As most would know, I have been uploading recordings onto my Youtube channel ‘Kirtan Sewa’ for many years now. To date, some of the most popular uploads have been of Bhai Lal Ji. His Guldasta ‘Dekhan Kou Mustak’ and the Shabad ‘Gobind Milan Ki Eh Teri Bhariya’ are the most viewed videos of my channel. Bhai Lal Ji was born in 1929 as Ashiq Ali in Goindwal Sahib. His father was a Hazuri Raagi in Goindwal Sahib, from whom he started his initial training. Then, he was sent to Amritsar in 1940, where he learned from Bhai Ghasita for 2 years. Subsequently, he began his apprenticeship with the illustrious Bhai Chand. He has stated it was during this time he began to be known as Bhai Lal and it has stuck since. Its also worth to note that there was a very well known rababi in Sri Harmandir Sahib by the name of Bhai Lal Mohamad Amritsari. He was much senior to Ashiq Ali, and in the later years Bhai Lal Mohamad had taken a break from singing due to the death of his eldest son. It has been speculated that he adopted the name Bhai Lal due to the popularity of Bhai Lal Mohamad. Anyway, Bhai Lal Ji left for Pakistan during the partition, just like many other rababis who feared for their lives during that period of turmoil. He settled in Lahore and got married. He has four sons and currently they have formed a jatha and are following in his footsteps. Bhai Lal Ji passed away a few years ago at the age of 85. If anyone has more recordings to share of Bhai Lal Ji, please contact us.
The first set of recordings were contributed by Sardar Harcharan Singh from Tanjung Rambutan. Please ‘right click’ and ‘save as’ to download audio files. Enjoy!
Bhai Lal Ji – Dekhan Kou Mustaak (Guldasta 12 Raag) Part 1
Bhai Lal Ji – Dekhan Kou Mustaak (Guldasta 12 Raag) Part 2
Bhai Lal Ji – Jin Eho Thaan Suhaiya
Bhai Lal Ji – Parmeswar Ditta Banna
Bhai Lal Ji – Jo Sir Sai Na Nivay
Bhai Lal Ji – Gobind Milan Ki Eh Teri Bariya
Bhai Lal Ji – Tu Tu Karta Tu Hua
Bhai Lal Ji – Raj Mein Raj Jog Mein Jogi
Bhai Lal Ji – Rain Gayin Mat Din Bhi Jaye
Bhai Lal Ji – Houn Vaar Vaar Jaon
Bhai Lal Ji – Vade Vade Jo Deese Log
Bhai Lal Ji – Bhav Suhave Ja Tau
Bhai Lal Ji – Gobind Milan Ki Eh Teri Bariya
Bhai Lal Ji – Jaloun Aisi Reet
Bhai Lal Ji – Ek Jo Sadhu Mohe Mileya
Bhai Lal Ji – Mahima Sadhu Sang Ki
Bhai Lal Ji – Sewak Ke Bharpoor
The following recordings were contributed by Bhai Harbans Singh Suraj (UK).
Bhai Lal Ji – Pir Dekhan Ki Aas
Bhai Lal Ji – Saajan Tere Charan
Bhai Lal Ji – Asa Di Vaar Part 1
Bhai Lal Ji – Asa Di Vaar Part 2
Bhai Lal Ji – Asa Di Vaar Part 3
Bhai Lal Ji – Asa Di Vaar Part 4
The recordings below are from the album ‘Main Andhuley Ki Tek’.
Bhai Lal Ji – Bhinni Rainarhiye
Bhai Lal Ji – Main Andhuley Ki Tek
Bhai Lal Ji – Prabh Jio Khasmana
Bhai Lal Ji – Shant Payi Gur Satgur
The following recordings are from Ramgharia Sahib (UK) in August 1992 and were contributed by Bhai Dawinder Singh Shant.
Bhai Lal Ji – Kirtan at Ramgarhia Sahib on 16.8.92
Bhai Lal Ji – Kirtan at Ramgarhia Sahib on 21.8.92
Bhai Lal Ji – Kirtan at Ramgarhia Sahib on 22.8.92
Bhai Lal Ji – Kirtan at Ramgarhia Sahib on 23.8.92
The next batch of recordings were recorded in Leeds (UK) and contributed by Dr. Manjit Singh Hunjin, who is a very talented artist. Please check out his Instagram page at the following link https://www.instagram.com/amsimeetart/?hl=en
Bhai Lal Ji – 01 Bhaav Suhaave Ja Tau Dhir Jultay
Bhai Lal Ji – 02 Farida Je Tu Akal Lateef
Bhai Lal Ji – 04 Jadh Dekhan Tat Tu
Bhai Lal Ji – 05 Soi Suhaava Thaan (Kanra)
Bhai Lal Ji – 06 Sachiyaar Sikh Baithe Satgur Paas
Bhai Lal Ji – 07 Jo Sir Sain Na Nive (Malkauns & Chandrakauns)
Bhai Lal Ji – 08 Mere Jiareya Pardesiya
Bhai Lal Ji – 09 Nain Mahinjey Tarasde
Bhai Lal Ji – 10 Sewak Ke Bharpoor Jug Jug
Bhai Lal Ji – 11 Raag Malshree
Bhai Lal Ji – 12 Mith Bolra Ji (Incomplete)
The following recordings were contributed by Sardar Nachatar Singh Sahota.
Bhai Lal Ji – Jini Eh Than Suhayea
Bhai Lal Ji – Rakho Rakho Kirpadhar
Bhai Lal Ji – Dhan Nanak Teri Vaddi Kamayee
Bhai Lal Ji – Bisar Gayee Sabh Tat Parayee
*New Recordings Added – 5th November 2023
The recording below is from a Kirtan program in India in 1958.
Bhai Lal Ji – Hove Sifat Khasam Di & Jot Oha Jugat Sae
The following recordings are from a live Kirtan program held in Nankana Sahib in 1969.
Bhai Lal Ji – 01 Houn Kich Naahi Eko Tuhai
Bhai Lal Ji – 02 Maee Mere Man Ko Sukh
Bhai Lal Ji – 03 Sada Sada Tum Hi Pat Raakho
Bhai Lal Ji – 04 Mere Sahiba Mai Aape
Bhai Lal Ji – 05 Beda Band Na Sakio
Bhai Lal Ji – 06 Nanak Akhe Re Mna
Bhai Lal Ji – 07 Sabhai Ghat Raam Bolai
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