By Tricitynews Reporter
Chandigarh
09th October:- The renowned Punjabi folk singer Paramjit
Singh Sidhu 'Pammi Bai' is set to cause sensation once again with the release
of his single track 'Heer Saleti' worldwide on 10th October at
10 AM. The teaser as well as music of the track was released here today at the
Chandigarh Press Club. The teaser was released by Pammi Bai himself along with Surjit
Singh Abudhabi (connected with World Punjabi Organisation), State Information
Commissioner, Punjab, Nidhrak Singh Brar, Makhan Singh USA, Prof. Rajpal Singh
and film actor Jashanjeet Gosha.
Interacting with the media-persons on
the occasion, Pammi Bai said that this is the 4th track being
released this year by the music house 'Live Folk Studio'. He also contributed 2
songs out of the earlier released 3 songs. These were 'Boliyan' and 'Kisani'.
The new song 'Heer Saleti' has been brought out with the purpose to promote
traditionally rich Punjabi folk music, folk stories and poetry.
In this regard, the founder President
of World Punjabi Organisation Vikramjeet Singh Sahni, Raju Chadha and Surjit
Singh Abudhabi have rendered valuable assistance. The track has been set to
music by Mani Saundh and co-singer is Kudrat Singh. The video has been directed
by Parveen Kumar with Sumaira Sandhu showcasing her acting skills. It is worth
mentioning that Sumaira Sandhu has proved her mettle in 2 movies in South India
also.
Pammi Bai said that he has devoted 30
years of his singing career to the service of Punjabi culture, language and
folk music. He further said that the present track 'Heer Saleti' has given him
immense satisfaction as it has provided him a chance to present folk stories
and poetry, which are an inseparable part of the Punjabi literature. He also
said that folk music alone is the best way to wean youth away from vulgarity.
He also thanked World Punjabi Organization.
On the occasion, Surjit Singh
Abudhabi said that his organization has chalked out a project to record
traditional and folk stories in modern music. Lauding Pammi Bai, he said that
the singer has always presented a picture of rich cultural heritage of Punjab
in his songs. He also termed the new song as a beautiful fusion of folk stories
and modern music.
Throwing light on the life history of
Pammi Bai on the occasion, Prof. Rajpal Singh said that Pammi Bai was born in
the house of freedom fighter Partap Singh Baaghi in village Jakhepal, District
Sangrur and started his career from bhangra. Crediting Pammi Bai with the
popularizing of bhangra worldwide, Prof. Rajpal said that the singer's
contribution in the field of folk dances is also immense. He also appreciated
the fact that Pammi Bai has never compromise with his ideals for the sake of
money and fame and has always worked tirelessly for propagating Punjabi
culture, language and folk music.
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