Punjabi pop
Summary
Punjabi pop is a broad contemporary song scene linking Punjabi-language melodies and expression with studio pop, hip-hop, R&B and dance production. It includes film and non-film releases and has a substantial transnational audience.
Contemporary and trending
Diljit Dosanjh, Karan Aujla, Nimrat Khaira and Sunanda Sharma offer contrasting voices within the scene. Film appearances, songwriting credits and actual vocals must be distinguished. The listening collection includes individually identified recent releases and worthwhile earlier songs. Film, independent, live and devotional contexts remain distinguished in the recording notes; an upload date does not establish a song’s age.
History
Punjabi recorded popular music draws on longstanding song and dance traditions while developing new commercial styles. Artists working in Punjab and overseas have created closely connected release and touring networks. Bhangra is one important related current, but it does not describe every Punjabi pop recording.[1][2]
Musical characteristics
Strong vocal hooks and Punjabi phrasing meet a wide range of arrangements, from folk-inflected percussion to programmed beats and melodic rap. Particular songs may bridge several styles, so arrangements need individual identification.
Geography and communities
Punjab's cities, smaller towns and rural communities form a connected musical heartland. Delhi and diaspora networks provide additional circulation. The language crosses national borders; the origin and suitability of each performance should be recorded separately.[3]
Artists
Diljit Dosanjh, Karan Aujla, Nimrat Khaira and Sunanda Sharma offer contrasting voices within the scene. Film appearances, songwriting credits and actual vocals must be distinguished.
Recording entrances
Diljit Dosanjh — Diljit Dosanjh : Devil (Official Video) Intense : Hizzy : I'm an Artist Bro[4]; Diljit Dosanjh; Simar — Diljit Dosanjh : Love Like This : Official Audio : Simar : ThiaraJxtt : Satta (I'm an Artist Bro)[5]. Each example identifies a particular recording and its credited performers.
Related genres
Hindi independent pop; Indian hip-hop; Haryanvi popular music; Himachali popular music.
References
- ↑ Diljit Dosanjh official releases.
- ↑ Karan Aujla artist catalogue and radio interviews.
- ↑ Punjab music overview.
- ↑ Diljit Dosanjh : Devil (Official Video) Intense : Hizzy : I'm an Artist Bro — publisher’s recording and performer credits.
- ↑ Diljit Dosanjh : Love Like This : Official Audio : Simar : ThiaraJxtt : Satta (I'm an Artist Bro) — publisher’s recording and performer credits.
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Source: Punjabi pop — https://wiki.muglobe.com/wiki/Punjabi_pop