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Bhai Baljeet Singh (
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: ਭਾਈ ਬਲਜੀਤ ਸਿੰਘ, hi, भाई बलजीत सिंह) is an Indian singer. Often referred to as the "Bhai Baljeet Singh USA wale", he is a well-known name in the field of
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worldwide. His album was composed in
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Achievements

He started learning music at the age of seven and was taught by his father Ustaad Bhai Gajjan Singh, who was a well-known tabla player. Through his father's purchases, he learned classical singing from different teachers for several years. Thereafter he organized his own Kirtan Jatha(group) and started doing Kirtan programmes professionally. In the process, he visited different cities in India and got recognition from the Sangat (devotees). In 1992 they got the opportunity to go to London and present their devotional programmes. This was the first international performance for Bhai Baljeet Singh, who continued to have a successful career. The group's influence spread to the United States of America (U.S.A) in 2006, where they performed in
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in an Interfaith concert at
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Hall and at the
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. The group has also visited many other cities in the USA. In 2007 they performed for ''The
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''. Their performance was rated highly and, as a result, they were requested to be part of congregation which provided religious services throughout the world.


Music Release

His Gurbani Kirtan(hymns)album has gained mass-popularity and is listed on many online and offline retail stores including popular stores like
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, Webmall India,"Buy SIMAR MANA Audio CD online - Hindi Mus1c V1de0 ;) CD SIMAR MANA 2013"
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References


External links

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Bhai Baljeet Singh (USA) , Gurbani Kirtan , SIMAR MANA - Official Website
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