Jaswinder Singh Dhami (born 1 March 1989),
better known as Jaz Dhami, is a British-Indian playback singer, music composer, music producer, and performer.
Early life
Jaz Dhami is a native of Sandhra Sodhia in the Hoshiarpur district and is of
Punjabi, Indian origin. He was raised in Handsworth, in Birmingham. He follows Sikhism as religion. He is the son of Bikramjit Dhami, lead vocalist of the
Bhangra band Sangam. From the age of nine Jaz's vocal abilities were recognized by his father. At the age of 9, Jaz began on his musical journey, undertaking tutorials in Indian classical training in
Birmingham
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, England.
Community work
Jaz Dhami is involved in encouraging Asians to get into football and is featured in The Football Association's "Football Needs" campaign.
Discography
Albums
* 2008: ''Groundshaker 2'' (featured by
Aman Hayer)
* 2009: ''JD''
* 2012: ''Jakara'' (Music: Gurmeet Singh)
* 2018: ''Pieces Of Me''
Singles
* 2008: Roj Miliye
* 2009: Theke Wali
* 2009: Tera Mera
* 2010: Bari Der
* 2011: Tere Naal
* 2012: Sardari
(Jakara & Music by Gurmeet Singh)
* 2012: High Heels
ft. Yo Yo Honey Singh
* 2013: Meh Punjabi Boli Ah
* 2013: Zulfa
ft. Dr Zeus
* 2014: Zulfa Reprise
ft. Dr Zeus
* 2014: "
God Only Knows" (BBC Music)
featuring Stevie Wonder
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, Sam Smith, Chris Martin, Brian Wilson, Eliza Carthy, Nicola Benedetti, Jools Holland, Brian May, Jake Bugg, Katie Derham, Lauren Laverne, Gareth Malone, Alison Balsom, Zane Lowe, Paloma Faith, Chrissie Hynde, Jamie Cullum, Baaba Maal, Danielle de Niese, Dave Grohl
* 2014: Pasina
ft Sneakbo & Ikka teel Banglez/small>
* 2015: Beparwaiyan
* 2015: Beparwaiyan Refix ft. Dr Zeus & Fateh
* 2015: Sithneyan ft. Aman Hayer
* 2015: Sitarey Tigerstyle
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Background
Brothers Raj Singh (Kulraj Singh Burmy) and Pops (Amritpal Singh Burmy) come from a folk background, with the traditional upbringing of a Sikh ...
ft. Jaz Dhami
* 2015: Munda Like Me
* 2016: Bhangra Machine ft. PBN
* 2016: Teri Ah
* 2017: Desi Girls Do It Better with Raool
* 2017: Oye Hoye Oye Hoye
* 2017: Oye Hoye Oye Hoye (Desi Mix)
* 2017 : Jean Teri featuring Raftaar (rapper), Deep Kalsi
* 2017 : Kurti Mal Mal di featuring Kanika Kapoor, Tigerstyle, Shortie Littlelox
* 2018 : So Simple
* 2018 : Shehzada
* 2018 : Cyclone
* 2022 : Bas ft. Karan Aujla (music by Yeah Proof)
* 2024 : Aad Sach - Jaz Dhami & Jasleen Kaur , Purab Mubarak Season 1
Bollywood
Awards
* Best Newcomer 2009 –
UK Asian Music Awards
* Best Male Act 2010 –
Brit Asia TV Music Awards
* Best Desi Act 2011 – UK Asian Music Awards
* Best song of 2012 – PTC Awards (Punjabi Television Awards)
* Best Male Act 2013 – Brit Asia TV Music Awards
* Best Single 2014 for "Zulfa" – Brit Asia TV Music Awards
* Best Bollywood Song 2016 – PTC Awards (Punjabi Television Awards)
References
External links
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Bhangra (music) musicians
1986 births
Living people
Alumni of the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts