Post by gigteam on Feb 23, 2011 1:43:12 GMT
GURDAS MAAN - Saturday 23 April - Sunday 24 April
'He is the biggest Punjabi singer alive' BBC News
If you were to ask anyone about Punjabi music, the first person you would hear about is Gurdas Maan. After first gaining attention in 1980 with the song Dil Da Mamla Hai, he moved from an unknown Punjabi singer and songwriter, to international icon who has toured across the Globe.
Gurdas Maan's 30-year career has been nothing short of spectacular. In this time he has recorded over 27 albums, written over 200 songs and has raised the profile of Punjabi music to an international level, making him the most influential and prolific Punjabi singer ever.
This great achievement has lead Gurdas Maan to receive numerous honours and awards, including 'Best International Album' for Bootpolishan in 2009 at the UK Asian Music Awards. Also, earlier this year he received an honorary degree from the University of Wolverhampton for his contribution to music.
Following his phenomenal and sell out UK tours in 2005, 2007 and 2009, Gurdas Maan will be returning to the UK in 2011 for his 'Dil Da Mamla Tour'. This tour is set to be his most enthralling and extravagant to date. This performance at the Royal Albert Hall will give his fans a rare opportunity to experience one of the world's most talented and inspirational performers at this iconic venue.
In a statement Gurdas Maan said 'I am extremely honoured that I have been given this opportunity to perform at this beautiful historical landmark and appreciate that I am one of the few artists that have had the privilege to perform at such an extraordinary place.'
As part of the tour Gurdas Maan will be performing songs from his wide range of repertoire, including his new album Jogiyan which is set for release in January 2011 under the UK Box Office label.
