Jasbir Jassi
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Jasbir Jassi (b. February 7, 1970 in Punjab, India) is a Bhangra musician who quit engineering to study music. He holds a master's degree in classical vocal music from Apeejay College of Fine Arts. His first pop album, Dil Le Gayee was released in 1998. He sees music as a way to unite the world and considers himself an ambassador for Punjabi music. In addition to music, Jassi enjoys acting and photography.
Jassi is most influenced by Shaukat Ali Khan and Baba Kashmira Singh. He trained under V S Jolly and then Puran Shah Koti of the Sufiana fame.
Jassi has a low-profile Punjabi album prior to Dil Le Gayee.
In Nishani Pyar Di, Jassi explored the depths of Punjabi poetry such as Batalvi and Bulle Shah.
[edit] Discography
- Dil Le Gayee, 1998
- Kudi Kudi, 1999
- Nishani Pyar Di, 2001
- Just Jassi, 2003
- Mukhda Chann Varga, 2004
- Pyar Mere Nu, 2005