Paperback 5.5 x 8.5 in
98 pages
ISBN: 9781926763392
$18.00
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praise

“When Balbir sings I like to sit down on the floor and close my eyes. His is one of the most melodious voices I have ever heard, here and abroad.”

Prof. Elliot Weisgarber

“Last night’s performance (by Balbir Singh Bhangu) in the Planetarium Theatre was a memorable one..”

Joy Inglis
H.R. MacMillan Planetarium, Vancouver

“Meeting with Bhangu ji always filled me with respect and reminded me of the importance of art and music in life.”

Ujjal Dosanjh
former Premier of British Columbia, Cabinet Minister of Canada

“Balbir ji did something many of us wanted very much. He formed a small group of friends, Hoshang Shroff and Ajmer Rode among them, and founded the India Music Society.”

Prof. Anand Paranjpe
former president India Music Society

about the author

Ajmer Rode has published more than 20 books and chapbooks of poetry, drama, prose and translation in Punjabi and English. His works are included in reputed Punjabi and English anthologies and prescribed in universities of Punjab and Delhi. His 1000-page book Leela (co-author N. Bharati) critically acclaimed as an outstanding work of the 20th century Punjabi poetry. His awards include Lifetime Achievement Award by the University of British Columbia and Best Overseas Author award by the Punjab Languages department.

Ben Nuttall-Smith