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Bhai Nirmal Singh Khalsa was one of the longest serving Hazoori Raagis of Sri Harmandir Sahib, Amritsar. He was born on 12th April 1952 to Sardar Chanan Singh and Mata Gurdev Kaur in the village of Jandwala Bhimeshah in the Ferozepur district of Punjab. Following the partition of Punjab their family settled in this village for a few years but later on shifted to Lohian Khas. His paternal uncle, Bhai Gurbachan Singh Ji was at one time serving Harmandir Sahib as a Hazoori Raagi and this influenced Bhai Nirmal Singh Ji into following in his footsteps. He enrolled in Shaheed Missionary College in Amritsar and learned Gurmat Sangeet under the guidance of Prof. Avtar Singh Naaz. After graduating in 1976 he served as a music teacher at Gurmat College in Rishikesh from 1977 to 1978. For a short period of time he also taught at Shaheed Sikh Missionary College in Sri Ganganagar, Rajasthan. From 1979 onward, he started serving as a Hazoori Ragi at Sri Harmandir Sahib, Amritsar. He started off as a saathi of Bhai Gurmej Singh Ji and in 1987 he formed his own jatha. His jatha consisted of Bhai Darshan Singh on the side harmonium and Bhai Kartar Singh Ji on tabla. Bhai Kartar Singh Ji is the younger brother of renowned artist Ustad Puran Chand Wadali. Their jatha became immensely popular and to date their Asa Di Vaar album is one of the best selling of all times after the Asa Di Vaar of Bhai Surjan Singh Ji. Bhai Nirmal Singh has performed at all five Takhts as well as many historical Gurdwaras all across India. He has also traveled abroad to many countries such as Malaysia, China, USA and more. He was adept at singing in various Raags and Taals and for his services in the\u00a0\u00a0field of arts, Bhai Nirmal Singh Khalsa was awarded the Padma Shri, the <\/sup>fourth highest\u00a0civilian award\u00a0in the\u00a0Republic of India\u00a0in\u00a02009. He was the first Hazoori Ragi of Harmandir Sahib to receive this award.<\/p>\n On a more personal level, we met Bhai Sahib Ji during his first and only visit to Malaysia. During this time he became good friends with my father, Dr. Kernail Singh. Although they never got the opportunity to meet again for approximately 20 years, they kept in touch regularly via phone calls and later on through Whatsapp. When we found out that he was admitted in the hospital and tested positive for the Coronavirus, we tried to call him but there was no answer. Little did we know the next morning we will be receiving the news of him passing away. Bhai Sahib Ji passed away on 2nd April 2020 just a few days shy of his birthday and Vaisakhi. He has gone but will always be remembered through his Kirtan and the memories. As my Dad said, he was a great Raagi and an even greater friend. We hope you will enjoy the Kirtan below. We have only included Bhai Nirmal Singh Ji’s live recordings. If anyone requires his studio recordings please do get in touch with us.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n The following Shabads were recorded during Bhai Nirmal Singh Ji’s visits to New York in 1989 and 1991. These were recorded and contributed by Sardar Nachatar Singh Sahota. Please ‘right click’ and ‘save as’ to download the audio files. Enjoy!<\/strong><\/p>\n Bhai Nirmal Singh Khalsa (Amritsar) – Hey Gobind Hey Gopal – Dec-31-1989<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Nirmal Singh Khalsa (Amritsar) – Inhee Ki Kirpa – Dec-31-1989<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Nirmal Singh Khalsa (Amritsar) – Jagat Jog Japey Nisbause (Bhupali) – Oct-06-1989<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Nirmal Singh Khalsa (Amritsar) – Jisda sahib Dhadha Hoye – Oct-06-1989<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Nirmal Singh Khalsa (Amritsar) – Kuta Raj Bahalea – Oct-06-1989<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Nirmal Singh Khalsa (Amritsar) – Man Pardesi Je Thea Sabh Des Parayea – 1991<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Nirmal Singh Khalsa (Amritsar) – Mere Ramrai Tu Santa Ka Sant Tere – Oct-06-1989<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Nirmal Singh Khalsa (Amritsar) – Puta Mata Ki Asses – Oct-06-1989<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Nirmal Singh Khalsa (Amritsar) – Ramdas Sarovar Naate (Thumri Ang) – Dec-31-1989<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Nirmal Singh Khalsa (Amritsar) – Ramdas Sarover Natey – 1991<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Nirmal Singh Khalsa (Amritsar) – Sajan Tere Charan Ki – (Marva) – Oct-06-1989<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Nirmal Singh Khalsa (Amritsar) – Tati Vao Na Lageey – Oct-06-1989<\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n The following Asa Ki Vaar is from the Central Gurdwara (Khalsa Jatha) in London. This recording was contributed by Veer Manpaal Singh.<\/strong><\/p>\n Bhai Nirmal Singh Khalsa (Amritsar) – Asa Ki Vaar at Central Gurdwara (Khalsa Jatha)<\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n The following recordings are from his tour to Shanghai. These were recorded in Gurdwara Sahib Shanghai\u00a0 during the Vaisakhi celebrations in 2015. The Gurdwara has its own Soundcloud page. Please follow their page for more Kirtan recordings <\/strong>https:\/\/soundcloud.com\/shanghai-gurdwara-sahib<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Nirmal Singh Khalsa (Amritsar) – Dukh Bhanjan Tera Naam Ji<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Nirmal Singh Khalsa (Amritsar) – Hamaarai Eihai Kirpa Keejai<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Nirmal Singh Khalsa (Amritsar) – Inhee Ki Kirpa Ke<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Nirmal Singh Khalsa (Amritsar) – Jap Gobind Gopal Laal<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Nirmal Singh Khalsa (Amritsar) – Jap Man Sadha Sat Nam<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Nirmal Singh Khalsa (Amritsar) – Maadho Sat Sangat Saran Tumaari<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Nirmal Singh Khalsa (Amritsar) – Man Haari Kirsaahni Karni<\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n The following recordings are from the celebration of Pehla Prakash of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji in Edinburgh on 31st August 2010.<\/b><\/p>\n Bhai Nirmal Singh Khalsa (Amritsar) – 01 Jihavaa Eaek Kavan Gun Keheeai<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Nirmal Singh Khalsa (Amritsar) – 02 Kaalee Koeil Thoo Kith Gun Kaalee<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Nirmal Singh Khalsa (Amritsar) – 03 Dhan Dhann Hamaarae Bhaag<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Nirmal Singh Khalsa (Amritsar) – 04 Jog Baniaa Thaeraa Keerathan Gaaee<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Nirmal Singh Khalsa (Amritsar) – 05 Koee Bolai Raam Raam<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Nirmal Singh Khalsa (Amritsar) – 06 Aadh Sach Jugaadh Sach<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Nirmal Singh Khalsa (Amritsar) – 07 Anand Sahib<\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n The following recordings are from a Kirtan program in Otago Street Gurdwara (Glasgow) on 27th August 2010.<\/strong><\/p>\n Bhai Nirmal Singh Khalsa (Amritsar) – 01 Balihaaree Kudharath Vasiaa<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Nirmal Singh Khalsa (Amritsar) – 02 Bisar Gee Sabh Thaath Paraaee<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Nirmal Singh Khalsa (Amritsar) – 03 Kaalae Likh N Laekh<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Nirmal Singh Khalsa (Amritsar) – 04 Vichaar<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Nirmal Singh Khalsa (Amritsar) – 05 Aisae Logan Sio Kiaa Keheeai<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Nirmal Singh Khalsa (Amritsar) – 06 Amrit Sar Sifathee Dhaa Ghar<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Nirmal Singh Khalsa (Amritsar) – 07 Waheguru Simran & Anand Sahib<\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n The following recording is from a Kirtan program at Fateh Nagar, New Delhi on 1st Oct 2014.<\/strong><\/p>\n Bhai Nirmal Singh Ji Khalsa (Amritsar) – Kirtan at Fateh Nagar_New Delhi on 1 Oct 2014<\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n The following recordings were obtained from the Gurmat Sangeet Project website<\/strong>\u00a0http:\/\/www.gurmatsangeetproject.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Nirmal Singh Khalsa (Amritsar) – Apne Har Pe Benti Kahiya (Devgandhari – Jhaptaal)<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Nirmal Singh Khalsa (Amritsar) – Jap Gobind Gopal Lal (Ramkali)<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Nirmal Singh Khalsa (Amritsar) – Mohan Ghar Avoh Karon Jodadiya (Basant – Keharwa)<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Nirmal Singh Khalsa (Amritsar) – Sorath Taam Suhavnee (Sorath)<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Nirmal Singh Khalsa (Amritsar) – Uthat Sukhia Baithat Sukhia (Bhairo – Jhaptaal)<\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n The following recordings are from various other online sources. Sorry for not being able to give credit as I don’t remember where I received these from.<\/strong><\/p>\n Bhai Nirmal Singh Khalsa (Amritsar) – Asa Di Vaar<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Nirmal Singh Khalsa (Amritsar) – Jap Gobind Gopal Lal<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Nirmal Singh Khalsa (Amritsar) – Asa Di Vaar at G.S. Rakab Ganj<\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n The next two Shabads were contributed by Veer Amanbir Singh, who also helped me with this website. He also has his own Youtube channel called ‘Kirtan Nirmolak Heera’. Please check out his channel at the link below for more recordings.\u00a0 <\/strong>https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCNPn_8FpWrxYpumk8aEhNVQ<\/a><\/p>\n Bhai Nirmal Singh Khalsa (Amritsar) – Narnareh Namaskarang (Raag Ramkali)<\/a><\/p>\n