Bhai Pal Singh was one of half of the famous duo of Bhai Jaswant Singh & Pal Singh, better known as Jasa-Pala. They belong to the Rababi heritage of music and their father Sant Ranjodh Singh initiated his 3 sons, Bhai Jaswant Singh, Bhai Pal Singh and Bhai Gulzar Singh into music from a very young age. Bhai Pala Ji also went on to learn from Ustad Ashiq Ali Khan of Patiala Gharana. The ‘jori’ of Jasa-Pala went on to gain much admiration from the Sangat and respect from their contemporaries. They were head Raagis of Nankana Sahib before the division of Punjab and following the partition, they moved to Patiala along with many other Rababi families. An interesting fact that was narrated to me was that just before partition, Bhai Jaswant Singh Ji was cast to play Hari Singh Nahlua in a movie that was about to be made about Maharaja Ranjit Singh. I was told that he was cast because he had the physique to portray Hari Singh Nahlua. Bhai Jaswant Singh Ji was 6 feet 10 inches tall. Unfortunately, due to the events that unfolded, the movie never got made. Another interesting fact, when the entire family moved to Patiala, Bhai Jaswant Singh Ji got left behind in newly formed Pakistan and was missing for 6 months. He had to fight his way through and somehow he ended up at the doorstep of the family’s new home in Patiala 6 months later. As for Bhai Pal Singh Ji, he did not have any children so as a result, his siblings named all their children with the suffix ‘Pal’ so that they all became his children too. That tradition is continued in their family to this day. I visited their neighborhood in Patiala a few years ago and met some of their grandchildren. I was told that when Bhai Pal Singh Ji did his daily Riyaz, his voice could be heard throughout the neighborhood. I witnessed that first hand in Bhai Kishanpal Ji who was Bhai Jaswant Singh Ji’s youngest son. He stayed with us for some time in our apartment on the 7th floor. Whenever he sang, his voice could be heard at the guardhouse on the ground floor. If anyone has recordings of Bhai Jaswant Singh & Bhai Pal Singh Ji (Jasa-Pala) to share, please contact us.
The following recordings were obtained from Bhai Gurpartap Singh (Hazoor Sahib).
Bhai Pal Singh (Nankana Sahib) – 01 – Sun Sajan Prem Sandesra
Bhai Pal Singh (Nankana Sahib) – 02 – Rakha Ek Hamara Swami
Bhai Pal Singh (Nankana Sahib) – 03 – Kavan Gun Praan Pat
Bhai Pal Singh (Nankana Sahib) – 04 – Teenay Taap Nivaranhara
Bhai Pal Singh (Nankana Sahib) – 05 – Sajan Des Videsiyare
The following recording is of an Asa Ki Vaar recorded in Patna Sahib in 1972. Bhai Pal Singh Ji is accompanied by his nephews, Bhai Prithipal Singh and Bhai Kishanpal Singh on tabla. The cassette was contributed by Bhai Charanjit Singh from Patiala. Unfortunately, the sound isn’t the best quality but at least it provides us with glimpses of their talent. If anyone is able to make improvements to the sound, please contact us. Thank you.
Bhai Pal Singh (Nankana Sahib) – Asa Di Vaar in Patna Sahib (1972)
I have extracted the Shabads from the Asa Ki Vaar for those who wish to listen to the individual Shabads.
Bhai Pal Singh (Nankana Sahib) – 01 Gur Ka Bachan Basay
Bhai Pal Singh (Nankana Sahib) – 02 Meethe Har Gun Gao
Bhai Pal Singh (Nankana Sahib) – 03 Aaj Naame Beethal Dekhya
Bhai Pal Singh (Nankana Sahib) – 04 Paatee Toray Maalinee
Bhai Pal Singh (Nankana Sahib) – 05 Jap Man Satnaam
The following recording is of a Dharmak Kavta which was recorded in UK in 1976. Recording was contributed by Bhai Harbans Singh Suraj.
Bhai Pal Singh (Nankana Sahib) – Nanak Tu Khud Khuda Hai (UK-1976)
The next couple of recordings were obtained from various online sources. In these recordings he is accompanied by his nephews, Bhai Prithipal Singh and Bhai Mohanpal Singh.
Bhai Pal Singh (Nankana Sahib) – Man Kahan Bisaryo Ram Naam (Raag Malhaar)
Bhai Pal Singh (Nankana Sahib) – Mere Ram Eh Neech Karam
The following recordings are not Gurbani recordings but we hope you will enjoy these as well. This cassette was contributed by Bhai Lal Singh Fakkar.
Bhai Pal Singh & Mohanpal Singh – Sanwal Mor Muharan
*New recording added on 30th May 2020
This recording is from the same cassette that was contributed by Bhai Lal Singh Fakkar.
Bhai Pal Singh & Mohanpal Singh – Aiven Nai Duniya Poojhdi (Kavta)
*New recordings added on 12th May 2021
The recordings below are from the wedding of Bhai Mahinderpal Singh ‘Laddoo’, younger brother of Bhai Prithipal Singh Ji. Accompanying Bhai Pal Singh Ji are his nephews, Bhai Prithipal Singh and Bhai Mohanpal Singh. These recordings were kindly contributed by Sahib Singh from New York.
Bhai Pal Singh, Prithipal Singh & Mohanpal Singh – 01 Pragat Bhayi Sagle Jug Antar
Bhai Pal Singh, Prithipal Singh & Mohanpal Singh – 02 Aiven Nahi Duniya Poojdi
Bhai Pal Singh, Prithipal singh & Mohanpal Singh – 03 Manglacharan in Raag Gunkali
Bow to my knees ..to the great masters of their art
Very great full job