Kuldeep Manak | |
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| Background information | |
| Also known as | Manak Singh |
| Born | 15 November 1951[1][2] Jalal, Bathinda, Punjab, India |
| Died | 30 November 2011 (aged 60)[1] Ludhiana, Punjab, India |
| Genres | Folk, kali |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, actor, musician, composer |
| Instrument | Tumbi |
| Years active | 1968–2011 |
| Labels | HMV, T-Series |
Kuldeep Manak, also spelled as Kuldip Manak (born Latif Mohammed Khan; 15 November 1951 – 30 November 2011), was an Indian singer best known for singing a rare genre of Punjabi music, kali,[3][4][5] also known by its plural form kalian or kaliyan.[1][6] Manak is generally regarded as one of the greatest Punjabi artists of all time.[7] His high pitched strong voice was unique, and instantly recognisable. A statue of Manak has been erected in Ludhiana near his residence as a tribute.
- ^ a b c Singh, Jasmine (1 December 2012). "A VOICE that was..." Chandigarh. The Tribune. Retrieved 4 May 2012.
- ^ "KULDEEP MANAK". Sa Re Ga Ma. Retrieved 4 May 2012.
- ^ "Mela marked by melee". Bathinda. The Tribune. 27 February 2012. Retrieved 4 May 2012.
- ^ "Artistes mourn Kuldeep Manak's demise". Ludhiana. The Tribune. 1 December 2012. Retrieved 4 May 2012.
- ^ Pande, Alka (1999). Folk music & musical instruments of Punjab. Mapin. pp. 27. ISBN 1-890206-15-6.
- ^ "RIP: Kaliyan da Badshah". Amritsar. The Tribune. 2 December 2012. Retrieved 4 May 2012.
- ^ "Kuldeep Manak the Legendary Punjabi Singer". 19 December 2010.