Kamal Heer
Introduction '''Kamal Heer''' (born '''Kamaljeet Singh Heer''') is an Indian born Canadian musician. He is the younger brother of Manmohan Waris and Sangtar, two other esteemed musicians. His live performances showcase his virtuosity with taan and his command of the art of traditional Punjabi music. All three Heer brothers are behind the formulation of Punjabi Virsa shows all over the world. These shows have become internationally famous. Also a talented composer, Kamal Heer has collaborated with his brother Sangtar to write music for their brother Waris.
Career Kamal Heer was born in the village of Halluwal, Punjab, India. He learned music from Ustaad Jaswant Singh Bhanwra. After Kamal's family moved to Canada in 1990, he and his older brother Sangtar started composing music. In 1993 they composed music for Manmohan Waris's album, ''Gaairan Naal Penghan Jhotdiye'', which became a huge hit. Heer continued composing until 1999.Heer's debut album, ''Kamli'', was released in 2000, which was mostly not a success. In 2002 he released ''Masti-Kanthay Vala'', which became very successful especially "Kanthay Vala". He released ''Masti 2'' in 2003 which contained the tracks "Nachne Nu Kare Mera Ji", "Kinnu Yaad Kar Kar Hasdi", "Hick Da Taveet" and "Ishq Ne Kamle Karte".Heer continued his success with ''Punjabi Virsa 2004 - Toronto Live'', a live album recorded in Toronto, Ontario, Canada with his two brothers. The success of this live album led to Punjabi Virsa concerts happening every year, when he toured with his brothers all around the world. Punjabi Virsa 2005, Punjabi Virsa 2006 and Punjabi Virsa 2008 were also recorded live. After the moderately successful studio albums ''Masti Three'' (2006) and ''Chan Jiha Gabhru'' (2007), Heer released ''Jinday Ni Jinday'' in 2009.This album is considered his most popular to date. After the Punjabi Virsa 2009 tour of Australia and New Zealand, there was Punjabi Virsa 2010.Heer released the next live concert, Punjabi Virsa 2011 Melbourne, with Manmohan Waris and Sangtar. The show was widely appreciated. In 2012 he released  two singles, "Club Wich" and "Google". In 2013 he released another live concert, ''Punjabi Virsa 2013'', with Manmohan Waris and Sangtar. In February 2014, Heer put out the collaborative album ''Unity'' with Waris and Sangtar.
Discography ===Studio albums======Collaborations======Live albums======Compilations======Music videos=== Year Song Album 2000 ''Kamli'' Kamli ''Dila Meria'' 2002''Bhajjan Kurray'' Masti-Kanthav Vala ''Kanthey Vala'' ''Yaad Aegi'' ''Dhann Dhann'' 2003 ''Nachne Nu Kare Mera Ji'' Masti 2 ''Kinnu Yaad Kar Kar Hassidi'' ''Ishq Ne Kamle Karthe'' 2006 ''Gaaia Na Karne''Masti Three ''Akh Lar Gaee'' ''Kaamad Bejeya'' 2007 ''Chan Jiha Gabhru''Chan Jiha Gabhru ''Mar Gae Majajne'' ''Roz Ladna'' ''Hathiar Na Chalaiye'' ''Sharab Chon Disen'' ''Moti Chunke'' ''Majhay Diye Kudiye'' 2008''Huss Ho Gia''Punjabi Reloaded ''Chajju Da Chubara'' ''Ik Gerha'' 2009 ''Jinday Ni Jinday (Vancouver)''Jinday Ni Jinday ''Ik Boli'' ''Jinday Ni Jinday(New Delhi)'' ''Nashedi Dil'' 2010 ''Pendu Jatt'' TBA ''Chetey Kareen''===Non-album singles=== Year Song Record label Music Lyrics 2010"Facebook" Plasma Records, MovieBox Sangtar Sukhpal Aujla 2012"Google Te" (feat. Sangtar) Plasma Records, MovieBox Sangtar Sukhpal Aujla 2013"Ik Bulla" Plasma Records, MovieBox Sangtar Davinder Khannewala 2013 "Tuttda Gia" Plasma Records, MovieBox Sangtar Sukhpal Aujla 2015 Desi Disc  Plasma Records, MovieBox Beat Minister Mushtak Alam Goga 2015 "Tera Hero" Plasma Records, MovieBox Beat Minister Kundha Singh Dhaliwal2018Ticketan Plasma Records, MovieBoxSangtarMangal Hathur====Collaborative singles==== Year Song Record label Music Lyrics 2011"Beja Sadi Cab 'ch" (with Manmohan Waris) Plasma Records, MovieBox Sangtar Sukhpal Aujla 2012"Baba Bore Ho Gia" (with Manmohan Waris and Sangtar) Plasma Records, MovieBox Sangtar Sukhpal Aujla 2012"Club Wich" (with DNA) Plasma Records, MovieBox DNA Preet Sanghreri 2013"Raavi Te Jhanan Diyan Chhalla" (with Manmohan Waris) T-Series Sangtar Dr. Surjit Pattar 2013"Dukh Sukh" (with Manmohan Waris) Plasma Records, MovieBox Sangtar Kundha Singh Dhaliwal
Videography  Release DVD Record label Notes August 2003 ''Shaunki Mela 2003-Surrey Live'' Plasma Records Recorded live in Surrey. Special tribute concert to Dhadi Amar Singh Shaunki. With Manmohan Waris, Gurpreet Ghuggi and Sangtar. July 2004 ''Plasma Framed Vol. 1'' Plasma Records Videos, with Manmohan Waris October 2004 ''Punjabi Virsa 2004-Wonderland Live'' Plasma Records/Kiss Records Recorded live in Toronto with Manmohan Waris and Sangtar November 2005 ''Punjabi Virsa 2005-London Live'' Plasma Records/Kiss Records Recorded live in London with Manmohan Waris and Sangtar 2006 ''Punjabi Virsa Behind The Scenes'' Plasma Records Making of the whole Punjabi Virsa tour, with Manmohan Waris and Sangtar December 2006 ''Punjabi Virsa 2006-Toronto Live'' Plasma Records/Kiss RecordS Recorded live in Toronto with Manmohan Waris and Sangtar February 2009 ''Punjabi Virsa 2008 Vancouver Live'' Plasma Records Recorded live in Vancouver with Manmohan Waris and Sangtar
Live performances ===Concerts and tours===In August 2003 he appeared at Shaunki Mela 2003, a Special Tribute Concert for Dhadi Amar Singh Shaunki, with his two brothers and Gurpreet Ghuggi.The three brothers tour every year* Punjabi Virsa 2004* Punjabi Virsa 2005* Punjabi Virsa 2006* Punjabi Virsa 2007* Punjabi Virsa 2008* Punjabi Virsa 2009* Punjabi Virsa 2010* Punjabi Virsa 2011* Punjabi Virsa 2012* Punjabi Virsa 2014* Punjabi Virsa 2014* Punjabi Virsa 2015* Punjabi Virsa 2016* Punjabi Virsa 2017===Other=== Date Performance Notes 2008 ''Parbat Ali Vijay Diwas'' Special concert for the Indian Armed Forces, with Manmohan Waris 21 March 2009 ''2009 Punjabi Music Awards'' Performed during the awards
Awards and nominations  Year Category For Result 2006 Album of the Year ''Punjabi Virsa 2006'' Won 2009 Best Folk Pop Vocalist ''Hathiyar Na Chalaiye'' Lost 2009 Best Folk Pop Album ''Moti Chun Ke'' Lost 2010 Best Non Resident Punjabi Vocalist ''Jinday Ni Jinday'' Won 2010 Best Non Resident Punjabi Vocalist ''Punjabi Virsa Vancouver Live'' Lost 2010 Best Folk Oriented Album ''Punjabi Virsa Vancouver Live'' Won 2010 Best Dual Vocalists ''Vasde Raho Pardesio'' (with Manmohan Waris and Sangtar) Lost 2010 Best Non Resident Punjabi Album ''Punjabi Virsa Vancouver Live'' Lost
References
External links *  Kamal Heer on Facebook