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Portrait of Bhai Avtar Singh
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Bhai Avtar Singh

1925 – 2006

Photo credits: Bhai Baldeep Singh. 11th generation Ragi stemming from Guru's time. Son of Bhai Sāhib Jwala Singh of Ṭhaṭṭā Tibbā.

Recordings & notes
More information about him can be found on Anad Foundation website. Bhai Sahib's Kirtan recordings can be found on Gurmat Sangeet Collection, Gurmat Sangeet Project and Nirban Kirtan (Soundcloud). Bhai Sahib and his brother documented all their puratan compositions in "Gurbani Sangeet Prachin Reet Ratnavali" Vol 1 and 2.
StudentsBhai Kultar Singh (Son)Bhai Baldeep Singh