Heera

Heera Group UK (also known as Heera) is a bhangra music band that originated in the early 1980s. Also known as the pioneers of British Bhangra, and one of the most successful British Bhangra bands in history. The lead singers are Palvinder Dhami and Jasvinder Kumar (known as Dhami and Kumar).
Known as the pioneers of British Bhangra, Heera Group was founded in 1979. The group initially formed under Quallander group which comprised various members, but later the duo, Jasvinder Kumar and Palvinder Dhami, popularly known as Kumar and Dhami began Heera as group we know today. 
Heera became known for infused traditional Punjabi lyrics with western instruments.
==Links to Peel==
Peel played a few tracks from the group in 1987, but didn't seem to play anymore of their songs after that, although his friend and colleague, Andy Kershaw, had them do a a couple of sessions for his shows between the late 80's and early 90's.
==Shows Played==
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*22 June 1987: Oah Yaaro Kaun Nachdi (cassette - Diamonds From Heera) Arishma (Peel was supposed to play Vada Hai Dildaran Daa)
*01 July 1987: Vada Hai Dildaran Daa (LP - Diamonds From Heera) Arishma
==External Links==
*Wikipedia
*Discogs
Category:Artists