Describe Your Favorite Singer

Describe Your Favorite Singer

• Who He/she Is?
• What Genre His/her Music Belongs To?
• When/where You Listen to His/her Music/songs?
• And Explain Why You Like Him/her Music?

Okay, so my favorite singer, the one I listen to a lot, is a fantastic artist from our own Punjabi industry. His name is Rajveer Jawanda.

He’s a very popular singer, and now he’s also acting in movies. What I really like is that he’s famous for his very strong, powerful, and traditional-looking image. He has a beard, wears a turban, and really represents that classic, proud Punjabi look.

His music is purely Punjabi, but it’s a great mix. He is amazing at those loud, high-energy Bhangra tracks that you hear at every wedding in Punjab. Songs that just force you to get up and dance. But he’s not just a one-trick pony. He also sings a lot of what we call ‘lok-tath’—songs with deep, meaningful, or folk-style lyrics. He has a very strong, rustic, and buland (powerful) voice, which is perfect for this. It’s not one of those thin, auto-tuned voices you hear so often these days; his voice has real dum (power).

Honestly, his music is my go-to driving playlist. Here in Punjab, you need music with a strong beat when you’re on the highway, and his songs are perfect for that. I just connect my phone to the car speakers, roll down the windows, and turn the volume up. Apart from the car, you will hear his songs everywhere—at the gym, during parties, and no wedding DJ set in Punjab is complete without his hits.

The reason I like him so much… well, there are a few. First, as I said, his voice is powerful and authentic. It feels real, like it’s coming from the mitti (soil). You can tell it’s him in one second.

But the main reason, the most important one, is the content of his songs. The Punjabi music industry, frankly, gets a lot of criticism for songs that promote guns, violence, or treat women badly. Rajveer Jawanda is a positive exception. Most of his songs are either pure, high-energy dance numbers that the whole family can listen to, or they have a good, solid message. He sings about Punjabi virsa (heritage), about having pride in your roots, about respect.

A great example is his song “Sardaari,” which was a massive hit. It’s all about the pride of the turban and being a ‘Sardaar.’ His songs have a certain ‘sohni’ (respectable) quality. They are not shallow. When I listen to his music, I feel energetic, I feel good, I feel proud. It’s not the kind of music that gives you a headache; it’s the kind that makes you want to enjoy the moment.

Part 3 Questions: Describe Your Favorite Singer

Question 1: Can anyone learn how to sing?

I think anyone can learn the basics. You know, in India, we call it learning ‘sur’ and ‘taal’ (melody and rhythm). With a good teacher and a lot of riyaaz (practice), almost anyone can learn to sing in tune, to hold a note, and not sound bad. But to become a real singer, like a professional performer? No. I think that requires a natural, God-given gift. That ‘mithaas’ (sweetness) or ‘dum’ (power) in the voice… you are either born with it, or you are not. So, you can learn to be a correct singer, but you can’t learn to be a great one.

Question 2: What should the government do to help people with musical talent?

Arre, the government can do a lot. Right now, in India, most talent is either found by private reality shows or just gets lost. The government should have more music programs in public schools, not just in the rich private schools. They can create community centers where children can learn instruments like the harmonium or sitar for free or for a very low cost. In India, most poor kids with talent can’t afford a guitar or a keyboard. The government could also offer scholarships for truly gifted musicians to study at top universities.

Question 3: What kind of music do people like at different ages?

It changes a lot, no? Young people in India, they want fast, high-energy music. They are listening to Punjabi rap, Bhangra, Bollywood dance numbers, and international pop. The beat is the most important thing. Middle-aged people start to slow down. They prefer more melodious music… maybe classic Hindi songs from the 90s, ghazals, or meaningful folk music. Lyrics become very important to them. And older people, our grandparents’ generation, they usually prefer their traditional or religious music, like Shabads (hymns), classical bhajans, or very old folk songs.

Question 4: What kind of music is popular in India now and what will be in the future?

Right now, the market is dominated by two things: Bollywood music from the films, and Punjabi music. The Punjabi industry has taken over the whole country; every club in Mumbai or Delhi plays it. We are also seeing a huge rise in Hip-Hop and Rap, what we call ‘Desi Rap’. In the future, I think Bollywood will remain, but we will see more independent and regional artists becoming popular, thanks to YouTube and Spotify. The music will become more diverse, not just one film industry controlling everything.

Question 5: Do Indian parents require their children to learn to play musical instruments?

Not ‘require’ like they ‘require’ good marks in maths and science! That is still the number one priority. But yes, it is becoming much more popular. Especially in middle-class and upper-class families, parents see it as a good ‘all-round development’ skill. They will send their kids to learn the guitar or the keyboard, or in traditional families, the harmonium or tabla. It’s seen as a sign of a good, cultured upbringing. But it is still an extra activity, not the main focus.

Question 6: Why do some people like to listen to live music while others prefer CDs?

Ah, they are two totally different experiences. People who love live music are going for the energy. In India, going to a Punjabi music concert or a wedding with a live band… the dhol, the bass, you can feel it in your chest. You have a direct connection with the artist. It’s an unforgettable atmosphere. People who prefer CDs (or streaming, really, nobody uses CDs) are looking for perfection. They want to hear the song exactly as it was recorded, with no mistakes, no crowd noise. It’s also about convenience—you can listen anytime, anywhere, in your car or on your headphones.