Mandippal Jandu
Encyclopedia
Mandippal Jandu is a Sikh
musician based in Toronto, Canada. One of the first and few musicians of India
n/Punjabi
/Sikh
origin that has entered the Acoustic/Indie music genre (rather than Bhangra, Hindi
, or Hip Hop). Indiscover writes,
Mandippal attended Cameron Heights Collegiate Institute
in Kitchener, Ontario
from fall 1999 until graduating in spring 2003.
, who has also produced Justin Hines
, to record his follow up looking to be released in March 2011.
He has been cited as a mainstay on "artist to watch lists" for many several years now. He has received a Toronto Independent Music Awards nomination in the "Best Indie Rock" category in 2006 and 2007. He has also been featured on OMNI TV (South Asian Newsweek & Ishtyle TV), TorontoIndie.com, Brit Asian Magazine (UK), CJIQ FM (Conestoga College), CIUT FM (University of Toronto), IndieLove.ca, IndieCan Radio, Qatalyst Magazine (Kitchener/Waterloo), Tambourine Magazine (Toronto), along with two consecutive showcases at the S.C.E.N.E. Music Festival in St. Catharine's in 2007 and 2008, a showcase at the 2007 COCA Regionals, and a coveted slot at 2008's NXNE Music and Film Festival.
Mandippal performed on BalconyTV Toronto in July 2011.
(Jandu Littranwala) is considered a living legend in the Bhangra, and Punjabi music scene. He is also related to musical maestro Talvin Singh
, with whom he performed at The Great Hall in Toronto in October 2010.
Sikh
A Sikh is a follower of Sikhism. It primarily originated in the 15th century in the Punjab region of South Asia. The term "Sikh" has its origin in Sanskrit term शिष्य , meaning "disciple, student" or शिक्ष , meaning "instruction"...
musician based in Toronto, Canada. One of the first and few musicians of India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
n/Punjabi
Punjabi people
The Punjabi people , ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ), also Panjabi people, are an Indo-Aryan group from South Asia. They are the second largest of the many ethnic groups in South Asia. They originate in the Punjab region, which has been been the location of some of the oldest civilizations in the world including, the...
/Sikh
Sikh
A Sikh is a follower of Sikhism. It primarily originated in the 15th century in the Punjab region of South Asia. The term "Sikh" has its origin in Sanskrit term शिष्य , meaning "disciple, student" or शिक्ष , meaning "instruction"...
origin that has entered the Acoustic/Indie music genre (rather than Bhangra, Hindi
Hindi
Standard Hindi, or more precisely Modern Standard Hindi, also known as Manak Hindi , High Hindi, Nagari Hindi, and Literary Hindi, is a standardized and sanskritized register of the Hindustani language derived from the Khariboli dialect of Delhi...
, or Hip Hop). Indiscover writes,
Born in Leyton, London, England, and raised in Canada, Mandippal Jandu is an East-Indian breaking out in the independent music scene in Toronto, Ontario. Straying away from the traditional Indian folk music, he has focused solely on his own blend of poetry and pop/rock, and at only 25 years of age, has already made a lasting impression in the booming singer-songwriter scene.The Groove Kitchen states,
Mandippal is making a lasting impression in the singer/songwriter scene in Ontario. Shows with major label acts like Jully Black and Sarah Slean and beloved indie acts like Justin Nozuka, Craig Cardiff, Pat Robitaille, and Peter Katz have allowed Mandippal to develop a solid fan base, proving he can hold his own among the pressure of more established artists.
History
Born in Leyton, East London, his family relocated to Toronto, when he was very young.Mandippal attended Cameron Heights Collegiate Institute
Cameron Heights Collegiate Institute
Cameron Heights Collegiate Institute is a public secondary school in Kitchener, Ontario. It is part of the International Baccalaureate program. The school is located at 301 Charles St. E. Kitchener, Ontario. It is also part of the Waterloo Region District School Board. The school is also one of...
in Kitchener, Ontario
Kitchener, Ontario
The City of Kitchener is a city in Southern Ontario, Canada. It was the Town of Berlin from 1854 until 1912 and the City of Berlin from 1912 until 1916. The city had a population of 204,668 in the Canada 2006 Census...
from fall 1999 until graduating in spring 2003.
Discography
Independently released an album in 2007 in HMV and on iTunes titled "When It's Only Me Standing", produced by Sam Ellis. He is soon to be in the studio with Justin Abedin of jackSOULJacksoul
jacksoul, sometimes stylized as jackSOUL, was a Canadian soul and R&B band. Based in Toronto, the band was fronted by singer Haydain Neale, and was best known for their hits "Can't Stop" and "Still Believe in Love"....
, who has also produced Justin Hines
Justin Hines
Justin Hines is a Canadian singer-songwriter who was born in Newmarket, Ontario.Hines has a rare genetic joint condition called Larsen's syndrome and uses a wheelchair. He is a strong supporter of charity and has performed at many fund raising events...
, to record his follow up looking to be released in March 2011.
He has been cited as a mainstay on "artist to watch lists" for many several years now. He has received a Toronto Independent Music Awards nomination in the "Best Indie Rock" category in 2006 and 2007. He has also been featured on OMNI TV (South Asian Newsweek & Ishtyle TV), TorontoIndie.com, Brit Asian Magazine (UK), CJIQ FM (Conestoga College), CIUT FM (University of Toronto), IndieLove.ca, IndieCan Radio, Qatalyst Magazine (Kitchener/Waterloo), Tambourine Magazine (Toronto), along with two consecutive showcases at the S.C.E.N.E. Music Festival in St. Catharine's in 2007 and 2008, a showcase at the 2007 COCA Regionals, and a coveted slot at 2008's NXNE Music and Film Festival.
Mandippal performed on BalconyTV Toronto in July 2011.
Bhangra scene and family
Mandippal comes from a family of poets and musicians, and the most famous of them (his great-uncle), Harbans JanduHarbans Jandu
Harbans Singh Jandu, also known as Jandu Littranwala, is a composer. He was born in the village of Littran in Jalandhar District, Punjab.-Career:He first started writing lyrics for Punjabi songs in 1968...
(Jandu Littranwala) is considered a living legend in the Bhangra, and Punjabi music scene. He is also related to musical maestro Talvin Singh
Talvin Singh
Talvin Singh Matharoo , is a producer and composer and tabla player, known for creating an innovative fusion of Indian classical music and drum and bass...
, with whom he performed at The Great Hall in Toronto in October 2010.