“ABOUT YAKOOB”
* Yakoob is a proponent of “folk and sufi” music and has sung more than 100 compositions. He is an established playback singer in Punjabi films, a respected artiste of All India Radio & Doordarshan and a popular singer in satellite channels in India. Few of his songs on YouTube & Instagram have crossed more than a million views.
* He enjoys performing “live” and has delivered performances in both solo and group events in India, Singapore, Canada, Dubai and the United Kingdom.
* A disciple of Ustad (Late) Ram Lubhaiya ji, Yakoob is a member of the “Patiala Gharana” of the singing traditions.
* More recently Yakoob has also established himself as a lyricist and composer and delivered some hit songs.
* Yakoob is closely associated with Mian Bakhtawar, a sufi poet & lyricist from Punjab and someone Yakoob regards as his mentor.
* His dedication to music has lead to him being invited as a trainer, faculty and judge for events in Universities and Events.
* In the last decade, Yakoob has been honoured with many awards including the “mirchi music award”, “maa boli sufi ratan”, “dadasaheb phalke icon award” to name just a few.
* He continues on his mission to promote, propagate and popularise the folk & sufi traditions among music lovers as a singer, composer and performer.
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