Jaz Dhami

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Jaz Dhami
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Jaz Dhami (credits Zulfa Reprise)
Background information
Birth nameJaswinder Singh Dhami
Born1 March 1989 (1989-03) (age 35) [1]
UK
Genres Bhangra, hip hop
Occupation(s)singer, composer, music producer, performer
Instrument(s)Guitarist
Years active2008–present
Labels Verve-music, T-Series and Sanchez Productions Zee Music Company
Jaz Dhami
Nationality Indian [2]
Citizenship British [3]

Jaswinder Singh Dhami (born 1 March 1989), [1] better known as Jaz Dhami, is a British-Indian playback singer, music composer, music producer, and performer.

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Early life

Jaz Dhami is a native of Sandhra Sodhia in the Hoshiarpur district[ citation needed ] and is of Punjabi, Indian origin. He was raised in Birmingham, Handsworth. He follows Sikhism. 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, 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. [4] [5]

Discography

Albums

Singles

Bollywood

YearFilmSongCo-singer(s)MusicWriter(s)
2016 Sanam Re "Humne Pee Rakhi Hai" Neha Kakkar, Ikka Singh Epic Bhangra Kumaar, Ikka
Ki & Ka "High Heels" Aditi Singh Sharma, Yo Yo Honey Singh Meet Bros, Yo Yo Honey SinghKumaar, Yo Yo Honey Singh

Awards

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References

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  2. he is native of Hoshiarpur, Punjab, India
  3. he lives in Birmingham, England
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