Living Bhangra legend Malkit Singh (MBE) – often hailed as the ‘King of Bhangra’ – is a true Punjabi icon in today’s Bhangra industry.
Malkit was listed by the Guinness Book of Records as the biggest selling bhangra solo artist of all time, with sales over 4.9 million records in his 30 year plus career.
“The vocal style involved requires an immense quality of tone and a high level of control; Malkit Singh has both of these in spades – he possesses a superb voice that draws you in with its genuine warmth.” (BBC)
Malkit’s original style and wonderful melodious voice has brought Punjabi culture to audiences internationally. Since his first release Nach Giddhe Vich in 1986, Malkit has toured to over thirty-six countries and released twenty-one albums, receiving endless awards and accolades along the way.
“Taking Punjabi music culture and gospel to realms yet unknown.” (World Music Central)
His trademark anthem Tutak Tutak Toothiyan sold 2.5 million records, which broke the record in the Bhangra industry at the time. It is still the fastest-selling, most successful Bhangra song of all time and has even had a major Bollywood film titled after it. Malkit’s hit songs Jind Mahi and Chal Hun were featured in the 2002 film Bend it Like Beckham.
Over the past three decades, he has performed in over 80 countries at many of the world’s leading music venues and festivals, including the Royal Festival Hall in London, WOMAD’s main stage, SummerStage in New York, Lincoln Center NY, and the Commonwealth Games. His significant contributions to music, particularly to bhangra, earned him the distinction of being the first bhangra artist to receive an MBE from HM The Queen, along with multiple international awards.
At the height of his career, with a recent hit Kali Ainak reaching over 40 million plus views, he continues to push boundaries and captivate audiences around the world.
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