Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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Punjabi music is currently making big waves on the global music scene, and Canada plays an integral role.

Some of the biggest Punjabi acts in the world right now have roots in cities like Brampton, Surrey and Victoria, such as AP Dhillon, Karan Aujla and Shubh. But the artist who started it all was Surrey, B.C.'s Jazzy B.

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