Jassi offers lively performances

8220;More than catchy lyrics and technically savvy music videos, what really matters in a song is the melody. My attempt is to offer such melodious tunes which people can play over and over again, Jassi said.

The talented youngster recounts his family contribution in inculcating an inclination for singing and good music saying, 8220;ours was a joint family and all the children in the family were always competing to outclass each other at singing the traditional jhalla8221;.

His daily practice of about five hours is sacred for him because 8220;a singer can not afford to compromise on his vocal talent, because this is what makes him different from the usual run-of-the-mill crop of singers8221;.

Jassi said that he had decided to incorporate lines from certain other languages in his numbers to help the people of other states identify with his songs. He said his 8220;Dil lai gai kudi Gujrat di8221; had proved to be a hit not only in India but also abroad.

Jassi nostalgically recalled his long days of struggle in Patiala where he worked with the renowned Punjabi theatre artist Harpal Tiwana.

Later, a lively performance by Jassi shook the chill out of the hearts of a massive crowd of Patialavis with his sizzling Punjabi numbers.

The audiences braved the chill of the late December night as the new star of Punjabi pop churned out one popular number after the other.

Performing in a closed arena with a colourful backdrop at the Rajindra Gymkhana and Mahindra Club, Jassi started his show by reciting from the Gurbani hymns, paying his obeisance to the almighty.

8220;Punjabi pop dhamaka,8217; Jassi8217;s show, was organised by Times Music, Nippo Batteries, and Rajindra Gymkhana Club.

Amritsar: New Punjabi pop singer Jasbir Jassi made the fans in Amritsar dance to his tunes till past midnight here at Amritsar Club on Monday.

Jassi, a Bhau8217; from Gurdaspur district shot to fame with his first video album Dil le gayee8217; occupying hot spot on the MTV and other TV channels.

Jassi8217;s spell of voice wrote a promising note on his future. A postgraduate in vocal music from APJ College of Arts, Jalandhar, Jassi learned classical steps from V.S.Jolly, his teacher and guide of tender years. 8220;Now my wife Satvinder also a post-graduate from Delhi University is my inspiration8221;, he said.

The first Punjabi cassette of Jassi Channa ve teri chanani8217; was released by T-series in 1992. Jassi regrets, 8220;It was a good cassette which failed to get due attention due to negligible publicity by promoters8221;.

Kanchan, the dancing partner of Jassi, during two hour no-break consert left a mark on the hearts of audience. Originally hailing from Bihar but now living with her parents in Mohali, she danced better than any Punjabi professional folk dancer.