Amar Dhanjal (known as Amar) (born: 15 June 1982, Walsall, West Midlands) is a British singer of Indian descent who is the daughter of Mangal Singh, a Bhangra singer of Chirag Pehchan. She has made several albums of her own and worked with various artists and genres including the Asian underground music scene, Bhangra, Hip Hop, Hindi pop and UK Garage.
Links To Peel[]
Peel played a track from Amar in 1994 doing a Hindi language cover of 'I Will Always Love You', titled as 'Tu Hai Mera Sanam', originally done by Dolly Parton and later famously covered by Whitney Houston in the early 90's. He also played another track in 1997 for which she contributed to vocals for Talvin Singh's Heavy Intro song.
Shows Played[]
Amar's Tribute To Whitney Houston - Tu Hai Mera Sanam
- 1994
- 28 January 1994: Tu Hai Mera Sanam (album - Mein Aur Tu) Multitone
- 1997
- 25 February 1997 (with Talvin Singh): Heavy Intro (Various Artists CD - Anokha: Soundz Of The Asian Underground)’ Mango
- 17 March 1997 (BFBS): (with Talvin Singh): Heavy Intro (Various Artists CD - Anokha: Soundz Of The Asian Underground)’ Mango