Hamptons Jazz Fest presents Punjabi vocalist and trumpeter Sonny Singh. Known for bringing his fiery trumpet and vocals to audiences around the world, Singh will fill The Church’s studio space with anthems that uplift and ignite. Singh’s music is a reminder that hope, love, and devotion are crucial to our struggles and our collective survival. Singh’s musical talents range across genres like ska, reggae, funk, punk rock, bhangra, and more.
Singh was an original member of the bhangra brass band Red Baraat and recently debuted his solo career with the release of his album, “Chardi Kala” in 2022. “Chardi Kala” is a return to Sonny’s Punjabi & Sikh roots, but through the lens he’s developed over the course of his life as a touring musician, educator, and activist. Musically, the project embodies the many spiritual, political, and aesthetic elements that have shaped Sonny: a bolero-mariachi Sikh shabad on one track, a qawwali song with a reggae bass line on another, and a bombastic Ghadar Party tribute in Punjabi and Spanish on another. His live band, which includes harmonium, electric guitar, tabla, and dhol, provides listeners with an experience of both introspective reflection and fervent urgency.
