Mohinder Kaur Bhamra, born in 1936 in Uganda, is a pioneering British singer renowned for her contributions to Punjabi folk music, ghazals, and Sikh hymns. After moving to England in 1961, she became the first woman to perform at Punjabi weddings and community events in the UK, challenging traditional gender norms and encouraging women to participate in celebrations. In 1982, she collaborated with her son, Kuljit Bhamra, to produce "Punjabi Disco," an innovative fusion of Punjabi folk melodies with electronic dance music. This album, recently reissued, highlights her trailblazing role in British Asian music. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mohinder_Kaur_Bhamra?utm_source=openai))