Lal Chand Yamla Jatt was a renowned Punjabi folk-singer from Punjab,
India. He invented Toombi, a traditional North Indian instrument. Lal
Chand Yamla Jatt was born in village Tobha Tek Singh
(Now in Pakistan) in 1906. His mother's name was Harnam Kaur and father's
name was Goorha Ram.
The sketch of Lal Chand Yamla jatt by Harjinder Sekhon
was donated to Fresno County Library, Kerman in 2003. The county library
at Kerman has big collection of Punjabi Books. A seperate section is
assigned to punjabi books and literature. Mr. Jagjit Singh Thind of
Kerman played a vital role in the establishment of punjabi section with
great help from librarian Rita Deltas. Lal Chand Yamla Jatt died on
December 20. 1991 at Ustad Yamla jatt's Dera at Ludhiana,
Punjab, India.
Rajinder (Raj) Brar (Environmental Planner at fresno with Caltrans
) organises 'Cultural Mela' in the memory of 'Ustad Lal Chand
Yamla Jatt' at Fowler CA every year in October..
What is Toombi ?
The Toombi is a traditional North Indian instrument from the Punjab
region. The high pitched, single string plucking instrument is associated
with folk music of Punjab. The instrument is made of a wooden stick
mounted with a Toomba or wooden resonator covered with skin. A metallic
string is passed on a resonator over a bridge and tied to the key at
the end of the stick. The string is struck with the continuous flick
and retraction of the forefinger.
The toombi was popularized by the Punjabi folk-singer Lal Chand Yamla
Jatt. In 1947, till 1991. Most of the singers used the 'Toombi'. The
most popular were Jasdev Yamla Jatt (Son of Lal Chand Yamla Jatt), Chandi
Ram, Hazara Singh Ramta, Mohammed Sadiq, Kuldip Manak, Amar Chamkila
and Suresh Yamla (Grand son of Lal Chand Yamla Jatt). The toombi is
also played by Toronto, Ontario, Canadian native Shawn Ramta (grandson
of the famous Punjabi folk singer, Hazara Singh Ramta).
Ustad Yamla Jatt Songs:
Ah Lai Kunjia Toon Rakh Lai Sarane
Aoh Uche Niwen Jhompre
Aja Mere Hania, Oe Mauja Vi Na Mania
Aoh Aa Gia Je Kalu Da Dulara
Akhan Baras Rahian
Bale Bale Oe Chharain Noon Koi Ni Puchda
Bhie Wai Patastia Roon Pinj De
Bhain Nanki Veer Di Tang Under
Chitta Ho Gya Lahoo
Ek Tara Wajda Ve
Eh Urj Meri Datya Kadon Kabooli Jiegi
Firae Rusia Nanane Tera Veer Ni
Ghare Uge Hath Jordi
Hath Ban Karna Benti
Har Cheej Banauti Ban Gae Aae
Jind Pai Gye Gama Wich
Jag Dia Chanana
Jungle De Vich Khua Lua De
Jina Lie Paap Kardan Aein
Jagte Noo Chad Ke Toon Bhagte Noo Kar Laa
Jawani Meri Rangli
Kaam Karodhi Lobhi Loko
Khabar Nie Es Tann Di
Kahir Khuda Daa Charia, Meeh Paharo Aia
Kanka Jamian Gith Gith Lamian
Kamlia Ki Lena
Kahinde Ne Siane
Kul Di Aas Puchawan Wale
Lagian De Dukh Metho Jaan Na Sahare
Lai De Charkha Sisian Wala
Mai Teri Toon Mera
Mahila Vichon Niklee
Manu Lai Chal Nadion Paar
Nanki Da Veer Sahio
Nee Chup Kar Dar Watt Ja
Nee Das Ja Kabootria
Ni Char Mere Rakat Te
Ni Mein Yaar Di Gali De Which Melan
Nee Mae Usli Hakeek
Ni Umbia Chupan Noo, Ji Karda Baan Wal Chaliae
Ohne Kahian Te Mai Sahian
Pahila Choota Heer Ne, Uthi Uria Chej Meri Te
Ranja Akhe Shehtia Toon Thootha Mera Jorde
Roop Noon Na Seh Sakia
Sahio Nee Meri Wang Toot Gee
Sakhia Naam Sien Da Bole
Sangtan Noo De Ja Toon Didar Datai
Sambal Sambal Ke Chal Matare
Shahir Bhamore Vich Wasdio Kurio
Sarwan Bolda
Satluj Ate Biase Wangoo
Satgur Nanak Ajaa
Shubh Kaaj Tera Ho Riha
Sambal Sambal Ke Chal Matarae
Satgur Nanak Aja
Satgur Nanak Teri Lila
Sohni Suti Sej Te
Sun Ni Heer Navelie
Sat Jug Beet Gia
Shahiti Aakhe Bhabi Eithe Rab Hai Faqir Ni
Sunia Sunia Galian Ni Oh Mere Yaar Bina
Taara Mira Pave Bolian
Tathon Jave Balhari
Teg De Dulare Wahwa Terian Kahanian
Toomba Wajada Ei Naan
Tera Rang Anokhra Nadie Nee
Turdi Jandi Pahila Paundi
Usli Sajan Jad Vi Milia
Ujae Teek Na Vapari Aae, Ni Baghan Wich Umb Pak Pya
Usliat Noo Jo Bhul Gia
Usliat Noo Jo Bhul Gia
Usin Chahone Aaan Najaara Tere Deed Daa
Ve Mang Saan Mai Teri Hania
Vekh Jinde Kiven Rodian Jina Laen See Kise De Naal Yarian
Mela 2009 --