Jaswinder Singh Dhami (born 1 March 1989), better known as Jaz Dhami, is a British-Indian playback singer, music composer, music producer, and performer.
Early life
Jaz Dhami is a native of Sandhra Sodhia in the Hoshiarpur district and is of Punjabi, Indian origin. He was raised in Birmingham, Handsworth. He follows Sikhism. He is the son of Bikramjit Dhami, lead vocalist of the Bhangra band Sangam. From the age of nine Jaz's vocal abilities were recognized by his father. At the age of 9, Jaz began on his musical journey, undertaking tutorials in Indian classical training in Birmingham, England.
Community work
Jaz Dhami is involved in encouraging Asians to get into football and is featured in The Football Association's "Football Needs" campaign.
Discography
Albums
2008: Groundshaker 2 (featured by Aman Hayer) 2009: JD 2012: Jakara (Music: Gurmeet Singh) 2018: Pieces Of Me
Singles
2008: Roj Miliye
2009: Theke Wali
2009: Tera Mera
2010: Bari Der
2011: Tere Naal
2012: Sardari (Jakara & Music by Gurmeet Singh) 2012: High Heels ft. Yo Yo Honey Singh 2013: Meh Punjabi Boli Ah 2013: Zulfa ft. Dr Zeus 2014: Zulfa Reprise ft. Dr Zeus 2014: "God Only Knows" (BBC Music) featuring Stevie Wonder, Pharrell Williams, Emeli Sande, Elton John, Kylie Minogue, One Direction, Sam Smith, Chris Martin, Brian Wilson, Eliza Carthy, Nicola Benedetti, Jools Holland, Brian May, Jake Bugg, Katie Derham, Lauren Laverne, Gareth Malone, Alison Balsom, Zane Lowe, Paloma Faith, Chrissie Hynde, Jamie Cullum, Baaba Maal, Danielle de Niese, Dave Grohl 2014: Pasina ft Sneakbo & Ikka [Steel Banglez] 2015: Beparwaiyan 2015: Beparwaiyan Refix ft. Dr Zeus & Fateh 2015: Sithneyan ft. Aman Hayer 2015: Sitarey Tigerstyle ft. Jaz Dhami 2015: Munda Like Me 2016: Bhangra Machine ft. PBN 2016: Teri Ah 2017: Desi Girls Do It Better with Raool 2017: Oye Hoye Oye Hoye 2017: Oye Hoye Oye Hoye (Desi Mix) 2017 : Jean Teri featuring Raftaar (rapper), Deep Kalsi 2017 : Kurti Mal Mal di featuring Kanika Kapoor, Tigerstyle, Shortie Littlelox 2018 : So Simple 2018 : Shehzada 2018 : Cyclone 2022 : Bas ft. Karan Aujla (music by Yeah Proof)
Bollywood
Awards
Best Newcomer 2009 – UK Asian Music Awards
Best Male Act 2010 – Brit Asia TV Music Awards
Best Desi Act 2011 – UK Asian Music Awards
Best song of 2012 – PTC Awards (Punjabi Television Awards) Best Male Act 2013 – Brit Asia TV Music Awards Best Single 2014 for "Zulfa" – Brit Asia TV Music Awards Best Bollywood Song 2016 – PTC Awards (Punjabi Television Awards)