Jiwat Jiwat Raho
Bhai Kirpal Singh (Amritsar) – Paati Tore Malini Paati Paati Jeeo