Narinder Biba

Narinder Biba
ਨਰਿੰਦਰ ਬੀਬਾ
Background information
Birth nameNarinder Kaur
ਨਰਿੰਦਰ ਕੌਰ
Also known asBiba Ji
Born(1941-04-13)13 April 1941[1]
Died27 June 1997(1997-06-27) (aged 56)[1]
GenresPunjabi Folk
OccupationSinger

Narinder Biba (Punjabi: ਨਰਿੰਦਰ ਬੀਬਾ) was a Punjabi singer from Punjab, India.[2] She was known for singing Punjabi folk songs, Punjabi love songs (including numbers by Mirza Sahiban and Sassi Punnun) and songs about topics in Sikh history such as Saka Sirhind.[2]

Family and career

Biba was married to Jaspal Singh Sodhi. She is regarded as a respectful folk artist from 1960s to 1990s up to the end of her career. She started her career with singer Jagat Singh Jagga. She recorded duets songs as well with Punjabi singers Harcharan Grewal, Muhammad Sadiq, Didar Sandhu, Karnail Gill, Ranbir Singh Rana, Gurcharan Pohli, Faqir Singh Faqirs. She recorded songs penned by lyricist such as Dev Tharikewala, Babu Singh Maan and Inderjeet Hasanpuri among others.

Famous songs

  • Sheher Lahore Ander
  • Wadhaiyan Bibi Tainu
  • Ladoo Khaa Ke Turdi Bani
  • Kall Na Javin Khet Nu
  • Mukh Morh Gye Dilan De Jaani
  • Aah Lai Maaye Sambh Kunjian
  • Paase Hatt Ja Jalma Punjaban Jatti Aayi
  • Chann Mata Gujri da
  • Do Bariyan Keemti Jindan
  • Mata Gujri Nu Devo Ni Wadayian

Today

In every September in Sadiqpur village, a fair, Narinder Biba Yaadgari Sabhiacharak Mela, is organised by the Doaba Sabhiacharak club in her memory.[3]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "Narinder Biba". www.punjabikalma.com. Archived from the original on 13 April 2012. Retrieved 25 March 2012.
  2. ^ a b "24 ਸਤੰਬਰ ਮੇਲੇ ਤੇ ਵਿਸ਼ੇਸ਼: ਅੱਜ ਵੀ ਨਰਿੰਦਰ ਬੀਬਾ ਦੇ ਰੱਸ ਭਰੇ ਮਿੱਠੇਗੀਤਾਂ ਦੇ ਬੋਲ ਕੰਨਾਂ ਵਿੱਚ ਸਵਾਦ ਘੋਲ਼ ਜਾਂਦੇ ਹਨ". Article in Punjabi. www.europediawaz.com. Archived from the original on 24 June 2013. Retrieved 25 March 2012.
  3. ^ "14ਵਾਂ ਨਰਿੰਦਰ ਬੀਬਾ ਯਾਦਗਾਰੀ ਮੇਲਾ 24 ਨੂੰ". www.5abnews.com. Retrieved 25 March 2012.[permanent dead link‍]