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Bhai Balkar Singh Multani was born on April 4th, 1955, into the household of Sardar Singh Ji and Mata Kartar Kaur Ji, in Jaid Bassi village, district Kapurthala, Punjab. He was the second child among nine siblings.<\/p>\n
His interest in music found its roots in familial influences, particularly through his paternal uncle, Giani Charan Singh Ji, a Granthi who performed melodious Kirtan within the local village Gurdwara. Additionally, his maternal uncle, Sardar Singh Dardi, was a Shiromani Kavishar and Dhadhi, further ignited Multani Ji’s passion for music.<\/p>\n
Having completed his matriculation at Sant Prem Singh Secondary School, Multani Ji\u2019s brother-in-law helped him to secure a job as a manager in a Gurdwara in Hanumangarh, Rajasthan. He was employed at this Gurdwara for approximately one year. However, driven by his deep-seated affinity for music, he proceeded to enroll in the Sikh Missionary College at Buddhajohar in Sri Ganganagar, Rajasthan, from 1974 to 1977. Under the tutelage of Prof. Pritam Singh Zakhmi, a revered figure in the field of Sikh music and a former teacher at the Central Khalsa Orphanage in Amritsar, Multani Ji acquired comprehensive musical training.<\/p>\n
Subsequent to earning his Bachelor of Arts in Music, Multani Ji briefly engaged in Kirtan service in Ludhiana before relocating to Nakodar, where he spent a significant period from 1980 to 1983. It was during this time that he met Bhai Jasvir Singh, who later joined his \u2018jatha\u2019 after learning to play the tabla from Multani Ji. Moving back to Ludhiana, Multani Ji served as a Hazoori Raagi at Gurdwara Model Town, followed by a brief stint at Gurdwara Sri Kalgidhar Sahib. His next service was at Gurdwara Sri Guru Nanak Mission in Jalandhar, where he served as Hazoori Raagi from 1991 to 1995.<\/p>\n
Multani Ji’s international tours began in 1989 with visits to Thailand and Malaysia, subsequently to Canada in 1994 and 1995. A more extensive tour spanning England, the United States of America, and Canada followed in 1996. Over the ensuing years, he undertook multiple trips to Canada between 1997 and 1999, and then to England again in 2000, where Bhai Jasvir Singh decided to remain and establish residence.<\/p>\n
Multani Ji also served as a Hazoori Raagi at Gurdwara Shaheed Baba Deep Singh Ji in Amritsar for many years, and occasionally performed Kirtan at Sri Harmandir Sahib as well. Regrettably, Multani Ji had to resign due to health concerns, and passed away peacefully on February 1st, 2021. He is survived by his son and two daughters. One of Multani Ji\u2019s brothers, Bhai Avtar Singh Ji, who had accompanied him on the side harmonium, continues to perform Kirtan and is carrying forward the tradition.\u00a0<\/p>\n
If anyone has more information or recordings of Bhai Balkar Singh Ji, please contact us.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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The recordings below are from a Kirtan Darbar held on 19th March 1994 at Dixie Rd. Mississauga. These were contributed by Sardar Balkar Singh Dhesi from Toronto. Please ‘right click’ and ‘save link as’ to download audio files. Enjoy!<\/strong><\/p>\n Bhai Balkar Singh Multani – 01 Man Kaha Bisario Raam Naam (Basant)<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Balkar Singh Multani – 02 Raj Lila Tere Naam Banaee<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Balkar Singh Multani – 03 Gali Asi Changiya<\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n The next batch of recordings were kindly contributed by the family of late Sardar Inderjit Singh Katari. These Shabads were recorded at Scarborough Gurdwara, Toronto.<\/strong><\/p>\n Bhai Balkar Singh Multani – 01 Saajanra Mera Saajanra (Malkauns)<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Balkar Singh Multani – 02 Banda Kahiyai Soee<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Balkar Singh Multani – 03 Kya Socheh Baarang Baara<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Balkar Singh Multani – 04 Ab Hum Chali Thakur Peh Haar<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Balkar Singh Multani – 05 Dhiro Dekh Tumhare Ranga (Kalyan)<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Balkar Singh Multani – 06 Satgur Mera Poora<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Balkar Singh Multani – 07 Galee Assi Changiyan<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Balkar Singh Multani – 08 Kahu Kok Ki Kahani (Incomplete)<\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n The Asa Ki Vaar below was also contributed by the family of late Sardar Inderjit Singh Katari.<\/strong><\/p>\n Bhai Balkar Singh Multani – Asa Ki Vaar at Scarborough Gurdwara<\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n The following recordings were obtained from Preet Videos in Toronto, Canada.<\/strong><\/p>\n Bhai Balkar Singh Multani – 01 Tu Mera Raakha Sabhni Thaee<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Balkar Singh Multani – 02 Oocha Mohan Sabh Te Oocha<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Balkar Singh Multani – 03 Jis Jan Oopar Teri Kirpa<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Balkar Singh Multani – 04 Sabhe Ichan Pooriya<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Balkar Singh Multani – 05 Lakh Khushiyan Patshaiyan<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Balkar Singh Multani – 06 Waheguru Simran<\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n The recordings below were kindly contributed by Sardar Nachatar Singh Sahota.<\/strong><\/p>\n Bhai Balkar Singh Multani – 01 Barse Megh Sakhi (Raag Kafi)<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Balkar Singh Multani – 02 Din Rati Aradho Piaro<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Balkar Singh Multani – 03 Mere Man Gur Gur Sad Kariya (Inc)<\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n The recordings below are from the Boston Sikh Sangat Gurdwara in 2006. These were obtained from the\u00a0‘Sikh Sangeet’<\/a> website.<\/b><\/p>\n Bhai Balkar Singh Multani – 01 Ek Jo Sadhu Mohe Mileyo<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Balkar Singh Multani – 02 Mere Raam Raayae<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Balkar Singh Multani – 03 Aisee Kirpaa Mohe Karo<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Balkar Singh Multani – 04 Hum Apraadhee Sad Bhooltae<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Balkar Singh Multani – 05 Mera Mann Laagaa Hai<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Balkar Singh Multani – 06 Tu Mero Pyaroo Taan<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Balkar Singh Multani – 07 Kanthae Malaa Jehvaa<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Balkar Singh Multani – 08 Koi Aan Milaava<\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Shabads from the album ‘Mera Man Laga Hai’ released by Gurbani Ras.<\/strong><\/p>\n Bhai Balkar Singh Multani – 01 Mera Man Laga Hai<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Balkar Singh Multani – 02 Re Man Ot Leho Har Naama<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Balkar Singh Multani – 03 Waheguru Waheguru<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Balkar Singh Multani – 04 Houn Vaari Houn Vaarne<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Balkar Singh Multani – 05 Nahi Chhodoon Re<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Balkar Singh Multani – 06 Hum Santan Sion (Incomplete)<\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Shabads from the album ‘Sabh Te Vada Satgur Nanak’ released by Gurbani Ras.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Bhai Balkar Singh Multani – 01 Sabh Te Vada Satgur Nanak<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Balkar Singh Multani – 02 Gur Poore Meri Rakh Layi<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Balkar Singh Multani – 03 Madho Hum Aise Tu Aisa<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Balkar Singh Multani – 04 Prabh Milbe Ko<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Balkar Singh Multani – 05 Kaheya Karna Dita Lehna<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Balkar Singh Multani – 06 Mere Ram Har Jan Ke<\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Shabads from the album ‘Naam Japahu Naam Japahu’ released by Gurbani Ras.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Bhai Balkar Singh Multani – 01 Naam Japahu Naam Japahu<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Balkar Singh Multani – 02 Tu Mera Tarang Hum Meen<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Balkar Singh Multani – 03 Rakh Pita Prabh Mere<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Balkar Singh Multani – 04 Ekai Ekai Ek Tuhi<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Balkar Singh Multani – 05 Lakh Khushian Patshaiyan<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Balkar Singh Multani – 06 Galli Assi Changiyan<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Balkar Singh Multani – 07 Tera Thaan Suhaawa<\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Shabads from the album ‘Aao Ji Tu Aao Hamare’ released by Gurbani Ras.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Bhai Balkar Singh Multani – 01 Saajno Tu Meet Mera<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Balkar Singh Multani – 02 Soi Dhiaye Jiare<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Balkar Singh Multani – 03 Tis Jan Ke Pag Nit<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Balkar Singh Multani – 04 Anand Bhaya Vadhbhagio<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Balkar Singh Multani – 05 Aao Ji Tu Aao Hamare<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Balkar Singh Multani – 06 Tu Visre Ta Sabh Ko Laagu<\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Shabads from the album ‘Ek Daata Ek Daata’ released by Gurbani Ras.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Bhai Balkar Singh Multani – 01 Ek Daata Ek Daata<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Balkar Singh Multani – 02 Chaar Padarath Je Ko<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Balkar Singh Multani – 03 Parbrahm Nibaahi Poori<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Balkar Singh Multani – 04 Mohe Machli Tum Neer<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Balkar Singh Multani – 05 Bin Har Kaam Na Aavat<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Balkar Singh Multani – 06 Ditha Sabh Sansar<\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Shabads from the album ‘Jap Man Mere Gobind Ki Bani’.<\/strong><\/p>\n Bhai Balkar Singh Multani – 01 Jap Man Mere Gobind Ki Bani<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Balkar Singh Multani – 02 Tu Prabh Daata Daan Mat Poora<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Balkar Singh Multani – 03 Mere Preetma Houn Jeeva<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Balkar Singh Multani – 04 Sham Sundar Taj Neend Kyo Aayi<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Balkar Singh Multani – 05 Satgur Daya Kare Sukhdaata<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Balkar Singh Multani – 06 Kaam Krodh Lobh Jhooth<\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n *New Recordings Added \u2013 13th April 2024<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n The cassette below was kindly contributed by Sardar Chattar Singh Duwa from Bangkok, Thailand. These recordings were done by him on 20th August 1989.<\/strong><\/p>\n Bhai Balkar Singh Multani – 01 Sabhe Kaaj Sohelarhe Theeyai<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Balkar Singh Multani – 02 Koi Aan Milaave Mera Pritam Piara<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Balkar Singh Multani – 03 Koi Bole Ram Ram Koi Khudaye<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Balkar Singh Multani – 04 Sabh Dhan Kaho Gur Satguru<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Balkar Singh Multani – 05 Galli Assi Changiyan Achari Buriyan<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Balkar Singh Multani – 06 Saajanra Mera Saajanra<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Balkar Singh Multani – 07 Jaag Salonrhiye Bole Gurbani Ram<\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n The large collection of recordings below were recorded in England by Sardar Jarnail Singh Virdee in 1996. Recordings courtesy of Veer Indy Saggu.<\/strong><\/p>\n Bhai Balkar Singh Multani – Aao Sakhi Har Mail Kareha<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Balkar Singh Multani – Ab Hum Challi Takur Peh Har<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Balkar Singh Multani – Ab Tab Jab Kab Tuhi Tuhi<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Balkar Singh Multani – Ab Tou Jaye Chade Singhasan<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Balkar Singh Multani – Antarjami So Prabh Poora<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Balkar Singh Multani – Apne Das Ka Sada Rakhvala<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Balkar Singh Multani – Bandana Har Bandana<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Balkar Singh Multani – Bhalo Bhalo Re Kirtaniya<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Balkar Singh Multani – Bhini Rehenriye Chamkan Tare<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Balkar Singh Multani – Bhor Bheyi Bhairav Gun Gao (Guldasta)<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Balkar Singh Multani – Bin Bhagha Satsang Na Labai<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Balkar Singh Multani – Bin Tel Diva Kyu Jalai<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Balkar Singh Multani – Chaopai Sahib (1)<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Balkar Singh Multani – Chaopai Sahib (2)<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Balkar Singh Multani – Dagmag Chhad Re Mun Boura<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Balkar Singh Multani – Deen Duniya Teri Tek (Bhairvi)<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Balkar Singh Multani – Dhur Ki Bani Ayi Tin Sagli Chint Mitayi<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Balkar Singh Multani – Din Rati Aradho Piaro<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Balkar Singh Multani – Ek Pita Ekas Ke Hum Barak<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Balkar Singh Multani – Galliye Chikar Door Kar<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Balkar Singh Multani – Gur Jesa Nahi Ko Dev<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Balkar Singh Multani – Gursikh Har Bolo Mere Bhai<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Balkar Singh Multani – Gursikh Jogi Jagadai (1)<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Balkar Singh Multani – Gursikh Jogi Jagadai (2)<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Balkar Singh Multani – Har Bin Jeo Jal Bal Jao<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Balkar Singh Multani – Har Gun Gao Mana Satgur Sev Piar<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Balkar Singh Multani – Har Har Jan Doe Ek Hai (Malkauns)<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Balkar Singh Multani – Har Har Naam Nidhaan Hai<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Balkar Singh Multani – Har Jait Jaranda Loriye Jis Agai Sabh Nivan<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Balkar Singh Multani – Har Ka Naam Ridhai Nit Dhiyayi (Kalyan)<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Balkar Singh Multani – Ho Aya Dooro Chal Kai<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Balkar Singh Multani – Hum Aparadhi Sadh Bhooltai<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Balkar Singh Multani – Inhi Ki Kirpa Kai Sajai Hum Hai (Bhairvi)<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Balkar Singh Multani – Jaag Solonariye Bolai Gurbani Raam<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Balkar Singh Multani – Jai Jai Karan Srist Ubaran (Malkauns)<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Balkar Singh Multani – Jis Vakhar Ko Lain Tu Aya<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Balkar Singh Multani – Jo Nar Dukh Mai Dukh Nahi Maanai<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Balkar Singh Multani – Kabir Man Nirmal Bheyaa<\/a><\/p>\n