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| Heera Group UK | |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Heera, Heera Group |
| Origin | United Kingdom |
| Genres | Bhangra |
| Years active | 1979 - present |
| Labels | Saregama |
| Members | Palvinder Dhami J. Kumar |
Heera Group UK is a bhangra music band that originated in the early 1980s. Also known as the pioneers of British Bhangra, and one of the most successful British Bhangra bands in history. The lead singers are Palvinder Dhami and Jasvinder Kumar (known as Dhami and Kumar).
History
Known as the pioneers of British Bhangra, Heera Group was founded in 1979 by Satwant Singh Taak. This which comprised various members. Satwant Singh Taak later invited Kumar and Dhami from India.
Heera were the first British Bhangra band who infused traditional Punjabi lyrics with western instruments to appeal to the emergence of the new era of British Asians.
Heera broke records with their songs such as Dowain Jaaniya, Sus Kutni, Maar chadapa to name a few.
Heera toured worldwide bringing British Bhangra to the forefront. Notably ghazal pioneer Jagjit Singh brought Heera to Delhi and arranged a sell out concert. Actor Dharmendra also had Heera for his sons Bobby Deol's marriage.
Heera were the first band to appear on mainstream British TV, notably Blue Peter.
The band were known for their high energetic performances and uplifting songs.
Career
With Charnjit Ahuja's music they released the album 'Bhabi Te Nanaan Nachdi' (1983). Jag wala mela saw them collaborate with legendary kuldeep bhamrah. Their iconic albums such as Diamonds from Heera and Cool & Deadley with Deepak Khazanchi as music director paved Heeras unique sound that they are known for. Later on J. Kumar also went sing “Teri Meri Ek Jind" in Bollywood. Palvinder Dhami became a solo singer in the Punjabi folk industry and acted in many movies. The duo continues to perform worldwide and have a recording studio in London used to promote new talent .
Albums
Bhabhi te Nanaan Nachdi
- Diamonds from Heera
- Bhangra Fever Vol 1
- Rabba Ki Kariye
- Beyond Control
- Jagh Wala Mela
- Yaaran Di Yaari
- Cool & Deadly
- Kohinoor
- Back to Desi
- Alaap & Heera Group Vol - 1
- Alaap & Heera Group Vol - 2
- Shaheed Udham Singh - Boli kich ke
- Legends Boliyan - GV
- PBN - Lak Hilda
- Jit Pakki saddi hai
Awards
In 2008 the group was awarded a "Lifetime Achievement" award at the UK Asian Music Awards.
References
- Nazhat (8 March 2008). "The UK Asian Music Awards 2008". desiblitz.com. Retrieved 24 August 2010.